Opinions on the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

[McNutter]

Evening all.

I'm looking for a digital camera and saw this for £135 delivered. The spec seems good but to be honest I know he-haw about cameras.

Spec:
3.2 Megapixel CCD
10x Optical zoom with Image Stabilisation
Ultra Sonic Motor for fast and quiet zooming
Full manual features including shutter and aperture priority
32Mb Compact Flash card

Does anyone have an opinion on this camera or recommend another one for £130ish?

Any input would be appreciated.

 

[McNutter]

Thanks for reply Kimmett. The cheapest I've found a new Fuji S5500 for is £200, £65 more than the S1. It has one extra megapixel (as you said) and half the memory. I'm not sure that's worth the extra money.

The Canon PowerShot A530 is around the same price as the S1. It's newer and double the resolution of the S1 but apart from that looks like an inferior model.

You don't get much camera for £130 these days.

 

[McNutter]

Thanks for the input. I've purchased the S1, along with a 512Mb compact flash card. It was a close call between the S1 and the Fuji S5500. There was nothing similar in that price range available. I'll let you know how I get on with it.

Thanks.