Cameras/Canon SD 990 IS or Canon SD 970 IS
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John,
I was trying to purchase a camera as a gift for regular photography. I could not decide between Canon SD 990 IS and Canon SD 970 IS. The 990 model seems a little more expensive but has 14.7 megapixels. However, its overview doesnt seem to be that great.... unlike 970 which has 12.1 megapixels but has HDMI/ HD movie and other stuff. Now Im not sure how these things work but I dont wanna get a camera just coz of the high megapixels if it lacks important features. Which would be a better camera? Thanks a lo for your help and here is the link I refered to:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=...
Sona,
This may not make any sense, but the 970 is a newer than the 990. I personally would rather have the newer machine. Also, there isn't a practical difference between 12 and 14 million pixels. They should have stopped at 6 million for pocket cameras.
John
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