Originally posted by yourefree I just read a blog comparing the Canon IS S3 and the K100d and DSlrs in general. Has anyone had any experience with the Canon IS S2 or S3.
What blog, pray tell? I've had a lot of experience with the S3 IS (and the S2, and the S1). I've written about this topic myself,
here,
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here. Will be adding an article soon.
Quote: I didn't consider this camera before purchasing the 100d as I really wanted the control of the Dslr.
At least in terms of in-camera control, the S3 IS gives you control over MORE things than the K100D, not less. The digital SLR shines in a handful of really important areas. But the high-end compacts now have full manual mode with as many or more controls than you'll get in a low-end digital SLR like the K100D.
Quote: But that being said it is unlikely that I will have any other lens besides the 18-55 kit lens for sometime. If i use the 100d with the kit lens how do you think that would compare to using an all in one such as the S3 which does have some nice features. I am definitely a beginner/novice with photography in general and my I will be mostly shooting family/indoor/vacation photos. certainly no wildlife. So I guess my question is would the S3 be better for shots of kids inside the home, or should i stick with the 100D and (over time) learn how to take better pictures.
I can say without much hesitation that, simply in terms of image capture capability, the K100D will do somewhat better than the Canon S3 IS in low-light conditions indoors. But that advantage of the K100D (or any digital SLR) kicks in mainly in difficult conditions. In good light, or with a flash, and with cooperative subjects, results from a good compact camera like the S3 will be VERY competitive with what you get from a digital SLR.
You might find my blog articles informative, if not reassuring. I sold my S3 in order to get the K100D and I'm very happy with that decision. But it has been an expensive decision and it would be false to say that the K100D on its own takes better pictures. The S3 is not a toy - it's a really good camera and much more versatile than the K100D, especially if you simply compare what you can get for, say, under $700. But the K100D gives me more room to grow, and that matters to me.
Will