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In my look for an honest zoom I actually have tried couple cameras (for around a month each) together with the Nikon P100 and after all the Canon SX30 IS. I actually have to mention, the Canon beat the others in several aspects. though the sensor is little given the 14MP cramped to it, the pictures are terribly pleasing. for instance, the noise level is much but the P100 (which features a CMOS sensor). Also, you'll be able to cut back ISO up to eighty in sensible light-weight conditions, that greatly reduces the noise. The zoom is thus powerful and therefore the stabilizer works sort of a charm. The flip LCD conjointly comes in handy in numerous things where the VF or a hard and fast LCD isn't enough. you'll be able to maneuver the LCD the approach you wish.
What created this one pops in respect to the opposite zoom is that the flexibility. Once you improve your photo skills you'll wish to explore new things. it's hot shoe for external flash, which might be a necessity for portrait, indoor or nice micro shots. employing a lens adapter, you'll be able to use filters (both screw in or slide (Cokin, for example) that facilitates having nice landscape photos. it's s heap additional options and funky things, however no time to say them here. though it doesn't shoot in RAW, features a remote shutter, or has long lapse shooting...etc, several of those options (and more) is unlocked and become possible using CHDK (if necessary and when prepared for this camera). (I wont say what CHDK is, you'll be able to google it yourself...).
Now, the draw back: the sole 2 things that I miss during this camera compared to others i attempted are
1- fps (frames per second), that is low during this one compared to others like P100 that use CMOS. P100 was able to shoot 40fps in burst additional that was neat!!! conjointly, owing to the quick rate, the P100 had a slow motion video capabilities.
2- The build. P100 was metallic (maybe aluminum), that created it seem like durable and able to take couple accidental bumps currently and then. This one is formed of plastic. thus far it's sensible (not low-cost one), however undecided what is going to happen within the future! i will be able to undoubtedly purchase an extended warranty with accidental coverage for it.
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