PLEASE HELP!!! Canon S1 IS or A95?? Can't Decide

[becks2577]

I have finally narrowed down my choices to these two. But, unfortunately, i cannot decide on which one is going to be best for me! I'm looking for Manual Controls, and best Picture Quality. Any help is appreciated!!

[Rex914]

Do you care for the long zoom and image stabilization that the S1 has or are you looking for a more general purpose camera instead? If you just want a good, compact camera, the A95 is a much better choice. Also remember that the S1 only has 3 MP as opposed to the A95's 5 MP.

[Rhys]

Do you care for the long zoom and image stabilization that the S1 has or are you looking for a more general purpose camera instead? If you just want a good, compact camera, the A95 is a much better choice. Also remember that the S1 only has 3 MP as opposed to the A95's 5 MP.

But remember also that with 3 megapixels you can print a very nice A4 or 11.5 x 8 photo. Dont get too hung up on 5 megapixels. 2 extra megapixels don't add that much extra when you do the maths.

[kimnicho]

"If" you can wait 'til April, I'd get the new Panasonic Lumix FZ4 or FZ5...they will have 4 and 5 mpgs. Plus, better zoom than Canon IS. Check out the news on the frontpage of this site:

http://www.dcresource.com/news/index.php?date=2005-02

Never mind....just read your requirements!