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Canon S5 IS vs Sony H7...help

by kuliddar Jun 14, 2008 2:27PM PDT

Hey guys,

I'm on the market for a new digital camera with extended zooms and since I don't have the money for an SLR these seem the next best thing. They fit my budget and have narrowed it down to those two models so it is going to end up one or the other. Pricing is the same as well.

I've never had such a hard time deciding on a purchase. I realize there are no perfect products out there so both have the strengths and weakness'

I have to admit that right now, I'm starting to go towards the Sony a little. Not because I don't like the cannon but because of what is included. I currently have an old Cybershot P73 so I already have some memory sticks (although I'll probably need a bigger capacity one).

I do like the Canon as well though for all its options and it's tilting LCD screen.

I know there was a thread of this but it dates of 2007 hence if some of you have used either model since, what is your take?

Thx for your help

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Canon S5 - Sony H7

by snapshot2 Forum moderator Jun 15, 2008 12:08AM PDT

These two cameras are looking for the same customer.
They are rated equal by their owners.

If the tilting LCD is important, you can choose the Sony H9 for about $60 more.

Here is a comparison of specifications:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_s5is%2Csony_dsch7%2Csony_dsch9&show=all

Notice the red stars ... they represents the rating by owners of the cameras.

Right under the red stars is a link to customer comments.

Read them all and you will get a good idea of what owners like and dislike about both cameras.

But it looks like you really can't make a mistake, no matter which one you choose.

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couple of difference

by kalel33-20416052469708587370302374692233 Jun 15, 2008 5:00AM PDT

The H9 does have tilt, but the Canon has a fully flippable LCD. The Sony does have a bigger screen, but the Canon also adds a hot shoe in case you want a much better flash than the onboard flash.

Both cameras perform very well, but if you're asking for a professional choice then dpreview stated this about the S5IS:

"It is crying out for a better sensor, wider lens and for Canon to move the SD card slot back out from the battery compartment, but I'd still rather take it out shooting than the Sony, Olympus or Fuji alternatives. The output (with fringing and noise issues) simply isn't good enough to earn the S5 IS an unqualified 'Highly Recommended' rating, but it's an easy 'Recommended'."

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