intending to buy G2

[Tweek]

Yup, get the cam according to what you want, not what others say, it is best if you can compare the images from the cams you are considering, and go to shops to try out the cams physically, before you make a decision.

Let me list the good pts of each cam, for g2 and s602z:

G2:
supports eTTL flash, this one quite impt
swivel LCD
very clean images, higher image quality
4MP
good noise reduction algorithm
has F2.0
(the ISO50 is closer to ISO80 or 100 as reported by various sites, after they use an exposure meter to meter the scenes)

s602z
dual memory slots for CF, MD, SM
6x optical zoom
range of F2.8 to F11 I think
usable interpolation to 6MP
high iso modes of iso800 and 1600, but at 1MP
fast AF, one-touch AF button
macro and super macro to 1cm, but zoom range limited in those modes
supports external flash but no TTL
min of iso160 gives good shutter speed for most shots, as long as image quality doesn't suffer (which I don't see it does, from the sample pics)
nice FUJI colours
SLR like body, good size and support
manual focus ring, but fly-by-wire
uses AA batts

I'm more inclined towards s602z.

 

[rumraisin]

I have a G2, and personally, I find the max aperture of f2 very useful, BUT focussing without a focus ring is really finicky and difficult. Especially if you're used to using SLR.

The G2's shape makes it easy to carry around-- very compact. Can just slip it into my bag. However, it's not so nice to handle as it's like a brick with hard little buttons... you have to kinda grab on to it. It doesn't fit snugly into your hand.

Batt life is excellent, I only charge it about once a week and it never dies on me in the middle of shooting, even though I use the LCD all the time and never the viewfinder.

Picture quality is excellent too, very sharp.

Limited zoom is a bit of a problem though. I think it zooms only up to 100mm or so. Need to get a tele converter...

Swivel LCD makes it easy to take photos of yourself, or group shots.

 

[AqUaRiU5]

haf to agree tt the good thing bout the G2 is tt it has the Swivel LCD....and pic quality is slightly better den the S602Z.....but still prefer the S602Z....greater aperture control....and allows manual focus....gives u a SLR feel....602 has a better zoom den G2 so tt's an advantage....but i'm worried bout whether they do a good job on noise reduction.....


oh almost 4got.....anyone knows the price of 602?

 

[Ahbengphotographer]

Eh, why dont u consider buying casio QV4000. Its value for money, and its comparable to the G2. Price is definitely cheaper than G2.

Point to ponder.

Ah Beng

 

[Tweek]

Originally posted by AqUaRiU5
haf to agree tt the good thing bout the G2 is tt it has the Swivel LCD....and pic quality is slightly better den the S602Z.....but still prefer the S602Z....greater aperture control....and allows manual focus....gives u a SLR feel....602 has a better zoom den G2 so tt's an advantage....but i'm worried bout whether they do a good job on noise reduction.....


oh almost 4got.....anyone knows the price of 602?

the aperture control is about the same, G2 is F2 to F8, s602z is F2.8 to F11. G2 has manual focus too, but it is more difficult cos it is by way of push buttons, while s602z does it by a focussing ring. As for noise reduction, I think the specs didn't say that there is NR for s602z, but the nightshot samples look quite clean.