Which Camera To Keep?

[TechKnight]

Take the POLL!

Main Differences:

Canon SD800 IS - has Image Stability, costs $199
Canon SD1000 - 20g lighter and slightly smaller, costs $149

 

[cvrefugee]

Image stabilization is a must for any camera IMO.

 

[Jawo]

Having held both, they are practically the same size and shape, but the SD800 IS is about 6 months newer and has IS so I would go with it.

 

[TechKnight]

I thought the SD1000 was newer? It says the SD 800IS was released in late 2006 whereas the SD 1000 was released feb 2007? Some people tell me there's no difference between having the IS.

 

[blackhawk]

I've been very happy with my SD800 IS, first canon and first IS camera.

I would think the IS would be especially useful on a smaller handheld like these.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: Jawo
Having held both, they are practically the same size and shape, but the SD800 IS is about 6 months newer and has IS so I would go with it.

I highly disagree here. I had an SD800 IS and it felt gianormous, and I had an SD200 before it (roughly the same as the SD1000 dimensionally). It borders uncomfortable to pocket because of the weight. But then again, this is highly subjective.

With that said, you can't go wrong w/ either camera. I sold my SD800 mainly because it was an impulse buy since my SD200 broke... but then got a 20D upgrade.. so needed the cash. It's a very nice camera, altho a tad disappointing at iso200+ for me.

I found IS is not for me unless I have full manual controls, which was another reason for selling it. I felt the slow sync mode+flash to be too slow, even with the assist of IS, which is why I wanted IS. I'll pick up an SD1000 in the future, when it hits 125

If you can don't mind the weight, and aren't as picky about manual controls+IS like me, get the SD800. If portability is your primary concern (as in, you don't have a bag to carry around or a willing wife/gf), get the SD1000.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Where did you get an SD800 for $199? That's a killer price. I just paid $229 for one from Amazon.

It strikes me as a little odd for someone to quibble about a 20g weight difference - that is less than 3/4 of an ounce - but to each his own.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: Don Vito Corleone
Where did you get an SD800 for $199? That's a killer price. I just paid $229 for one from Amazon.

It strikes me as a little odd for someone to quibble about a 20g weight difference - that is less than 3/4 of an ounce - but to each his own.

I dunno, I notice it in things like this. When I had a fascination with MD players, every mm counted It's more an overall size+weight for me.

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: randomlinh

Originally posted by: Don Vito Corleone
Where did you get an SD800 for $199? That's a killer price. I just paid $229 for one from Amazon.

It strikes me as a little odd for someone to quibble about a 20g weight difference - that is less than 3/4 of an ounce - but to each his own.

I dunno, I notice it in things like this. When I had a fascination with MD players, every mm counted It's more an overall size+weight for me.

MD?

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: alfa147x
MD?

MiniDisc

 

[rml]

Definitely SD1000 --> smaller but with a bigger 3" LCD. It always gives sharp picture even without IS.

 

[TechKnight]

Originally posted by: Don Vito Corleone
Where did you get an SD800 for $199? That's a killer price. I just paid $229 for one from Amazon.

It strikes me as a little odd for someone to quibble about a 20g weight difference - that is less than 3/4 of an ounce - but to each his own.

Amazon. Btw, the SD1000 can now be had for $130 instead of $150. $70 price gap! Maybe I should have just kept one of each rather than to order two of the SD800s.