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12/18/2003 12:43:08 PM · #1 |
| I am looking to buy a new camera in the next few months. I am looking at the Powershot A80 or G2. I would like to get more into photography. It looks like the G2 has more features like an SLR, but the A80 is newer. Thanks, Jim |
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12/18/2003 06:47:28 PM · #2 |
Here's a comparison of the two. It's partly going to depend on what you're looking for. Offhand, one of the things I know is that the A80 has a smaller lcd that doesn't swivel like the G2 does.
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12/18/2003 06:56:00 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by mk:
[url=//www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp]Offhand, one of the things I know is that the A80 has a smaller lcd that doesn't swivel like the G2 does. |
Wrong - the A80 may have a smaller lcd, but it does swivel. |
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12/18/2003 09:37:46 PM · #4 |
Ah yes, I am wrong! Thanks, Gina...looking at too many cameras. But it is smaller, which may matter.
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12/18/2003 10:19:16 PM · #5 |
Don't know if this helps but my previous camera was a G2 and I loved it. Does have many SLR type features. I think you would be very happy with a G2. I'm not sure about the A80 as I have not used one.
I'm sure you will make the right choise. Both are great I'm sure. I love Canon products.
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12/19/2003 12:17:28 AM · #6 |
The G2 definitely incorporates much more control & flexibility. The A80 is more a point&shoot model. The G2 has a much faster lens, something that I think differentiates it significantly.
Overall, if creative control is what you desire, the G2 is the choice, IMHO.
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12/19/2003 02:21:41 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
The G2 definitely incorporates much more control & flexibility. The A80 is more a point&shoot model. The G2 has a much faster lens, something that I think differentiates it significantly.
Overall, if creative control is what you desire, the G2 is the choice, IMHO. |
I have to disagree here: the A80 has more control then the G2, acctually allmost the same as the G3. For example it has two costum settings, 1/2000 as fastest shutter speed (1/1000 for G2) and it has the digic-processor.
Of course the LCD is smaller and the lens less fast (would be my major point for the decission too). A pro for the A80 is on the other hand its smaller size.
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12/19/2003 07:04:16 AM · #8 |
I like the G2, but I haven't tried the other. Apparently the A80 can't take an external flash and doesn't have a remote... two things that I use quite a bit.
I very rarely have ever had the opportunity to use the fastest shutter speed on the G2 so that isn't an issue for me, but I guess that all depends on what type of pictures you usually take.
I do like that it takes AA batteries though. They're cheaper, and I guess you can use regular ones as backup. Is it possible to recharge them while in the camera though? I like being able to just plug in the G2 while my boyfriend's S50 has to have the battery removed and put on a charger.
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12/19/2003 07:12:46 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by indigo997:
I like the G2, but I haven't tried the other. Apparently the A80 can't take an external flash and doesn't have a remote... two things that I use quite a bit.
I very rarely have ever had the opportunity to use the fastest shutter speed on the G2 so that isn't an issue for me, but I guess that all depends on what type of pictures you usually take.
I do like that it takes AA batteries though. They're cheaper, and I guess you can use regular ones as backup. Is it possible to recharge them while in the camera though? I like being able to just plug in the G2 while my boyfriend's S50 has to have the battery removed and put on a charger. |
While it is true that you can use regular batteries with the A80 I really wouldn't recomend it as regular batteries are drained very fast whith digital cameras. In the long run it would be much cheeper to buy an extra Canon battery for the G2 rather than all of those regular batteries.
The other option is AA rechargable batteries. No, you can not charge them in the camera. You would have to remove them from the camera to charge.
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12/19/2003 08:21:51 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by jbiss:
I am looking to buy a new camera in the next few months. I am looking at the Powershot A80 or G2. I would like to get more into photography. It looks like the G2 has more features like an SLR, but the A80 is newer. Thanks, Jim |
We have the A60 (my son's) and the G2. There are more options on the G2, but the A60 provides quite a bit of control, including selectable ISO ratings.
The swivel LCD on the G2 is great; the A80 has it now! Looks like the LCD display might be smaller. The A60 is nice and compact compared to the G2.
Key point: I presume A80 has much newer internal software, and thus offers an advantage there, including in focus speed and accuracy.
The G2 can take lens attachments using canon's or a Lensmate adapter (better). The main issue there is it takes on the form factor of an SLR rather than a compact camera. And the internal flash can't be used with that on.
This is my issue with many of these compact digital cameras: why can't they take filters without a lens attachment! My digital video cam has a small odd sized lens, but it is threaded and I keep a filter on it at all times.
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