On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:39:02 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:

Just to be different, I'm leaning towards the Canon lineup of cameras.
After reading my 'bible', the Consumer Report December issue, I had pretty
well settled on the PowerShot A650IS but after handling the camera in a
store..(felt cheap) and finding out that it is a 2007 model (not in the
current lineup), I'm thinking again.

I'm leaning towards the G10 top of the line compact rather than the Rebel
SXI DSLR. (lower level SLR)
Although the price difference between them isn't that much ($250.00 CDN)
unless you add a telephoto lens, the convience of the smaller, lighter G10
might make up for the weakness of the much smaller processer to handle dim
light conditions and noise at 400 ISO or higher.
The G10 is slower also, so not the greatest for fast action sports.
Does anyone here own a G10....... or at least seriously tried it out?

Well, if price isn't a problem, I would opt for the DSLR over the
fixed lens G10. They are pretty much in the same category as far as
weight and size go and the DSLR is much more versatile given certain
factors - such as shutter speeds, adjustments and lens adaptability.
With a decent zoom, you will get a much better image due to the fact
that a lot of fixed lens zoom is digital in nature rather than being a
function of lens length.

However, its really up to you and what you are comfortable with.

The new Olympus Stylus SW series is getting great reviews - most
notably it's nearly indestructible nature. And it takes some
unbelievable pictures. It's not a 4/3rds camera - yet.

http://www.getolympus.ca/