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So I'm going to buy a new ultra compact digital point and shoot. I already have a DSLR but I don't like taking it everywhere with me, so I wanted something more pocketable for trips.

I'd want something that handles low light shots decently without too much noise, has optical image stabilization, is small, and preferably a wider angle lens.

I'm pretty set on the Canon SD870IS since it seems to handle all those bases pretty well. The SD950IS seems like more bux for not much more than more megapixels.

Before I pull the trigger on it, any other suggestions? Maybe one of the Panasonic Lumix?

(also, under $300 bux is preferable)
>> Anonymous
>>96024
Go with it. Don't even think about the Lumix if you think that the 950 isn't worth the money.
>> Anonymous
>that handles low light shots decently without too much noise

You're not really going to find that in this category.

If you're willing to break the "under 300," your options include the Ricoh point and shoots (widest lenses available on a small-sensor camera, AFAIK. 24mm equivalent, I think.) and, yes, some of the Lumix cameras. The DMC-FZ8 isn't too wide (36mm equivalent) and is a little bulkier, but it's worth considering.

The DMC-LX2 has a 28mm lens. Only get a Lumix, though, if you're willing to shoot raw. The JPEG output is horrible.

One more option: An older Canon Powershot G. Fast (f/2) lenses, pretty large sensors for a point and shoot, and without insane megapixel counts.
>> Anonymous
>>96047
A minor correction and an addendum:

1. "28mm" ought to read "28mm equivalent."
2. The G series is 34mm equivalent at the wide end, at least the older ones, a smidge wider than most point-and-shoots.
>> Anonymous
go to kenrockwell.com and read his reviews on the cameras your thinking on buying
>> Anonymous
Ultra-compacts are are for schmucks. However, if you are a schmuck, and you want one, a couple of things to consider...

You want less megapixels rather than more. You're easily going to exceed the ability of your tiny ultra compact lens to resolve detail, while at the same time, you drop to such a tiny pitch per megapixel that you have even more loss due to diffraction.

Secondly, the camera you mention has no manual exposure modes. And its like... twice as slow as the 700IS it replaced.

What the fuck are u thinking, srsly?

Its not gonna make your dick look bigger by comparison if thats it.

Go buy a regular compact camera with some chutzpah.
>> Anonymous
Some P&S can be really good: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030807sigmadp1.asp
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ricoh caplio R7

is it any good?