HS10 or HS20? I have read a lot of good reviews of the HS10 (though not so much in this forum), and I'm wondering whether the 16MP in the HS20 is a good thing or a bad thing. I've heard a lot of megapixels can actually make an image worse, not better. Both cameras seem to have everything I want - a big zoom, CMOS sensor to work on low light, AA batteries (which I prefer). One thing I like about the HS10 is that it's available - I'm kind of leery that the HS20 seems to be getting pushed back. I'd be grateful for any information. HS10 or HS20? I have read a lot of good reviews of the HS10 (though not so much in this forum), and I'm wondering whether the 16MP in the HS20 is a good thing or a bad thing. I've heard a... » Read More HS10 or HS20? I have read a lot of good reviews of the HS10 (though not so much in this forum), and I'm wondering whether the 16MP in the HS20 is a good thing or a bad thing. I've heard a lot of megapixels can actually make an image worse, not better. Both cameras seem to have everything I want - a big zoom, CMOS sensor to work on low light, AA batteries (which I prefer). One thing I like about the HS10 is that it's available - I'm kind of leery that the HS20 seems to be getting pushed back. I'd be grateful for any information. « Show Less
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I just receive mine today. Pretty impressive so far. I've got a review in queue. First sample pics here:http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1000968I'll be traveling tomorrow, but will post more samples when I get time.
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hey Lisa. I just pre-ordered this camera, as the specs are too awesome to resist, and Amazon's return policy is stellar, so no worries. Then I found an actual user review of the camera, believe it or not, which says to me that it should be out soon. Here's the link, and drool to your heart's content: http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/showcase/review/finepix-hs20exr/hands-on-a-fuji-hs20Notice no purple fringing anywhere to be found, at least as far as I could tell, which is a VERY impressive feat for a camera with this kind of zoom. Also, the High Dynamic Range option seems stellar, as well as the Pro Focus Mode. Check out the review. It made me feel very good about my early purchase. Now I can't wait to get the camera! hey Lisa. I just pre-ordered this camera, as the specs are too awesome to resist, and Amazon's return policy is stellar, so no worries. Then I found an actual user review of the camera, believe it or not, which says to me that it should be out soon. Here's the link, and drool to your heart's content: http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/showcase/review/finepix-hs20exr/hands-on-a-fuji-hs20Notice no purple fringing anywhere to be found, at least as far as I could tell, which is a VERY impressive feat for a camera with this kind of zoom. Also, the High Dynamic Range option seems... » Read More hey Lisa. I just pre-ordered this camera, as the specs are too awesome to resist, and Amazon's return policy is stellar, so no worries. Then I found an actual user review of the camera, believe it or not, which says to me that it should be out soon. Here's the link, and drool to your heart's content: http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/showcase/review/finepix-hs20exr/hands-on-a-fuji-hs20Notice no purple fringing anywhere to be found, at least as far as I could tell, which is a VERY impressive feat for a camera with this kind of zoom. Also, the High Dynamic Range option seems stellar, as well as the Pro Focus Mode. Check out the review. It made me feel very good about my early purchase. Now I can't wait to get the camera! « Show Less
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Pics look good so far, thanks for posting! Mine's coming on Monday. Can't wait!
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Thanks, Zachary. I am leaning very heavily toward this camera. My only other options are the Kodak Easyshare Max and the Pentax K-R, though I'm not sure I'm ready for a true DSLR. Best of luck with your purchase - and I hope you share some photos and opinions!
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Thank you very much for your review and for posting the pics, which look really great. I am kicking myself for not preordering this camera. I kept vacillating between the Pentax K-X and this one. I would like to be able to take good photos in low light and to have a big zoom (like a moon shot, for example). Any insight you might have would be welcome.
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The ZS20 is generally considered very inferior in image quality when compared to *anything else*. ZS15 would be better if you want a pocketable camera.
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I'm going through the same debate. 300 hs has a greater zoom and +.1 f stop to make it marginally brighter and also has zoom and autofocus in video mode. But it has a smaller lcd screen. I think if video is important to you, the 300hs may be the better camera, but is it worth $50? I don't know
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THe only high contrast shots have been on bright snowy days and I have not noticed that. What sort of shots have you had that problem with? If I can duplicate them as a test that would be interesting.And about the swivel LCD - it is handy!What are the price ranges of those cameras you mentioned? One of the factors in my decision to purchase the SX10 was the price.
