Camera Advice ?

[swanicyouth]

Wow. I learned more than I ever thought. Everyone's help is greatly appreciated. I think I'm going to go with a decent point and shoot type, if I "get into it" - I'll get a DSLR.

Really, I just want to have better images for when I do reviews. I can also use it on vacation and such. I think I'll see what Costco has.

 

[jgg85234]

Costco? You don't buy your auto detailing supplies from there.

Here's a pro web site in NYC with good prices.

B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography, Camcorders

Jim

The dpreview site has a beginners' guide, and it has reviews of P&S cameras too. Their archives go by year, so if you find a used camera that you want, you can still find the original reviews.

Jim

 

[swanicyouth]

Costco? You don't buy your auto detailing supplies from there.

Here's a pro web site in NYC with good prices.

B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography, Camcorders

Jim

The dpreview site has a beginners' guide, and it has reviews of P&S cameras too. Their archives go by year, so if you find a used camera that you want, you can still find the original reviews.

Jim

Costco is no good for cameras? Only thing that made me think of Costco is a know a guy that's in jail for stealing a $1600 camera from there, so I thought they had decent stuff. I know they have some nice TVs.

 

[Calendyr]

I am not a photographer but I researched cameras a while back when I decided to purchase one.

Some of the advatages of a DSLR over Point and shoot are:
Much better low light sensibility. For instance on my DSLR (which is low end) I can got to 1600 ISO and it still doesn't look grainy. Very useful for taking pictures inside (like in a garage) or in the evening after a long day of detailing.

Much better lens even in the low end. Having a lens that is 2 inches in diameter instead of a quarter of an inch makes for much better pictures.

Even if you don't know a thing about photograpy, you can put the DSLR in automatic mode and it will use what should be the best settings for light level and proximity. So don't worry about not being able to take good pictures. If you go to semi-auto or manual mode, you can get creative and make more artistic photos. But if all you want is clear detailed photos, auto mode works great.

Finaly, the control on zoom level is much easier to use on DSLR, you just turn the knob on the lens and it zooms in and out. Can't be more simple than that.

I think you can't go wrong with a DSLR over a PAS no matter which one you choose.

 

[Calendyr]

Almost forgot! The key to good pictures is having good lighting. So when ever possible get plenty of light on the area you want to take a picture of. During a sunny day it should not be a problem, but if you are inside or it's dawn or dusk, try to set up some lighting for the area you want to capture, it will improve your pictures dramatically.

 

[jgg85234]

Costco is no good for cameras? Only thing that made me think of Costco is a know a guy that's in jail for stealing a $1600 camera from there, so I thought they had decent stuff. I know they have some nice TVs.

Costco has some good cameras.

What they don't have is selection.

You are buying camera/video to record your life, not just pictures of cars. Do some reseach, and choose wisely.

You'll appreciate what I'm saying when you're older.

I have great photos from the years I was in Europe. They're all film, but I have all the negatives, and the technology to scan them and turn them into digital images. That's a job for retirement!

For my trips to China, I just had the 2MP Kodak camera, and the quality just doesn't match. Great memories, just not so great photos.

I could only wish that I had better technology with me at the time.

Pre-meeting room

The conference

Badaling


Badaling is

Here I am



The obligatory car shot.

Night shot down from Victoria Peak (Hong Kong) - sure wish I had a real lens



The view from my office in Lippo Centre.

Jim

 

[rmagnus]

You can actually get some serious bang for your buck in buying a used camera. Cameras depreciate worse than cars, and if you're not a professional photographer you probably don't care about having the latest incremental improvement. Also, cameras are generally treated well, so you seldom find one that is not in near-new condition after a few years from the release date.

That's especially true of cameras that originally sold for more than 600 bucks. They seem to depreciate a greater percentage than lower-priced cameras (just like with cars), and they were generally purchased by an enthusiast who treats them well.

You can find in-depth camera reviews of several-year-old cameras online.

As an example, in 2008 I got a camera that originally retailed for $700 in 2005, for about $225 bucks. I bought it from a private party, but you can find some pretty good deals in camera stores that take trade-ins.

+1 used is a great way to go. You can get a nice DSLR for $250. Canon Rebel XS with 28-105mm zoom was the camera I replaced for my daughter with a Canon T3i. I took the Rebel. Zoom is great for framing the subject rather than you having to move. DSLR and a point shoot camera is the way to go. Just like having multiple polishers. Get the DSLR you won't look back.

