Cameras?

I’m thinking about buying a camera but don’t know much about them (nothing really). Anyway, I found two cameras I like:

Canon SX150 IS

Nikon S8200

Based on the specs which one do you think is better for close-up shots? Also, any other suggestions that cost between $200-$250?

Many thanks!

All about cameras

Here’s a side by side comparison at DP Review.

• It has more megapixels
• It has a wider and longer zoom range (although macro abilities are the same for both)
• The rear viewfinder has heaps better resolution than the Canon
• It has a larger optical zoom
• It has better minimum and maximum aperture settings
• It does full HD video (1920×1080) at 30fps — compared with 1280×720 for the Canon. It also has a HDMI port for outputting.
• It has 89MB of internal storage. Handy if you fill up your memory card(s).
• Not as low ISO as the Canon, but can go higher.
• Although it’s a personal preference it takes 16:9 format images — very cool!
• It’s lighter and smaller

• It’s more expensive.
• You need a specific battery, so if you want a spare they can cost a few $$! The Canon takes AAs which are easy to replace or recharge.
• Another, and most significantly, there is no Aperture Priority, no Shutter Priority and no Manual Mode — personally I wouldn’t but a camera without those! But if you’re not fussed about making manual decisions then the Nikon is better for the most part.

Thanks for the website – pretty useful!

The batteries will probably be a problem, so I think I’ll go with the Canon. But do you think details on close-up shots will be clear?

@mudi Thanks!

Yeah for sure.

cspcreative said
Yeah for sure.

Thanks!