Canon Point and Shoot for under $200

[david888lee]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a small Point and shoot that I can bring out occasionally to dinners, events, etc. I already own an XTi, and Canon g7, and find that the g7 is too big for me in many cases. What are your suggestions? Thanks in advance.

David

[davidinvirginia]

I purchased a A590IS a couple of months ago. Nice little camera. I carry it with me most of the time, even when I have the XTi. Don't expect XTi shutter speed, but the convenience is a good trade-off at times. I bought a set of four rechargeable batteries so that I have two spares and carry a couple of extra AA's along with the camera in a small bag.

David

Forgot to mention that I got it for $149 at Office Depot. Camera was on sale for $159 and I had a $10 coupon.

[Shadiow]

SD850IS. I like how wide it goes.

[msowsun]

SD850IS. I like how wide it goes.

Wide? The SD850is only has a 35-140mm lens. I suppose it's a little wider than the ones that start at 36, 37, or 38mm.

The SD870is and SD800is both have a 28-105mm lens. Now that's what I call wide. But they cost a little more than $200. ($260?)

[cryforashadow]

G7 is big?!
Anyway, I think this might help you: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

[ben_r_]

The SD1000 is only $166 at amazon.com and its easily one of canons most popular point shoots and its really tiny!

[CRE@TE]

Go for an A series. A720IS great little camera.

What I don't like about the SD series, it's basically all auto!

[24Peter]

Yeah, I vote for the A720IS too. Full manual controls, nice image quality, < $200.

[_aravena]

^And still big. No one seems to read.

Go for the SD750, awesome and the screen is great. I would never used the viewfinder on these cameras, hardly used the digital one on my S3. Might find a SD850 IS used for around the same price and sometimes it goes on sale places for $210. Good luck!

[CRE@TE]

Big is a matter of opinion! I don't find the A720IS overly big, therefore, I recommended it.

I've voice my opinion on the SD series, thus, I probably did read for all you can tell. :D

[_aravena]

OP said G7 = big and A720 is relatively the same size therefore reading may have been perform, it's the comprehension of what was read that did not occur. :D

[Jon]

OP said G7 = big and A720 is relatively the same size therefore reading may have been perform, it's the comprehension of what was read that did not occur. :DNor has research by the critic. Let's keep it civil. The A720 fits smack between the G7 and SD750 in size and weight. Bear in mind that thickness is a maximum dimension, not average dimension. Only the OP can decide if something's too big.
G7 106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5 mm, 320 g.
A720 97.3 x 67 x 41.9 mm, 200 g.
SD750 91.6 x 56.8 x 19.6 mm, 130 g.

[CRE@TE]

Thanks Jon!

As I did read the post and also did figure the A720IS is smaller than the G7.

[dalite]

Got the 590IS a couple of weeks ago. It's a nice little camera, not shirt pocket sized but it'll fit into a safari jacket pocket. I like that it has a handgrip, unlike the SD shirtpocket cameras which are so flat. Also the SD cameras, as someone else mentions is too automatic. I also like a optical viewfinder, small though it is, to supplement the LCD. you can also save on battery life by not using the LCD, although I must admit that it's nice to look at all the feedback settings on the 2.5" LCD screen.

But the main reason I bought this camera is for digiscoping use. For regular work, I rely on my 20D DSLR. I paid $154 for the camera from B&H. No tax for California residents, and the shipping cost was included with the shipment of my spotting scope and other accessories.