 

[umi000]

I am going to go against the grain here, and say that you shouldn't get a DSLR - at least, not unless you're willing to spend more on glass (lenses). At $250, any used DSLR you can find will probably come with a mediocre kit lens, which will be slow (small aperture) and, at best, have passable image quality. Since you're also just getting into photography, there might also be some frustration around getting the best out of the device.

I would, instead, recommend a compact camera, with a fast lens (f2.0 minimum) - which will help capture images even of darker scenes without a flash - and image stabilization, which helps prevent operator motion blur. Again, choices are limited by budget - if you're willing to stretch up to around $300, the Canon Powershot S100 (which is my current always-in-pocket compact) is still a very good buy, despite being almost two years old (the main differences with the current model, the S110, appear to be the addition of a touch-screen and swapping the GPS module in the S100 for a WiFi module in the S110). Otherwise, the Canon ELPH 500 HS is still available new from Amazon, at $170 (or $150, if you don't mind getting it in pink ). Both cameras shoot full-HD (1080p) videos, and also feature manual aperture and shutter controls, allowing you to experiment and learn, if you should, as you put it, "get into it" and want to have more control over your images.

As to where to buy, in the same way we usually get our detailing supplies from specialist detailing stores, I would recommend either a specialist camera store, such as BH Photo Video or Adorama, or, if the product is not available with them (which can be the case for older models), Amazon.

 

[umi000]

I failed to mention that the Canon Elph series cameras, and possibly other Canon cameras feature Carl Zeiss lenses...some of the best in the industry. If a point and shoot camera is what you have in minde, with the possibility to shooting video in full HD, then look no further than the Canon Elph series. I spent less than $115 for mine and I'm very pleased with it for an entry level camera with the ability to shoot video.

Hope you don't mind my correcting this, but Canon cameras have always come with Canon lenses (and Canon makes some very good ones too!). It's Sony that has point-and-shoots with Carl-Zeiss lenses.

 

[Hoytman]

Hope you don't mind my correcting this, but Canon cameras have always come with Canon lenses (and Canon makes some very good ones too!). It's Sony that has point-and-shoots with Carl-Zeiss lenses.

Nice catch...I was mistaken.

Just goes to show that some times we're absolutely positive about something and our mind is misleading us. I actually took a look at my box...and could not find what I thought was there.

Regardless, the Elph series by Canon are surprisingly nice for the small investment involved. Just FYI...Sam's Club also sells Sony Cameras which are top notch as well.

For car reviews this simple $100 camera is perfect. Take a look at Garry Dean's videos and you'll understand what I mean about big bang for your hard earned dollar.

The Canon PowerShot Elph 100 HS can get you quickly into a camera that takes nice pictures and full HD video...all while doing more extended research on a much better quality camera.

Jim has some valid points to consider though, say weigh his comments when considering a better camera.

 

[spence]

I had the following basic criteria when I shopped for a camera. 1. At my grandchildren's birthdays and Christmas under low light conditions without a flash the camera would auto focus within a fraction of a second. 2. At my grandchildren's soccer game I would be able to zoom in without changing lenses, have the camera focus in less than a second and capture the action with the ball coming off their foot and with no blur. 3. I would have to know nothing about cameras. I researched Canon, Sony and Nikon. Called San Jose Camera, salesman suggested Panasonic FZ200. Read the reviews, purchased it and it has more than met my 3 conditions.

 

[SR99]

This thread got me looking through some camera websites, which I had not done in years.

I guess there's a new (new to me, anyway) category called mirrorless cameras. They are sort of a hybrid between point-and-shoot and DSLR. If you've also not heard of them, here's an article:
Mirrorless Cameras: A Primer: Digital Photography Review

 

[dmayer]

Whatever camera you decide on, get a good tripod. If you get a DSLR, they're heavy, especially with good long lenses. Make sure the tripod can handle the weight. You don't want to get a cheap tripod and have your mega $ camera tip it over and break. Tripods are great for low light and high zoom photos, especially if your camera will accept a remote shutter release.
Also, get a good photo editing software package. I use Adobe Photoshop Elements, which is an abbreviated version of Adobe Photoshop at a much lower cost but still very effective. Even if your photos aren't the greatest, you can make them better with editing software. I buy the next to newest version on Ebay for about half the price of the newest version. If you get into videos also, Adobe makes a combo package with Adobe Photoshop Elements (for photos) and Adobe Premiere Elements (for videos).

 

[BradsDetailing]

I've had horrible experiences with the only nikon I've owned. Bought it new. Broke after a month. Got it back broke again. Sent it back in. Received it back broke and waiting to send it in again.

