[Julius]

Hello, I have a question about two Ixus/elph models:

What do you think is the best one? (They're outside Europe allso known as Powershot S410 and SD300)

They both have 4 mp and 3x optical zoom, though the sd300 is a lot smaller then the s410. On the other hand I heard someone say that the pictures token with the s410 are sharper and allso have better colors.

[EnglishBob]

I'd have to go with the 410, slightly better reviews, larger LCD screen, and if you are likely to use the movie mode, it has a much larger resolution.

Another deciding factor for me would be memory, the 410 uses SD/MMC, the 300 uses compact flash. I'd go for the one I have memory cards already compatible with. Of course, in my case I already have a pile of both!

[Julius]

Thanx for your reply.
Only thing is that the SD300 has a 2" LCD screen, and the S410 a 1.5" LCD screen (see specifications on the canon site, see the links in my first post) .

[shuttertalk]

Hey Julius, and welcome to Shuttertalk!

All things being equal, I'd go for larger screen vs slightly bigger body any day - it increases usability many times over, especially for a compact digicam. However, do condider the reviews and user opinions.

Good point regarding the memory, EnglishBob.

[Julius]

I got the 40!

It's a great camera (I have broken my arm so I'll type more when my arm is out plaster. Now everything is going very slow on the computer. )

Julius

[EnglishBob]

Ouch! Great news on the camera, not so good on the arm! Look forward to some shots when your fixed.