Please Help Experts....Nikon P510 or Canon G12

[DisneyDoc5]

Hi Photo Friends!

I had a Canon Rebel years ago, then had 3 kids and went to a decent point and shot, but miss the clarity, zoom, detail, and overall quality of the SLR. I am an huge scrapbooker. Still have those 3 kids and don't want the full size DSLR, so shopping bridge cameras, high end quality compact. Brother in law photo expert says the Canon G12 which seems to have better reviews than the newer G1X. I like many of the reviews of the Nikon P510. Not to offend, but I am not hung up on the brand, I know both are excellent. Questions...

1. Am I comparing apples to apples with my everyday auto mode type of use for this camera...family shots, sports shots, theme parks, etc. - again, looking for the high quality photo without having to adjust settings all the time.

2. Brand and price input - both come in around $400-500. Brother in law explains that the major pixel difference won't effect my use of these cameras.

I value any input, I am overwhelmed to say the least and knew my friends on the Dis would give me trustworthy advice. Looking for the new camera for our fall Fantasy Cruise in particular.

Thank you all for your expertise and sharing your photos on the dis threads, it is my favorite past time, the photo threads, and keeps me close to my favorite place in the world. I have so much respect for all of you that understand this complicated world of photography and use it as an art form!

 

[SplashMo]

We enjoy our Canon S95 more than our G12. It is smaller and equal in quality (if not better in some respects). Passed on the S100...

However the SONY NEX-5 with the 18-55 would be worth considering as well...

 

[DisneyDoc5]

Thanks. I have found the reviews favor the s100.

 

[Renysmom]

Hi Doc-

I have a Canon G9, have a Nikon point and shoot and a Olympus dSLR so as you can see I am not brand loyal as much as making sure I get the camera that works best for me.

I LOVE my Canon G9 and was totally prepared to purchase the G12 when the Nikon P510 was released. I researched it, played with it and bought it. There is just no comparison IMO. The Nikon has the latest technology, color is dead on, the quality of the photos is amazing, they are tach sharp and it is super to use but its the zoom that will pull you in. I am amazed at the zoom this camera has and the sharpness of the photos it takes at full zoom.

I took some zoom shots last night as examples: http://www.mytimepassages.com/blogs/2012/07/p510-zoom-examples/

Again I think you can be happy with the G12 but will be in love with the P510

 

[DisneyDoc5]

yes, thanks Kelly, I am comparing that Nikon with the S100 now, it's a tie!

 

[Renysmom]

yes, thanks Kelly, I am comparing that Nikon with the S100 now, it's a tie!

Disney Tourist Blog which is hosted by some of the best Disney Fan Photogs around is writing a review on the SX100 right now.

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[MolonLabe]

I was ecstatic with most of the pictures from our G11. I need to upload some quality photos as opposed to the lower quality FB ones I link to.

I can only compare it to our other Nikon POS. I forget what it is though.

 

[DisneyDoc5]

thanks all for your opinions!

 

[SplashMo]

www.dpreview.com has excellent reviews that might be helpful as well..

 

[SplashMo]

Both cameras do very well in the reviews. I70% and silver does not seem like high praise for a camera however they grade hard. The S95 and S100 are at the top of their class and still get only a Silver...

The camera could not be more diffrent. One with a huge reach a(Nikon) and one with a normal reach but better low light. Both do really well...

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-coolpix-p510/6
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons100/14

 

[Renysmom]

Did you decide?

I ask because as I told you I picked up the Nikon. It is going back tomorrow. I took it out of the camera bag yesterday and as soon as you turn it in the lens starts making a moaning noise and won't stop. I am super careful about my cameras so not sure what this is all about.