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Brad - I don't think you can go wrong with either camera. Add to for your consideration the Sony HX5 - it's on a par with these two.I looked long and hard at all 3 of these, researching specs and comments, as well as trying them out in camera stores, etc. I finally chose the S8100, although only coming out in September the amount of reviews is sparse - but even compared to the S8000 earlier model the improved S8100 proves to be a great camera. One thing I really like is the heft and feel of the camera, as well as the professional and high quality look and detail of the camera. It's a joy to take photos with this camera. The photos from it are stunning. Brad - I don't think you can go wrong with either camera. Add to for your consideration the Sony HX5 - it's on a par with these two.I looked long and hard at all 3 of these, researching specs and comments, as well as trying them out in camera stores, etc. I finally chose the S8100, although only coming out in September the amount of reviews is sparse - but even compared to the S8000 earlier model the improved S8100 proves to be a great camera. One thing I really like is the heft and feel of the camera, as well as the professional and high quality look and detail of the camera.... » Read More Brad - I don't think you can go wrong with either camera. Add to for your consideration the Sony HX5 - it's on a par with these two.I looked long and hard at all 3 of these, researching specs and comments, as well as trying them out in camera stores, etc. I finally chose the S8100, although only coming out in September the amount of reviews is sparse - but even compared to the S8000 earlier model the improved S8100 proves to be a great camera. One thing I really like is the heft and feel of the camera, as well as the professional and high quality look and detail of the camera. It's a joy to take photos with this camera. The photos from it are stunning. « Show Less
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Barry/Richard,I'm still having a heck of a time trying to get a decent snapshot of my dog indoors with typical family room lighting ( not dark but not bright either ) with the S8000. If he so much as wiggles his tail, all is a blur. With higher ISOs I don't expect much sharpness. Faster shutter leads to very dark pics. What am I missing? Do I have to use flash - a tripod is out since he won't sit still that long.Thanks guys,Tony
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"Neither the SX10 nor SX1 will keep up with any decent DSLR in image quality and surely not in low light, they just don't have the image sensor size"Yes, C. Jones, that is a given! If you want the convenience of a P&S; you have to still give up some of the features of a good SLR...at least for now.
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Yeah the biggest complaint for the SX200IS was the automatic flash every time. I'm gonna wait to see if that has been fixed in the SX210IS before I go ahead an order. Looks like a great improvement in every other area!I'm glad I held out on getting my super-zoom point and shoot! Within the last few weeks Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, and Panasonic all announced their Spring 2010 models. There are some real good options out there!
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Hey everyone, I just found a review of a pre-production model of the HS10. It is on Photgraphy Bab web-site. Here's a link to the review!http://www.photographybay.com/2010/02/25/fuji-hs10-hands-on-review/?awt_l=GAUdB&aw;t_m=1eZxHEDHEf62xuIt does give more insight into the camera and a few negatives but the reviewer sure sounded excited by this camera.
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I owned both the G11 and the SX20...I decided to keep the G11 and sold the SX20 because for my needs the G11 fit the bill. If you need a high zoom all the time then definitely go with the SX20. I had the G9 which I loved it and decided to upgrade to the G11 it's the best camera I have own. I just went on a Caribbean Cruise and took over 1,000 shots and couldn't be happier with them all. The proof is in the photos so you can start with this post on my photoblog and use the calendar or click on the next post and see the results yourself. If you have any questions you can leave me a comment with your email address... http://www.photoblog.com/lynnsgallery2/2010/02/09/st-thomas.html
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I have the HS10 and am wondering if the 200EXR is a better buy at just $399. I have heard that they don't make this camera anymore.
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I just read your posting and it has been a month since you put it up so I don't know if your still interested in a comparison, so I will keep it brief. I got the X100 in July and the S95 a year ago but by coincidence I just took some test shots in the back yard this morning to compare the two as I will be using both at a BBQ on Sunday. The S95 looks good until you see it next to the x100. The X100 is the first digital camera I have owned where the photos look a bit more real than the other digital cameras I have used. I also have a Nikon D7000 and did some test shots while on vacation using it and the Nikon 12-24mm lens ( set at 23mm) and the X100 looks better, sharper than the $1000 Nikon12-24 lens. There are some down sides as is mentioned on many websites, but you can get used to them, or at least I did. On the video, I like the S95 by far as it is easier to get usable footage. The X100 is sharper and cleaner by a little bit, but the focus is not as good as the S95. The X100 is a great camera for what it is, and I really like mine.
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Michael, I own a Panasonic DMC-FZ30. If I had the money I would switch to this S100 for one main reason, that being low light capability. The 30 is limited to ISO 400, I see the 50 can go all the way up to 1600 so that may do the trick. Other than that I'm quite happy with the 30. I've had it three years, taken 1000's of photos of which I'm pretty happy. However the low light limits me quite often. The 30/50 have sensors much smaller than the s100. I think Fuji would have been better off with the large sensor they used but with 8 megapixels which would have improved photo quality, especially at the higher ISOs. The megapixel race is one of the biggest problems in the digital camera arena today. There again the 50 and S100 aren't that far apart in the megapixel race but look at the size of the Fjui sensor - wow! I would enjoy the 2 1/2 inch LCD over the 30/50's 2". I wouldn't miss the rotating feature on the Panasonic as I mostly use it in vertical modes and the Fuji provides that. Another thing I'd want is better video. Even though the three cameras have the same specs I'm disappointed with the Panasonic results. The video from my 30 aren't as good as my wife's Sony W50 point-and-shoot. I guess I'd have to hold them in my hand to compare the Fuji 100 vs the Panasonic 50. My conclusion for you? If I had the 50 in hand already I wouldn't be looking to upgrade. The Panasonic is bound to have more noise due to the smaller sensor. The Fuji looks like it has less noise but there are rampant complaints about purple fringing although most say it only shows up on hard contrast shots. The Panasonic is better at purple fringing but worse on noise - choose your weakness. Battery life is awesome on my 30 and it is indicated to be lower on the S100. Are these differences worth the difference in price (50=$579 S100=$655 9/19/08 on Amazon). If it was me purchasing today I'd go for the S100. What did you decide?
