sd100 vs. s230

[sophiesmom]

So I'm in the process of purchasing a new digital camera, and have settled on either a used s230 or a new sd100. I know the major difference-- memory format-- but I'm wondering if there are any other noticeable differences in these 2 cameras.

I'm used to a pretty mediocre digital camera, so I know this will be a vast improvement either way. I will either buy the s230 from a friend ($200 with a 256mb card) or buy the sd100 new. I'm just wondering if it's worth an extra $50 to $100 for the "latest" model, if I would notice an improvement in picture quality, or battery life, or if these are essentially the same camera...

Any thoughts?

[khs8]

sd100 and s230 are two completely different cameras, altho they may look the same, and the size is the same. I think the sd100 is a manual camera with no zoom, but I am not sure (I am going by memory). You should check the canon web site and read the spec. The s230 is completely auto point and shoot with vga quality video clip (the reason I bought it over the s400). You should decide on your purchase base on the feature you must have. If you decide on the s230, you should check the resale value (ebay is a good source, or your local camera store may sell used s230). Also check the price of a new 256 MB cf card, because you will have to buy one for the sd100. The card that comes with new cameras are not big enough to bring to a one week vacation.

I love my s230, btw. It is only 2x zoom, but does not bother me, just stand closer to the subject. Great vga video clip, that you can join them all together to make a long movie (using Vitualdub, a freeware).

[dtrayers]

The SD100 has a 2x optical zoom and a 3.2x digital zoom. It's basically an S230 with some small improvements and the smaller form. Knowing Canon, I would bet they use the same CCD sensor.

It's a mostly automatic camera. The manual mode does allow you to change metering modes, ISO, focus (near,far), WB, exposure comp.

It also takes VGA movie clips, and has a long shutter mode allowing for night shots.

You can read about it here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd100/

[khs8]

I apologize for my mis-information. I was confused with another canon camera. Thanks for the correction. The other thing about buying a used digicam is the issue of the used battery. Lithium batteries have a definite life (around 400 deep charges). So, in considering a used camera, the cost of replacement battery has to be factored in.