Fuji s6000

[chrismartinique]

There is absolutely a big difference - the Fuji's sensor is over 50% larger and outputting the same number of pixels, so it can definitely capture more light. DPReview had some comparison shots recently but their navigation is ghastly so I can't quickly find the link, and I did some Canon-vs-Fuji shots myself on this board and can probably dig the link out if you want.

Thanks Groucho, you are helpful!! If you are EASILY able to find the link, I would love to see your comparisons. Thanks you so much I agree with the navigation of the DPReview even though the info is very good.

 

[chrismartinique]

let me say too.... My photos when I used the Fuji S700 just looked so digital. I didn't play with the settings a lot. I switched between auto, shutter priority & sports becuz I didn't have the manual with me. I was basically just playing around, seeing what the camera could do. I took photos of my daughter's outside soccer game. It was sunny 6 p.m. The photos were very bright (too white) and like I said, they looked so "computerish" Do you have a hunch what I did wrong?

My photos with my old Kodak Easyshare were better, and that is a "Joe Basic" camera. I'm obviously not a whiz with cameras, but I think its interesting, and I am trying to learn.

 

[Groucho]

The Fuji S700 has a sensor approx. the same size as other point-n-shoots, their SuperCCD HR is the big one, only found in (some of) the F- and S-series cameras.

Yes, Fuji is a bit misleading when they talk about "IS" (to be fair, some others do the same, too, but Fuji's one of the top offenders), however they do have a point in that their higher ISO level is much more usable than on other PnSs. However, it does not move the sensor or lens element like other cameras. Their newest long-zoom, an 18x one, does have "true" IS but it loses some of the cool features of the S6000/S9000, like the real zoom and focus rings, and is a more conventional PnS. The sensor, while slightly bigger than other long-zoom PnSs, is quite a bit smaller than in the S6000/S9000. One step forwards and two backwards, IMHO.

 

[Anewman]

Do you think the low light performance will be that much different? I am leaning towards the Canon becuz I can find a lot more opinions on it,

The differences can vary depending on conditions...

Contrary to popular opinion I feel that the S3 competes very well for most lower light situations. Yes the FUJI s6000 has a larger sensor, but the Canon S3 has very functional IS and it's lens is faster when at full zoom(F/3.8 vs the Fujis F/4.9) which allows the shooter not to worry too much about HIGH ISOs(unless you are shooting fast moving subjects). And aside from lower light shooting the S3 also has much longer reach that some might prefer.