Is there a camera smaller than Canon G7 but with all its functions

[valet]

I really like Canon G7 for its fuctions. But I don't think its a compact camera.

Is there anything smaller (like Sony cameras) but that good as Canon G7 ?

 

[deanimator]

This Sony v3 on eBay right now is brilliant...I have one

http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-CYBER-SHOT...yZ107903QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

7.2 mp. JPEG, TIFF, RAW. 4x Zeiss lens. 2.5" screen. Optical viewfinder. And fits in my jacket pocket.

 

[usayit]

Do you consider a "hotshoe" a significant function in the G7?

The Sony DSC-v3 doesn't look that much smaller.

 

[valet]

Do you consider a "hotshoe" a significant function in the G7?

The Sony DSC-v3 doesn't look that much smaller.

First of all I consider an opportunity to focus on a fly. Sony v3 focuses too slow while Canon G7 can focus just perfect even when a target is moving fast. And Sony v3 has quite a lot of noise.

Yes Sony v3 is not a compact camera at all

 

[deanimator]

In some points, the G6 was better than the G7 as well.

Here´s a link with some specs
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong7/

 

[deanimator]

Another slightly smaller Canon...the Powershot s70 could be what you want
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons70/

 

[valet]

What about Panasonic Lx-2. It's seems that it's good enough but I don't like the thing I'll have to put on a cover on its lenses.

 

[Alex_B]

these are all tiny cameras anyway ...

(sorry, not a useful comment, I know )

 

[deanimator]

Panasonics seem to have a good range of compacts...the LX-2 has nice features including RAW and tests suggest low noise at high iso´s.

Also, I was looking at an interesting, rather small Nikon Coolpix last night...not sure which model, maybe it was a P5000 ...in which case, it looks good but I don´t think it does RAW.

 

[sabbath999]

The Canon A710 IS has most of the functions, is much smaller and takes great pictures. It is not, however, nearly as slick to use. I got mine last month for $240 from Dell (strangely enough, they had the best price I could find anywhere for a US warranty A710).

 

[valet]

I like its photos but it is still not a compact one (((

 

[valet]

I like more Fuji F30. What do you think ?

 

[Iron Flatline]

Leica D-Lux 3 - it's a lot like the Panasonic, but has a red dot on it.

Cons: no viewfinder - just a screen, noisy above 400 ISO (as are all small-sensor cameras)

Pros: RAW, manual everything (incl. manual focus if you want) Av and Tv mode, very wide 16:9 ratio, Image Stabilization, 28mm-wide equivalent, it's a Leica.

 

[sabbath999]

Leica D-Lux 3 - it's a lot like the Panasonic, but has a red dot on it.

Cons: no viewfinder - just a screen, noisy above 400 ISO (as are all small-sensor cameras)

Pros: RAW, manual everything (incl. manual focus if you want) Av and Tv mode, very wide 16:9 ratio, Image Stabilization, 28mm-wide equivalent, it's a Leica.

Red Dot good...

 

[usayit]

Leica D-Lux 3 - it's a lot like the Panasonic, but has a red dot on it.

Cons: no viewfinder - just a screen, noisy above 400 ISO (as are all small-sensor cameras)

Pros: RAW, manual everything (incl. manual focus if you want) Av and Tv mode, very wide 16:9 ratio, Image Stabilization, 28mm-wide equivalent, it's a Leica.

I"m all for the red-dot Leica stuff.. BUT... the Digilux three is huge compared to the G7 which was the whole point of the thread. If my memory serves me...the M rangefinders are more compact.

Honestly.... (as I was eluding from my first reply) there isn't much out there smaller than the G7 and has all of its features. Going more compact is going to me sacrifices in certain areas. For me, a hotshoe is the #1 feature I"d really have a hard time giving up.... there are not many point and shoots are there that have a hotshoe for a REAL flash.

There is a reason why the G-series is highly regarded and often used a professional backup.