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Bobby_McGee · Jul 14, 2006, 10:49 AM

hi there... want some advice

BTW I am in england, so I think my IXUS 55 is a SD450. Anyway, this camera got smashed in the screen so is no more. I loved it, and am looking for a replacement.

I could get.

IXUS 55 (again) - £178

IXUS 60 (seems same but 6MP) - £182

OLYMPUS MJU 700 (710 in USA??) - £160

The canons seem pretty similar to me, any reason not go go for the Ixus 60 for £4 extra. I have heard great things about the Olympus, but also that the miniXD is ropey.

Bottom line, which ultracompact will take the best photos for £200??

Thanks

KALEL33 · Jul 15, 2006, 3:53 AM

You'll be happier with the sd600 rather than the 710. The olympus cameras this season seem to not be as sharp as previous years. Now, I do like the fact that it is water resistant. The only knock on the canon elphs is that they are almost too small. I've had at least 3 people come in and tell me they dropped their camera while taking pics. The wrist strap is a necessity.

mtclimber · Jul 15, 2006, 1:40 PM

Good advice Kalel-

You are spot on!

MT

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Jul 14, 2006, 10:49 AM	#1
Bobby_McGee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1	hi there... want some advice BTW I am in england, so I think my IXUS 55 is a SD450. Anyway, this camera got smashed in the screen so is no more. I loved it, and am looking for a replacement. I could get. IXUS 55 (again) - £178 IXUS 60 (seems same but 6MP) - £182 OLYMPUS MJU 700 (710 in USA??) - £160 The canons seem pretty similar to me, any reason not go go for the Ixus 60 for £4 extra. I have heard great things about the Olympus, but also that the miniXD is ropey. Bottom line, which ultracompact will take the best photos for £200?? Thanks

Jul 15, 2006, 3:53 AM	#2
KALEL33 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 260	You'll be happier with the sd600 rather than the 710. The olympus cameras this season seem to not be as sharp as previous years. Now, I do like the fact that it is water resistant. The only knock on the canon elphs is that they are almost too small. I've had at least 3 people come in and tell me they dropped their camera while taking pics. The wrist strap is a necessity.

Jul 15, 2006, 1:40 PM	#3
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Good advice Kalel- You are spot on! MT