Need advice on 2 digital cameras

smelf1 · 23 Apr 2008 at 11:40

Hi all,

I am looking to buy my dad a compact digital camera.

Which of these is better and why?

Sony DSC-W130
http://www.sony.ie/view/ShowProduct...eType=Main&category=DCC+Digital+Still+Cameras

Canon Ixus 80 http://www.canon.ie/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_80_IS/index.asp

33L · 23 Apr 2008 at 12:13

i belive going by other threads the Canon are meant to be the better of the 2. Im sur someonme will back me up on that!

Gaffer · 23 Apr 2008 at 12:32

smelf1 said:
Which of these is better and why?

Hmmm...

They both have the same sensor size and pixel density.

The Sony is f2.8-5.8 while the Canon is f/2.8-4.9, so the Canon lens is slightly faster at the telephoto end.

The Sony is 32-128mm focal length (35mm equivalent), the Canon is 38 – 114mm, so you pay for the extra lens speed with less zoom range.

The only thing that would swing me one way or the other would be the fact that I have a laptop with a builtin Sony memory card reader...

Andrew

smelf1 · 23 Apr 2008 at 12:37

well the sony will cost me €179 the Canon €195

Tysonator · 23 Apr 2008 at 22:14

Both are excellent cameras, which ever one you choose, you will be happy with it.
TBH, I always favour Canon, though SONY do make some excellent compact cameras !

smelf1 · 23 Apr 2008 at 22:39

also found this one for €198

http://www.fujifilm.ie/digital/digital/cameras/f50/f50.html

So it will be which ever of the 3 is better