Which Canon P&S has the quality of the G10?

[marc515]

Looking for a small P&S that has most of the qualities of the G-10, but is lighter and smaller.

I know there will be some trade off's, but I'm sure there's something close?

Your thoughts will be appreciated.

Thank you,....marc

[tkbslc]

the S90 that is getting released soon is probably the best bet. With the f2 lens you might argue it is even better than the G-series

Also the SD990 has the same sensor, so that might be worth checking out, too.

[Bernoulli]

I have both a G10 and an SD990 and they are pretty much comparable. Same sensor, but the G10 probably has a better lens system. Outside in sunlight, at ISO 100, they both give excellent images. Unless I enlarge a great deal, the results from either are close to what I get with my 50D and a wide lens.

The major difference, to me, is that the SD990 won't shoot RAW.

The 990 is a little camera, and easy to carry around in a pocket. I'm glad I have it.

It actually came in very handy last month when we went to see Paul McCartney. They would let you bring in any camera that did not have a detachable lens. I didn't have my G10 with me, but I had the 990 in my briefcase so I took that. It was a very challenging photographic environment, but I got some good shots, here are a couple. I think they were taken at ISO 400.

[cmdisme]

I was just asking a similar question here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=753187). I used a G10 over a weekend and really liked it -- less blown highlights than my TZ5 or Fuji F40 with sharper detail.

I pulled several review samples of various Canons. It seems like the biggest downfall with the SD-series is (as mentioned above) the lenses don't have the same quality as the G-series. However looking at the slightly larger SX200 and SX110, the images were surprisingly close. I'm curious how the other smaller Canon sensors do with highlights/shadows.

[denncald]

You might also look for a SD880 per this review (http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/compacts/sd880.htm).

Dennis

[gkarris]

The 990 is a little camera, and easy to carry around in a pocket. I'm glad I have it.

It actually came in very handy last month when we went to see Paul McCartney. They would let you bring in any camera that did not have a detachable lens. I didn't have my G10 with me, but I had the 990 in my briefcase so I took that. It was a very challenging photographic environment, but I got some good shots, here are a couple. I think they were taken at ISO 400.

#2 of just Paul looks sort of grainy for 400...

I was thinking of something like the 990, but it's hard after working with dSLR's...

[dmo580]

990 is awesome but i still don't like it compared to my G-series. Of course I'll take my DSLR anyday, but the 990 offers a good P&S that you can take on a night out clubbing or whatever when you don't want bulk =)

[cmdisme]

You might also look for a SD880 per this ["http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/compacts/sd880.htm"] review.


I don't believe the SD880 as available now. Not sure if the S90 is the niche replacement or not. The S90 has just a touch less range -- 105 vs 112

[denncald]

Another obvious answer may be the new S90, if you can find one once they are released.

Dennis

[cmdisme]

Marc, did you ever get something?

I've been waiting for the S90 reviews/in-stock to show up, but nothing yet -- and photo opps will be missed soon. Personally I'm looking heavily at the SD990. I shoot mostly family/friends rather than landscapes and its 36-133 range is quite nice.

[marc515]

cmdisme,

No I have not gotten anything yet; I don't want to jump into something until I read some more thoughts/opinions.

[bugn]

I am anxious to read reviews on the Canon S90.

[JonW]

LX3 is an excellent choice also. Sold my G10 and bought the LX3 !