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Hello Amy. I see that you've not gotten a reply yet for a few days. I own the Canon SX130is camera that is nearly identical to that of the next version, the SX150is. I even owned the previous model of mine now, SX120is. THe only reason for the upgrade was to get HD video and stereo sound. Other than that, I loved that camera too. I've not studied the others you are deciding on but just looked them over. THere's not a "night & day" major difference between them. Differences of 2x zoom power is not major IMHO. Frames per second in burst mode shooting is. Size may be a factor too. But I can tell you why I like my camera. A manual flip up flash allows unmistakeable control over the flash and keeps the camera from waisting power charging for a flash that you didn't need for that shot. The option of complete manual settings is a must. And the advantage of using AA batteries gives you limitless flexibility of power. Don't let the negative reviews tell you that you cannot take lots of photos with this camera. If you get some high capacity rechargable batteries and enough for an extra set, you'll be good. Several here have recommended Sanyo Eneloop brand cells. That they come precharged and hold that charge for extended periods of storage time. A friend of mine used them and swears by them. I use Ansmann 2850 mAh batteries (which are higher capacity) and they give me nearly 200 more shots in my Canon SX20is than what is rated in the camera manual.
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14 megapixels on such a tiny sensor makes each teeny weeny pixel unresponsive to even moderate levels of light. So minicams with above 10 MP have very poor performance if the picture is not taken in daylight or strong flash. Canon responded by placing a new 10 MP sensor (the largest they could fit in the camera, with the largest MP count that would meet their low-light performance floor) in the G11. Result? I sold my G10 with its noisy, overpixellated marketing gimmick of a sensor in favor of a solid imaging performer in the G12. Now I own both the G12 and the S95, a tiny pocket camera that has the same sensor, the same guts and a better lens, but I can carry it around with me. I find myself leaving the G12 at home and using the s95 for about 90 percent of the point-and-shoot work I do. It gets me the shot, just like the G12 does. But it fits unobtrusively in my front pants pocket. In sensitive situations like certain museums that don't allow flash photography and/or public figures that see every big camera as belonging to paparazzi, the S95 can get you shots with its fast lens and responsive 10MP sensor that the old G10 could never get. It's an awesome bit of technology, and I love it. If you haven't yet bought the G12, you should give the S95 a test drive. It is truly a G you can fit in your pocket.
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I have an SD1000 and just returned from Vegas where I took over 400 pics. Filled a 1G card and still had battery left. I find that the battery lasts longer with the image screen off. Don't know if the 1200 can do this. Cannot see the screen in daylight anyway. The 1200 has a nice viewfinder and the image is bigger than the viewfinder image, a good feature when cropping at home.
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I like the big zoom range of the Fuji film and the better price, but you need to compare the write type camera's with each other.If you like to buy a Fuji Film HS25EXR i would spend a bit more for the HS30EXR you have a battery pack and some small deference's, the Battery pack works really well.I also ordered a fast 32 GB memory card and a UV lens and a extra double Bat.pack with a Car and 120V via Amason.ZIP NP-W126 (Includes 2-1500mAh battery, pocket charger) for Fuji Finepix HS30EXR, HS33EXR,X-E1, X-Pro1 Just let me know if you like to have more information.Will Mangumwhitehouse B&B; I like the big zoom range of the Fuji film and the better price, but you need to compare the write type camera's with each other.If you like to buy a Fuji Film HS25EXR i would spend a bit more for the HS30EXR you have a battery pack and some small deference's, the Battery pack works really well.I also ordered a fast 32 GB memory card and a UV lens and a extra double Bat.pack with a Car and 120V via Amason.ZIP NP-W126 (Includes 2-1500mAh battery, pocket charger) for Fuji Finepix HS30EXR, HS33EXR,X-E1, X-Pro1... » Read More I like the big zoom range of the Fuji film and the better price, but you need to compare the write type camera's with each other.If you like to buy a Fuji Film HS25EXR i would spend a bit more for the HS30EXR you have a battery pack and some small deference's, the Battery pack works really well.I also ordered a fast 32 GB memory card and a UV lens and a extra double Bat.pack with a Car and 120V via Amason.ZIP NP-W126 (Includes 2-1500mAh battery, pocket charger) for Fuji Finepix HS30EXR, HS33EXR,X-E1, X-Pro1 Just let me know if you like to have more information.Will Mangumwhitehouse B&B; « Show Less