Canon has replaced the PowerShot SX30 IS with the SX40.
 | Canon Powershot SX40 announced September 2011
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
35x, f/2.7, 24 mm
Summary Canon SX30 IS
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reviewsWhat are people saying about the SX30 IS
"The PowerShot SX30 IS is a super-zoom truly worthy of the name. It will, without doubt, prove even more popular than its predecessors."cameralabs.com | talking about the camera's overall-performance
"Canon has improved the camera's optical image stabilisation claiming it's the most effective optical image stabilizer."cameralabs.com | talking about the camera's image-stabilization
"HD image quality is excellent and the stereo mics do a good job of picking up voices at distances of up to several metres."cameralabs.com | talking about the camera's video-quality
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According to the review I just read the HS20 "weighs almost as much as some SLRs and the adoption of a manual barrel zoom in place of the more common rocker-activated motorised zoom takes the SLR analogy a step further". The FZ150 (newer than Fz100) also has no pop up flash. i'm trying to stay under $500, and now it looks like I'm left with the Nikon P500, the Sony HX100V, the Canon SX30IS or SX40S unless I spot more problems. For example some shoot in RAW, but is it vital? Don't plan to buy new again for some time.
thanks!
P500 : Poor battery less than 200 shoot, great AF even at max zoom, great live view and LCD, better flash, more vivid color, shutter speed not too fast. Great video at 1080P, but too noisy, from the AF motor and zoom. Menu not friendly, no shortcut too ISO, Aperture and Shutter speed.
1000D : Great battery more than 500 shots (P500 1100mAh, 1000D 1070mAh), No video mode, not good for low light, poor flash. Better shutter speed, bright and sharp picture on when outdoor, less zoom, decrease sharpness at full zoom. Friendly interface with shortcut button to ISO, Aperture and Shutter speed. Easy using Manual to get good picture mode for new User
The Panasonic is quicker to focus,and has a wide range of burst modes for still pictures,( up to 60 FPS,at a reduced image size of 3.5 MP,or up to 11 FPS at full resolution,)ideal for action,wildlife,or sports.
In video mode,it can go up to full HD (AVCHD Lite) for playback on your HD TV,or Motion Jpeg ,for playing back on your computer.
There is various video modes available,so you can experiment,and you'll find the Panasonics' Leica lens quick to zoom in for closeups,or macro shots.
The best way is to go to your local camera shop,with a high speed SD card,and try the SX30,the new Fuji HS20.(a big improvement over the HS10),and the FZ100.
I suggest taking a spare SD card,as only by trying out a camera with a memory card in,as opposed to using the smal,l and usually slower, built in memory on the camera,can you really try out the operating speed of the various cameras.
Without a card,the HS20,for example,will only take a couple of pictures,then freeze up,as the memory's full,whereas,with a decent SD card installed,it's a different camera!
A lot is down to how a camera handles,so try them out.
Then have a look at the different pictures taken on the SD card,on your computer, when you get home,to see which you prefer.
Then have a look on the Internet for the best prices!
Good luck,and I hope this is useful to you!
The Canon is slow,and I didn't like the handling of the Nikon.
I've had my FZ100 for 6 months now,and it's great for all types of photography has the great Leica zoom lens,and is very quick to capture your images.
It can also take 11 full frame 14 MP images per second,or 40 or 60 FPS at 3MP,great for wild life and sports.
No DSLR can do this!
The prints,at A4,are colourful and sharp,and the HD movie clips are really nice and detailed.No DSLR can so this!
I've tried them all,and the HS20,although a slightly bigger camera,is another excellent camera,and has had some great reviews.
It's not good for sport's or action photography,and both the Fuji HS20,and the Panasonic are much quicker,and are more like mini DSLRs.
The extra zoom of the Canon does not compensate,in my view,with the ponderous multiple frame capture,and images at the long end of the zoom are hard to capture sometimes.
The LCD screen on the SX30 is not as good as the other two cameras either,and I would certainly think the FZ100 is a better all round camera for all types of photography than the Canon.
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Snapsort rates the Nikon P500 as the top camera.
Canon Powershot SX30IS/Nikon P500/Panasonic Lumix FZ100....Any help?
The SX30 has a wider angle lens (24mm) than the G12 (28mm), so on that basis I'd recommend the SX30. However, the SX30 is a big bulky camera, and the main reason to buy it is for its huge zoom which won't be of any use for real estate.
Canon only has 3 recent cameras with 24mm wide angle lenses, so the SX30 looks like a good choice.
If you were willing to consider a brand other than Canon, I'd recommend the Panasonic LX5 for great wide angle and image quality (but not much zoom), or the Panasonic ZS7 for a more all round camera, with great wide angle (25mm) but still good zoom (12x).