 

[alfadub]

I am going to go against the grain here, and say that you shouldn't get a DSLR - at least, not unless you're willing to spend more on glass (lenses). At $250, any used DSLR you can find will probably come with a mediocre kit lens, which will be slow (small aperture) and, at best, have passable image quality. Since you're also just getting into photography, there might also be some frustration around getting the best out of the device.

I would, instead, recommend a compact camera, with a fast lens (f2.0 minimum) - which will help capture images even of darker scenes without a flash - and image stabilization, which helps prevent operator motion blur. Again, choices are limited by budget - if you're willing to stretch up to around $300, the Canon Powershot S100 (which is my current always-in-pocket compact) is still a very good buy, despite being almost two years old (the main differences with the current model, the S110, appear to be the addition of a touch-screen and swapping the GPS module in the S100 for a WiFi module in the S110). Otherwise, the Canon ELPH 500 HS is still available new from Amazon, at $170 (or $150, if you don't mind getting it in pink ). Both cameras shoot full-HD (1080p) videos, and also feature manual aperture and shutter controls, allowing you to experiment and learn, if you should, as you put it, "get into it" and want to have more control over your images.

As to where to buy, in the same way we usually get our detailing supplies from specialist detailing stores, I would recommend either a specialist camera store, such as BH Photo Video or Adorama, or, if the product is not available with them (which can be the case for older models), Amazon.

I agree with umi's recommendations. Canon's HS series of PAS cameras will take good photos even in low light conditions.

If you want to go a step up from a PAS, I'd pick the Canon S100 or S110. Those were designed to take DSLR-quality pictures with a camera that will fit in your pocket. They also allow you to focus manually, and have excellent low-light capability.

 

[HellaBroke]

I have a canon or two...or three... wait what?
I shoot primarily with a 6d and have a 60d back up...
Point and shoot I keep a canon powershot sx210is in the glove box... 14x optical zoom 14 mega pixles... most of the shots that dont turn out great are easily cleaned up in light room... best bang for your buck point and shoot imho... and I have gone through a few point and shoots through different deployments...

Sent from my SGH-T889 using AG Online

 

[swanicyouth]

So, Im looking at this camera:

Canon ELPH 330 HS Digital Camera Bundle

Features:
8GB SD Card, Camera Case, Built in Wi-Fi, High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor, Full HD Video Recording

Your Price$199.99

Anyway, It says it has WiFi, so with an app from Canon you can wirelessly transfer pictures to you IOS device (IPhone). So, is it feasible to take a picture with this camera, transfer to the IPhone wirelessly, than upload it to an AG thread via the Tapatalk app (what I use most of the time now to post IPhone taken pictures). Or, is that not possible or a good idea? Would the image loose quality?

It sounds too good / easy to be true?

 

[jgg85234]

Provided you have enough space in your iPhone, it should work just fine.

Once the photo has been reduced to binary bits, it isn't going to change no matter what you pass it through. It should already be a compressed binary, so the photo should arrive just as it was recorded.

Jim

 

[swanicyouth]

I think I've narrowed it down between 2 cameras. Both meet my desired budget (~$200) and both day they have WiFi (key feature for me). The 2 cameras are the Nikon CoolPix S6500 & the Cannon Powershot Elph 320 HS.

I can't seem to pick between the two.

Here are the specs:

Nikon:

Type
Compact Digital Camera
Effective Pixels :16 million
Image Sensor :CMOS
Sensor Size :1/2.3 in.
Total Pixels :16.79 million (approx.)
Lens :12x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
Lens Focal Length :4.5-54.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-300 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Lens f/-number :f/3.1-6.5
Lens Construction :8 elements in 8 groups
Lens Zoom :12x
Digital Zoom :Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 1200mm lens in 35mm[135] format)
Vibration Reduction
Lens-shift VR
Autofocus (AF)
Contrast-detect TTL AF
Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection
Auto (9-area automatic selection)
Center
Face priority
Manual with 99 focus areas
Subject tracking
Focus Range :[W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 5 ft. (1.5 m.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 3.2 in. (8 cm.) to infinity
Focus Lock
Yes
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points :99 area manual selection
Monitor Size :3.0 in. diagonal Monitor Type
TFT-LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment
Monitor Resolution :460,000-dots
Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) :96% horizontal (Approx.) 96% vertical (Approx.)
Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode) :96% horizontal (Approx.) 99% vertical (Approx.)
Storage Media :SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card
Internal Memory :Approx. 25MB
Storage File System CF EXIF 2.3 DPOF and MPF compliant

