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Author: webmaster     07 16th, 2010 in xn--00t609f.com     edit

  • Out of all of the Casio Exilim models, and the Pentax Optio models
    between 3-4 megapixels, which one has the shortest time between
    pushing the take-picture button and the actual picture being captured?
    For normal pictures and night pictures. And out of all of them, please
    make a suggestion (followed with reasoning) for a 3 megapixel model to
    picture and for a 4 megapixel model to purchase. The camera
    suggestions must have some amount of optical zoom (no digital zoom
    only) and must have a quick picture capture speed - as described in
    the question above. Camera should be an ultra-slim model (very
    pocketable). Would prefer someone with lots of knowledge about this
    who can research the right sites to determine excellent picture
    quality (of course a requirement of the camera). Thanks


  • Also, something great would be to point out a place where I could try these models out (in my hands).


  • Also, low-light performance is important. I'm basically more interested in a better picture, 3 or 4 megapixel doesn't always separate it as well as one would think. So, I'd appreciate a suggestion btw. the final 2 cameras (one 3 and one 4) as well. Also, please add the Canon sd300 to the mix.


  • One more thing - I forgot to mention the zooms.

    The Optio 450 sports a 5x, 7.8-39mm SMC Pentax lens, the equivalent of a 37.5-187.5mm lens on a 35mm camera. The Canon SD300 features a 3x, 5.8-17.4mm zoom lens, equivalent to a 35-105mm zoom on a 35mm camera. And the A85 has a 5.4-16.2mm lens, equivalent to a 35mm 35-105mm lens. So, they are all about the same for up-close wide-angle shots, but because the Pentax is nearly 80% longer than the Canon's lenses it will zoom out further for your distance shots.


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  • Out of the cameras in the 3 to 4 megapixel range, I have found three that suit your requirements: the Canon SD300 (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 40), the Canon A85, and the Pentax Optio 450. The Casio Elixims seemed to be inferior to both the Canon and Pentax models. I'll run through some of their features and such with you then give my suggestion for which one to purchase.
    First of all the prices. The recommended retail praices for each camera are as follows (US$): Canon A85 - $299, Canon SD300 - $399, Pentax Optio 450 - $499.
    The time that elapses from when you push the shutter button to when it takes the picture is known as shutter lag. This often is made up of two factors -
    1. the time it takes for the camera to focus
    2. the actual "thinking" time for the camera to function.

    The SD300 is fastest, the Optio 450 next, with the A85 coming in third. Times are about 0.6 seconds for the SD300 compared to 0.87 for the Pentax.
    Both the SD300 and the Optio 450 can handle low-light photography well. They will focus easily in most dark conditions. The SD300 will allow you to take shots of up to 15 seconds exposure time though, compared to the 4 seconds of Pentax's Optio. That's only going to be a concern if you want to use the camera on a tripod for shots in near-total darkness though. For any other photos it won't make any difference. The Canon A85 didn't focus in low light as well as the other two.
    Battery life: the A85 is best, with a battery life of about 229 minutes. The Pentax is just ahead of the Canon SD300 here coming in at up to 126 minutes to the SD300's 99 minutes.
    Image quality: the SD300 and Optio 450 are comparable. The A85 is definitely in third place here.
    General use: I have several Canon and Pentax cameras myself and have taken photos all around the world. Pentax cameras are always easier to use than Canon.
    Bottom line: unless you find the price of the A85 very attractive, I'd be thinking about the other two cameras. As for which one I'd recommend, well, they're quite close overall, each coming slightly ahead in different areas, so it's up to you to decide which points are higher priorities for you and then select the camer that does those things best. Good luck.


  • Ok, I've narrowed it down to either the Pentax Optio S4i, the Canon SD300, or the Casio Exilim Z40 - the main sites I've been looking at are www.imaging-resource.com and www.steves-digicams.com and these cameras all look solid. Any suggestions between the three?









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