difference between A line and S line?

[scubasteve]

just from glancing over posts here, it seems the S line is more of just a "point and click" type camera, and the A line is more advanced, with different lenses you can buy. Is that about right?

I'm just looking for a simple camera for my girlfriend, who just likes to take pictures of friends while hanging out together, etc.

A small camera to stick in her purse would be nice, how much difference is there really? I guess I'll head to a store to see them in person, but looking at the dimensions, it doesn't seem the S line is that much smaller....

SD110
Depth 0.9 in.
Height 2.2 in.
Weight 0.36 lb.
Width 3.4 in.

vs

A70
Depth 1.2 in.
Height 2.5 in.
Weight .48 lb.
Width 4 in.

but I guess every little bit helps.

This is her current camera:
Depth 2.1 in.
Height 3.1 in.
Weight .7 lb.
Width 5 in.

so either would be an improvement (not to mention more MP too).

The SD110 is probably the best for her, ya think?

[PeterS45]

The A-line has more possibillities of making manual settings and or corrections, and the S-line is indeed more P&S.

[stopbath]

It really hinges on what your girl friend wants to do with the camera.

If she wants to take control of the image and tweak her photos (adjusting aperture, shutter speed...) then the A series is for her.

If she wants a snap shot camera to 'just take pictures' then the S series may very well be perfect as the size is smaller and takes up less room (meaning it will be more easier to tote around with her all the time.)

[S45_fornow...]

It really hinges on what your girl friend wants to do with the camera.

If she wants to take control of the image and tweak her photos (adjusting aperture, shutter speed...) then the A series is for her.

If she wants a snap shot camera to 'just take pictures' then the S series may very well be perfect as the size is smaller and takes up less room (meaning it will be more easier to tote around with her all the time.)

Some of the S series cameras are not just point & shoot...

The S series cams like the S45 and S50 also have manual controls (aperture, shutter) plus intervalometer, white balance for flash, custom photo effect settings (color, contrast, sharpness), RAW image format, and flash intensity, which the A series does not have.

The A series can readily accept filters and add-on lenses (bayonet mount) without an adapter, where as the S45 & S50 require lens adapters.

Now, the Elphs in the S series are true P & S cams, with a few manual controls like ISO, white balance, long shutter, and photo effects.

Canon, in my opinion, makes the best digicams in all classes, so either the A or S series will give you great pics once you learn the quirks of the camera.

[PeterS45]

Some of the S series cameras are not just point & shoot...

The S series cams like the S45 and S50 also have manual controls (aperture, shutter) plus intervalometer, white balance for flash, custom photo effect settings (color, contrast, sharpness), RAW image format, and flash intensity, which the A series does not have.


You're right, strange I forgot the S45/50 being a former S45-user :oops: :oops: :oops: .

[stopbath]

Some of the S series cameras are not just point & shoot...

The S series cams like the S45 and S50 also have manual controls (aperture, shutter) plus intervalometer, white balance for flash, custom photo effect settings (color, contrast, sharpness), RAW image format, and flash intensity, which the A series does not have.

The A series can readily accept filters and add-on lenses (bayonet mount) without an adapter, where as the S45 & S50 require lens adapters.

Now, the Elphs in the S series are true P & S cams, with a few manual controls like ISO, white balance, long shutter, and photo effects.

Canon, in my opinion, makes the best digicams in all classes, so either the A or S series will give you great pics once you learn the quirks of the camera.

Opps.... :oops: You're right, though the A series does require an adapter to accept filters and lens add ons.

[S45_fornow...]

just from glancing over posts here, it seems the S line is more of just a "point and click" type camera, and the A line is more advanced, with different lenses you can buy. Is that about right?

I'm just looking for a simple camera for my girlfriend, who just likes to take pictures of friends while hanging out together, etc.

A small camera to stick in her purse would be nice, how much difference is there really? I guess I'll head to a store to see them in person, but looking at the dimensions, it doesn't seem the S line is that much smaller....

SD110
Depth 0.9 in.
Height 2.2 in.
Weight 0.36 lb.
Width 3.4 in.

vs

A70
Depth 1.2 in.
Height 2.5 in.
Weight .48 lb.
Width 4 in.

but I guess every little bit helps.

This is her current camera:
Depth 2.1 in.
Height 3.1 in.
Weight .7 lb.
Width 5 in.

so either would be an improvement (not to mention more MP too).

The SD110 is probably the best for her, ya think?

You should take a look at the S400. It's probably a little more $$$ than the SD110 (but not by much), but your girlfriend will be awestruck by the great pics that it produces. I have an S400 at my side everyday, wherever I go. Plus, it uses CF cards which are presently cheaper and in my opinion a little more durable and reliable than the SD memory.

[tommy_t]

I think i would agree on the s400 for a small camera. I don't like SD cards myself so I wouldn't get the sd110. Otherwise I would go with s45 or s50 mainly because I love Canon's Li-Ion batteries (I use to have an s30).

[Don Schaeffer]

"The A series can readily accept filters and add-on lenses (bayonet mount) without an adapter, where as the S45 & S50 require lens adapters."

I think this is in error. You need a bayonet mount adapter (which accepts screw in lenses) to use filters and auxillary lenses on the A series cameras. The adapter costs about $30. I don't know of any lens that uses the bayonet mount directly.

--Don

[kb244]

I Could probally sum it up in terms of the letters they use.

Afordable near-complete package.
Small and Ssleek

[Andy_T]

The S series cams like the S45 and S50 also have manual controls (aperture, shutter) plus intervalometer, white balance for flash, custom photo effect settings (color, contrast, sharpness), RAW image format, and flash intensity, which the A series does not have.


If the S45 has RAW image format, then that would be a major advantage for me if I wanted to tweak my photos (ok, admit it, I actually do that a lot on my G2 :wink: ).

Best regards,
Andy