Storage File formats:
Still pictures: JPEG
Audio files: WAV

Movies: MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Movie:
Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps
iFrame® 540: 960x540 / 30fps
HD: 1080x720/30p
HS 1920x1080 / 15fps
HS 1280x720 / 60fps
HS 640x480 / 120fps
Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264
VGA: 640x480
Voice Memo Function
Yes
Image Size (pixels) :4624 x 3464 (16.1M)
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 125-3200
Fixed range auto (ISO 125-400, 125-800)
Lowest ISO Sensitivity :125
Highest ISO Sensitivity :3200
Exposure Metering
Matrix
Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x)
Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Exposure Control
Programmed auto exposure
Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Exposure Modes rogrammed Auto
Scene Modes :Back Light Beach Black and White Copy Close Up Copy Dusk/Dawn Easy Panorama Fireworks Show Food Landscape Museum Night Landscape Night Portrait Party/Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait

Scene Auto Selector
Snow
Sports
Sunset
3D Photography
In-Camera Image Editing
Crop
D-Lighting
Glamour Retouch
Quick Effects
Quick retouch
Skin softening
Small Picture
Trim
Exposure Compensation
± 2 EV in steps of 1/3
White Balance
Auto
Cloudy
Daylight
Flash
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shutter
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter Speed
1/2000-1 sec.
1/4000 sec. (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting)
4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)
Continuous Shooting Options
Best Shot Selector
Continuous H
Continuous H 60
Continuous H 120
Continuous L
Multi-shot 16
Pre-shooting cache
Single
Aperture
Electronically controlled ND filter (-2.0 AV) insertion
Self-timer
Can be selected from 10 or 2 seconds duration
Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: 0.5 to 4.0m (1ft. 8in. to 13ft.)
[T]: 1.5 to 2.0m (5 ft. to 6 ft. 6 in.)
Built-in Flash Control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Built-in Flash
Yes
Interface
Hi-speed USB
Interface Data transfer protocol
MTP
PTP
Video Output
NTSC
PAL
HDMI Output
Can be selected from:
Auto
480p
720p
1080i
I/O terminal
Audio/video (A/V) output; Digital I/O (USB)
HDMI micro connector (Type D) (HDMI output)
Wi-Fi Functionality
Yes

Power Sources
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied)
Charging AC Adapter EH-70P and plug adapter (supplied)
Charging Time
3 hours (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-70P and when no charge remains) (Approx.)
Battery / Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Battery Life (shots per charge)
Still pictures*: Approx. 150 shots
Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+3)°C (73.4(-/+5.4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 4608 x 3464 (16.1MP). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
Tripod Socket
¼ in.
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
3.8 in. (95.4 mm) x 2.3 in. (57.9 mm) x 1.1 in. (26.3 mm)
Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
Approx. Weight
5.4 oz. (153 g)
With battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
Operating environment
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)


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Cannon:

Specifications
Type
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical, 4x Digital and 20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer

Image Capture Device

Type
16.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CMOS

Total Pixels
Approx. 16.8 Megapixels

Effective Pixels
Approx. 16.1 Megapixels

Lens

Focal Length
4.3 (W) - 21.5mm (T) (35mm film equivalent: 24 - 120mm)

Digital Zoom
Approx. 4x

Focusing Range
Normal: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 3.0 ft. (90cm) - infinity (T)

Auto: 1.2 in. (3cm) - infinity (W), 3.0 ft. (90cm) - infinity (T)

Macro: 1.2 in. - 1.6 ft. (3-50cm) (W)

Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus

Viewfinders

Optical Viewfinder
N/A

LCD Monitor
3.2-inch TFT Touch Panel Color LCD with wide viewing angle

LCD Pixels
Approx. 461,000 dots

LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%

Aperture and Shutter

Maximum Aperture
f/2.7 (W) - f/5.9 (T)

Shutter Speed
1-1/2000 sec.

15-1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

Exposure Control

Sensitivity
Auto*, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (in P mode)

*Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode

Light Metering Method
Evaluative*, Center weighted average, Spot**

* Facial brightness is evaluated in Face AiAF.

** Fixed to center.

Exposure Control Method
AE Lock

Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments (not available when shooting movies)

White Balance

White Balance Control
Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

* Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF

- Adjusts the white balance separately for the main subject and the background when the flash fires.

Flash

Built-in Flash
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off

- Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.

