Re: [REQ] Canon camera advice
only thing going for the SD-500 is the sleek design and weight.. except for that feminine appeal it can't touch the 610..
The A610 is possibly one of the best P&S available on the market today for that price.. oh and i didn't get that "available to me" prices... brand new 'dubba band' from reputable authorized dealers online, A610 is $263 and SD-400 is $289 !!
the A610 has over SD-400
larger (better) sensor
zoom range .. (35-140mm vs 35-105mm)
allows manual focusing
better macro mode (down to 1cm vs 3cm)
more WB options
better lens (f/4.1 at tele vs f/4.9)
faster top shutter 1/2500 vs 1/15000
more powerful flash (14 feet vs 12 feet) + allows external flash
full control over metering .. Av, Tv
external screw on lens options available
faster drive .. 2.4fps vs 2.1
flip out & twist LCD
uses AA rechargeables..
costs less!!