Fuji F100fd or Nikon S700 or Canon G9 ?

[alebar14]

Hi there,

I am looking for a new digital P&S camera. I don't have any DSLR camera ,so therefore this would be my first and only digital camera.

I have seen the color quality of Fujifilm, Nikon, and Canon. I like it! That's the main thing.

Have anyone use Fujifilm F100fd ? Nikon S710 ? or Canon G9 ? How is their low light benefit? focusing (zooming) speed ? other pro's and cons ? Which one should I buy ?

Thank you and looking forward for your reply!

Regards,
alebar14

 

[spinnerlys]

I have the Canon G9, and while looking for the best I want, I used several reviews for my decision:
DCRP review
Digital Camera Info

Here's the Fujifilm F100fd at DCRP and at Digital Camera Info.
The Nikon S710 at DCRP.

From my perspective, if you only want a point and shoot camera the G9 might be a little overkill, as you can define a lot of settings with the G9, just like an SLR without the mirror.
As I come from SLR photography, but don't have enough money to buy a solid DSLR, I went with that camera.

It has a 2.8 aperture, which is a little low for my liking 1.8 would be better, but as far as I experienced, the camera is more than enough for my photography habit.

You can have a look at my blog, at what kind of pictures I was able to create with the camera, particularly the macro mode made the decision for me. The minimum distance is 1cm, which is more than good.

 

[alebar14]

Hey,

Your blog looks cool!

Anyway, now I am considering to buy Canon G9. Love the rangefinder look too.

Cheers,
alebar14

 

[shfreelance]

Hey,

Your blog looks cool!

Anyway, now I am considering to buy Canon G9. Love the rangefinder look too.

Cheers,
alebar14

Try and wait a bit, the G10 will come out soon (Don't get the crappy G10). Buy the G9 at a discontinued price. With the money you save, by some nice extra's or treat your self to something nice.

 

[alebar14]

May I know why G10 is not as suceed as its G predecessor?

 

[butterfly0fdoom]

Too many megapixels on a same-size sensor = lowered image quality.

But for some (surely I'm not alone), the wide-angle lens of the G10 is far too tempting.