Flash Range
1.6 - 11 ft. (W), 3.0 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50cm - 3.5m (W), 90cm - 2.5m (T))

* Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance

Recycling Time
10 seconds or less (battery voltage: 3.7 V)

Flash Exposure Compensation
N/A

Shooting Specifications

Shooting Modes
Auto*1, P, Movie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter*2, High-speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Snow, Long Shutter, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie

- Shooting movies is possible with the movie button

*1 Smart Auto also available for movies

*2 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer

Photo Effects
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin, Darker Skin, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color*

*Adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available

Self Timer
Approx. 10-sec. delay/approx. 2-sec. delay/custom*?

*Delay time (0-15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.

Wireless Control
N/A

Continuous Shooting
Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. (In P mode)

Approx. 5.2 shots/sec. (In High-speed Burst mode)

- Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically.

- Differs according to zoom position.

Image Storage

Storage Media
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card

File Format
Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant

Image Recording Format
Superfine, Fine

JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)

Video: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (2-channel Stereo))

Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images:

[16:9]

Large: 4608 x 2592, Medium 1: 3264 x 1832

Medium 2: 1920 x 1080, Small: 640 x 360 [3:2]

Large: 4608 x 3072, Medium 1: 3264 x 2176

Medium 2: 1600 x 1064, Small: 640 x 424

[4:3]

Large: 4608 x 3456, Medium 1: 3264 x 2448

Medium 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480

[1:1]

Large: 3456 x 3456, Medium 1: 2448 x 2448

Medium 2: 1200 x 1200, Small: 480 x 480

Videos:

[iFrame Movie]

1280 x 720 (30 fps*1)

[Super Slow Motion Movie] 640 x 480*2, 320 x 240*3

[Miniature Effect] 1280 x 720*4, 640 x 480*4

[Other than the above] 1920 x 1080 (24 fps*5), 1280 x 720 (30 fps*1), 640 x 480 (30 fps*1)

*1 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.

*2 Shooting: 120 fps., Playback: 30 fps*1

*3 Shooting: 240 fps., Playback: 30 fps*1

*4 Shooting: 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps Playback: 30 fps*1

*5 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.

Playback Modes File
Stills & Videos:

Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Image Advance (Operation Tools, Transition Effects, Scroll Display, Active Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Smart Shuffle, Group Playback, Image Search, Movie Digest, Slideshow (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist)

Still Images:

Single, Index (6-130 thumbnails), Magnification (2-10x), Information Display, Red-eye Correction, i-Contrast, Trimming, Resize, My Colors, Focus Check, Histogram, Overexposure Warning

Videos:

Normal Playback*1, Skip Backward*2, Previous Frame*3, Next Frame*3, Skip Forward*2

- Displays playback position and shooting time

Using the software included with the camera (ImageBrowser EX), there are 8 levels (1/8x to 1x) of playback speed for Super Slow Motion Movies possible on a computer.

*1 Audio settings available in 5 levels

*2 Approximately 4 seconds

*3 Slow motion available

Erasing Specifications

Erase Modes
Select*1, Select Range, Select All Images*2

- The image data in the memory card stored with the design rule for camera file systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased).

*1 Movies can be erased individually.

*2 When images have been selected in image search, only those images will be erased.

Interfaces

Computer Interface
Hi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video

Video Out
NTSC/PAL (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)

Audio Out
2-channel Stereo (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio, and video)

Other
Mini-HDMI cable: connection to high definition monitor; SD memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-speed cable

Power Source
Battery Pack NB-11L, Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90)

Shooting Capacity
Approx. 170 shots

Playback Time
Approx. 3 hours

Physical Specifications

Operating Temperature
32-104°F/0-40°C

Operating Humidity
10-90%

Dimensions (W x H x D)
3.68 x 2.24 x 0.82 in. / 93.5 x 56.8 x 20.8mm

Weight
5.11 oz. / 145g (including the batteries and memory card)

4.95 oz. / 130g (camera only)


Any advice on which one to choose ???
The Nikon is available locally, so that's always a plus.

 

[umi000]

I think I've narrowed it down between 2 cameras. Both meet my desired budget (~$200) and both day they have WiFi (key feature for me). The 2 cameras are the Nikon CoolPix S6500 & the Cannon Powershot Elph 320 HS.
QUOTE]

Between those two, I'd pick the Canon, definitely. Sure, the Nikon has a larger zoom range, but the lens on that thing is pretty slow (f3.1 at wide-angle vs f2.7 on the Canon). Also, generally speaking, Canon compact cameras have always been among the top of the heap, while Nikon compacts (in contrast to their DSLRs) have been average, usually. I still feel that the Canon ELPH 500 HS I mentioned earlier is a better camera than either, though I do appreciate that it doesn't have WiFi.