CANONAN OR NIKONAN =)

Canon PowerShot S2 IS PowerShot S Series

        ·        Compact 5.0 Megapixel digital camera featuring super long 12x Optical /4x Digital / 48x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer technology, UD glass and Aspherical lens for excellent sharpness and color.

• Takes still images up to 5.0 Megapixels while shooting movies with the new, exclusive "MovieSnap" feature
•  High-quality 30 fps VGA continuous movie recording, with powerful features including optical zooming during the movie and Stereo Sound
• DIGIC II Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, faster camera operation and lower power consumption
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for faster downloads and file transfers
• 1.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD screen for clear image previews and reviews, and special Night Display function option for clearer view of subjects in dim shooting conditions
• Wide range of system accessories including supplementary lenses and HF-DC1 auxiliary flash unit
  
  

A person in canon inc. says that “Have it all in one ultra-compact camera. 5.0 Megapixels of imaging power deliver stunning detail and clarity, even to oversized prints and the closest crop-ins. The impressively long 12x Optical Zoom is a feat of engineering, with Image Stabilizer (IS) technology that eliminates camera shake and a UD lens that provides brilliant color accuracy across the entire zoom range. The 4x Digital Zoom brings combined zooming power all the way to 48x for superb detail at sporting events, school concerts and more. Now there's no need to interrupt your movie when you see a great shot. With the S2 IS's new Movie Snap feature, you can simply press the shutter to capture a full 5.0 Megapixel still image at any time while recording a movie.” Canon.usa.com

Source:http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_g_series/powershot_s2_is#Features

Nikon Coolpix 5000

•             5-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as high as 2,560 x 1,920 pixels.
• Real-image zoom optical viewfinder and 1.8-inch color LCD monitor with swivel design.
• 3x, Nikkor 7.1-21.4mm lens, equivalent to a 28-85mm lens on a 35mm camera.
• Maximum aperture of f/2.8-4.8 depending on zoom setting.
• Available shutter speeds from 1/4,000-second to 8 seconds, five minutes in "bulb" mode.
                  (NOTE that the top shutter speed under most shooting conditions is 1/2,000 second)
• Optional noise reduction for shots longer than 1/4 second.
• Program AE, Flexible Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual exposure modes.
• 256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, and AF Spot metering modes.
• Seven White Balance modes with a White Balance Bracketing mode.
• Auto sensitivity or ISO equivalents of 100, 200, 400, and 800.
• Image Adjustment menu, Sharpness, Saturation, and Noise Reduction controls.
• Continuous, High Speed Continuous, Ultra High Speed Continuous, Multi-Shot 16, Best Shot                                                                                                            Selector, and Movie (with sound) shooting modes.
• "Clear Image Mode" for reduced noise in low-resolution images.
• Built-in self-timer.
• Built-in flash with five settings.
• External flash hot shoe.
• Images and movies stored to CompactFlash Type I or II memory cards.
• Uncompressed TIFF, JPEG, and Motion JPEG file formats.
• USB cable and interface for quick connection to a PC or Macintosh.
• Power supplied by rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (included) or optional AC adapter.
• NTSC or PAL video outputs with appropriate cable included.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compatibility.
• As high as 4x digital zoom.
• Automatic and manual focus control.

Source: http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/nikon/coolpix-5000/nikon-coolpix-5000-review.html#b

If I were to choose to the two cameras above I will choose Canon PowerShot S2 ISPowerShot S Series because mas gusto ko yung features nya kesa sa Nikon coolpix 5000 at saka pinakita ko sa family ko and they like canon powershot S2 IS too so that I will choose canon powershot S2 IS because its nice =) happ newyear to all =))


by: Xavier Bautista