I’m trying to decide between two digital cameras: the Canon Powershot SD1200 IS (about $230) and the Sony Cybershot DSC-T90/P (about $300). I mainly just want a camera to bring out with friends, take basic shots when I travel, etc. but I also need a great macro setting for photographing jewelry I sell online.
Is it worth the extra $70 to get that fabulous touch screen and extra megapixels, or is the Canon more than enough? Thanks!
Tags: Camera, Canon, Cybershot, Digital, PowerShot, Sony
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Hi there,
Firstly I will just let you know that I am a major fan of both these brands.
Canon are market leaders and the Powershot SD1200IS is one of my favorite cameras. They come in a great range of fashionable colors, so if you are going to be using it when going out with friends you can be sure to impress with it.
The photo quality is very good also and for photographing items it would more than likely get the job done for you considering you had the lighting etc correct.
Sony also make very good cameras but between the two brands there is not much difference I would say. If anything with Sony you are just paying a premium for the brand name, however to some people that have trust in a brand like Sony they may be prepared to pay that bit extra.
Also not sure where you have seen these prices? I have seen these models cheaper elsewhere online.
Hope this has helped, all the best with your new camera.
Just because Sony has been making cameras for just a few years doesn’t mean they make inferior cameras compared to Canon. I own en excellent 12X optical Sony just 6 megapixels, takes excellent photos.
But a $70- difference to me wouldn’t be worth it. The SD1100 had very good image quality, no doubt so does the SD1200. I imagine Sony’s lens is a good one also, but it doesn’t have aperture/shutter priority either. So why pay extra money?
PS On line these cameras are cheaper. Check out dpreview.com
Sony T90 is a good choice.It come with more mega pixel,better zoom but the main features that make Sony T90 more expensive is it take 720p HD video.http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i…
But if you don’t mind video features Canon SD1200 is good choice.http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i…
The Powershot SD1200 is a good deal. The quality is great overall. Using ISO100 mode with a quick shutter speed produces an awesome quality outdoor scenery shot.
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Let me put it this way. Canon has been making cameras since your parents were children… Sony’s been making cameras for just a few years… which would you choose.
Always go with a proven leader – Canon