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ruzicka · Feb 19, 2003, 2:33 PM

Okay, after a few responses here (see initial posting below) and elsewhere, I think I've narrowed the field for my decision.

Olympus C-4000 Zoom
Canon PowerShot S45
Canon PowerShot G3 (assuming I can get the extra cash!)

Which one is the best overall camera? Why?

Thanks!

Hyun · Feb 19, 2003, 2:46 PM

You know that -4000 and G3 are not in the same class... for the price and the features, I'd compare C-5050 against G3.

ruzicka · Feb 19, 2003, 2:51 PM

The reason I did not include the Olympus C-5050 is because it uses a new xD Picture Card memory type that is not supported (directly) by my HP PSC 2210 printer. I realize that there are card adapters, but I didn't want to have an added expense immediately after getting the camera.
Are you saying though that, assuming I can get the extra money for a G3, it is, without any doubt, a much better camera than the C-4000 or Canon S45? Which one would come in second place?
Thanks for the response!

The_Oz · Feb 19, 2003, 3:00 PM

Have you looked at the either the Nikon CP 4500 or 5000 to compare with the G3?

Oz

Hyun · Feb 19, 2003, 3:09 PM

I have the C-4000, but haven't handled the other two, so I can't make any direct comparisons... only by looking at their specs and comparing them to what I know about the C-4000.

Keep in mind that the G3 costs twice as much as the C-4000, OK? :lol:

The G3 is better (in my humble opinion) in several different aspects:

- faster lens--f/2.0 vs f/2.8
- faster continuous shooting (2.5 frames per sec vs. 1.3-1.5 frames per sec)
- bigger zoom (140mm vs. 96mm in 35mm format)
- longer movies with sound
- RAW format (C-4000 doesn't do RAW)
- faster shutter speed (max. 1/1250 or 1/2000 vs. 1/1000)
- AF focusing illuminator
- hot shoe for external flash
- remote sensor and included remote control

The C-4000 on the other hand has four customizable "My Modes," which I find invaluable. Better macro (2 cm vs. 5 cm), and slightly wider angle.

The advantages of the G3 are formidable, but is it worth 2x the price of the C-4000 to me? Nope.

Your and others' mileage may vary, of course.

EasyRay · Feb 19, 2003, 7:33 PM

ruzicka,
The C-5050 also uses smartmedia,CF1,CF2 and IBM microdrives,besides the XD you mentioned.

Ray

D490Z,C-5050

ruzicka · Feb 19, 2003, 9:59 PM

Well, okay then! It seems I can add the C-5050 to the list. So now I have:

Olympus C-4000 Zoom
Olympus C-5050 (assuming I can get the extra cash!)
Canon PowerShot S45
Canon PowerShot G3 (assuming I can get the extra cash!)

What do the expert here recommend:
1) the best value for the money? Why?
2) the best overall? Why?

Please...I could REALLY use some help here!
Thanks!

Feb 19, 2003, 2:33 PM	#1
ruzicka Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 50	Olympus C-4000, Canon S45, or Canon G3? Okay, after a few responses here (see initial posting below) and elsewhere, I think I've narrowed the field for my decision. Olympus C-4000 Zoom Canon PowerShot S45 Canon PowerShot G3 (assuming I can get the extra cash!) Which one is the best overall camera? Why? Thanks!

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Feb 19, 2003, 2:46 PM	#2
Hyun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 240	You know that -4000 and G3 are not in the same class... for the price and the features, I'd compare C-5050 against G3.

Feb 19, 2003, 2:51 PM	#3
ruzicka Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 50	The reason I did not include the Olympus C-5050 is because it uses a new xD Picture Card memory type that is not supported (directly) by my HP PSC 2210 printer. I realize that there are card adapters, but I didn't want to have an added expense immediately after getting the camera. Are you saying though that, assuming I can get the extra money for a G3, it is, without any doubt, a much better camera than the C-4000 or Canon S45? Which one would come in second place? Thanks for the response!

Feb 19, 2003, 3:00 PM	#4
The_Oz Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 77	Have you looked at the either the Nikon CP 4500 or 5000 to compare with the G3? Oz

Feb 19, 2003, 3:09 PM	#5
Hyun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 240	I have the C-4000, but haven't handled the other two, so I can't make any direct comparisons... only by looking at their specs and comparing them to what I know about the C-4000. Keep in mind that the G3 costs twice as much as the C-4000, OK? :lol: The G3 is better (in my humble opinion) in several different aspects: - faster lens--f/2.0 vs f/2.8 - faster continuous shooting (2.5 frames per sec vs. 1.3-1.5 frames per sec) - bigger zoom (140mm vs. 96mm in 35mm format) - longer movies with sound - RAW format (C-4000 doesn't do RAW) - faster shutter speed (max. 1/1250 or 1/2000 vs. 1/1000) - AF focusing illuminator - hot shoe for external flash - remote sensor and included remote control The C-4000 on the other hand has four customizable "My Modes," which I find invaluable. Better macro (2 cm vs. 5 cm), and slightly wider angle. The advantages of the G3 are formidable, but is it worth 2x the price of the C-4000 to me? Nope. Your and others' mileage may vary, of course.

Feb 19, 2003, 7:33 PM	#6
EasyRay Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 186	ruzicka, The C-5050 also uses smartmedia,CF1,CF2 and IBM microdrives,besides the XD you mentioned. Ray D490Z,C-5050

Feb 19, 2003, 9:59 PM	#7
ruzicka Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 50	Well, okay then! It seems I can add the C-5050 to the list. So now I have: Olympus C-4000 Zoom Olympus C-5050 (assuming I can get the extra cash!) Canon PowerShot S45 Canon PowerShot G3 (assuming I can get the extra cash!) What do the expert here recommend: 1) the best value for the money? Why? 2) the best overall? Why? Please...I could REALLY use some help here! Thanks!