Canon G5 or Canon S50?

I can't decide between these two cameras.

I was originally thinking that i would go the G5 or the Coolpix 5400, but
i'm not sure if i really need the G5's power. I mean it takes fantastic
photo's etc, but being the size it is compared to an S50, i'm not sure if it
would get the use as it's not pocketable.

Am i being an idiot and should just get the G5? I'm going over seas so would
like to be able to take quality photo's lof landscapes and other landmarks.
If i'm taking a camera somewhere then chances are i'll have a bag with me so
the G5 can just go in that, but it's the fact that you can just chuck the
S50 in ya pocket and off you go. If i go to a party i don't want to have to
worry about where my G5 is, where as the S50 will be in my pocket.

hmmm... maybe i should get the G5 and just buy some cheap $200 camera for
party snaps to capture the moment rather than need the G5 to capture the
quality of the photo.

What are you guys thoughts?

 

Both G5 and S50 are able to take fantastic photo .
Its up to the photographer.

Spec wise .. they are very similar
[the significant diff is you can't put in lens adapter to mount a wide angle
adapter lens]

But you might want to consider Canon A80 as well.
It packed a newer technology n has sensor size similar to G5 .

=bob=

 

hmmm... maybe i should get the G5 and just buy some cheap $200 camera for

I think this is a good idea.

I have a G3 and its pretty bulky for a non-SLR.

But as you said, you can always take the G5 along if your carrying a bag. It
won't fit in your pocket unforunately.

 

yeah i'll have to go through it with the guy at Ted's Camera Store. I'm
still convinced i should get the G5 and then get a crappy little camera for
party snaps.

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Thanks
Andrew

 

I use a G5 for some motorsport photography and sell prints from the images,
I have printed maximum 30x20in image form it with fantastic results.

 

How do you photograph moving cars/bikes with the G5 since you have to rely
on the LCD and its not fast enough either compared to an SLR?

 

Err it is if you know how to use the camera, I have no problem capturing a
Top Fuel dragster which accelerates from 0-160kmph in 0.8 sec like this one,
not to mention dealing with the force these things hit you when they leave
the linem which I cannot begin to describe.

http://www.dragster.com.au/modules/...0204/WSID_SummerNationals_Day3_080204_099.jpg

Since when do you have to rely on the LCD?, I look through the view finder,
yeah its not quick as a SLR, so rapid fire shots is not possible, you just
choose your shot. I tend to shoot with a shutter speed of 1/1000th in normal
light and it works fine.

Some more shots, or taken with the G5, no it aint a SLR, but its a damn fine
cheaper alternative

http://www.dragster.com.au/modules/xcgal/thumbnails.php?album=20&page=2

 

Nice photos. But you are lucky enough to be close up to the action.

I went to the Formula 1 in Melbourne and it was very difficult to take
photos of cars moving down the pit lane at 100 km/h from a distance with the
G3. And on the G3, the viewfinder is not exactly what you get, whereas the
LCD is (maybe the G5 has a real viewfinder that deams the actual image to
your eye).

Do you put the camera in the multiple shot mode when taking these photos? Or
just Tv or M and single shot mode?

 

I believe the G3 and G5 have the same body so the viewfinder is the same,
true you dont get the exact same image, its a bit off set, which is really
neglible at even that kind of distance, but you have to remember the camera
will capture more than what you see which is pretty easy to adjust too. I
dont use multiple shot mode, I generally use TV during the day, and M at
night, but without a decent flash you can pretty much give up on night shots
with any point and shoot since you cannot get the required shutter speed. I
half press the shutter button which will lock the focus and set for the
shot, and completely press when I want the shot and its virtually
instantaneous shot taking (has to be with a Top Fuel dragster to capture a
launch).

 

Thanks for that info. I will try a few types of moving shots.