Canon Sure Shot 90u vs. Fuji natura N: decisions, decisions

<p>I own & use several different Canon EOS 35mm film cameras for my "artsy" photography.<br>

What I shoot on film: all kinds of subjects, street scenes & indoor. I use a variety of film, from ISO 400 color to ISO 3200 b/w. I never use flash, always available light only.<br>

In addition to my EOS gear I would like to buy a film point & shoot to always carry around. I love my EOS stuff but it's all relatively heavy and bulky.<br>

Currently I am torn between these two options, both would be new (not pre-owned). Simply can't decide, especially how they compare and if it's worth to pay 3 times as much for a Natura compared to the Sure Shot. Would like to read your opinions, especially on the Canon!<br>

<strong>Canon Sure Shot 90u</strong> (<a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/compact_film_cameras/sure_shot/sure_shot_90u">http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/compact_film_cameras/sure_shot/sure_shot_90u</a>), ~100$ :<br>

<strong>Pro:</strong> Does not cost too much money, seems to be small and simple, just what I want.<br>

<strong>Con:</strong> I can't find any thorough reviews for this camera or good example pictures. I am wondering if zooming would be as fast as with a Natura, and if this camera is much louder in operation?<br>

<strong>Fuji Natura Classica N</strong> (<a href="http://fujifilm.jp/personal/filmandcamera/filmcamera/35mm/naturaclassica/specs.html">http://fujifilm.jp/personal/filmandcamera/filmcamera/35mm/naturaclassica/specs.html</a>), ~300$ :<br>

This is not the original Fuji Natura with f1.9, but the "N" model with f=28mm-56mm, 1:2.8-5.4 lens.<br>

<strong>Pro:</strong> Has probably the better lens than the Canon Sure Shot 90u.<br>

<strong>Con:</strong> Costs about three times as much as the Canon Sure Shot 90u. Not sure if it's worth it.</p><div></div>

<p>I don't know the Natura or 90u, I am familiar only with the Sure Shot 130u. The outstanding thing about the 130u, as compared to most other P&S cameras, is that it retains its settings after it has been turned off. Indeed, it retains settings even after having had its batteries removed!</p>

<p>The other cool feature on the Sure Shot 'u' series is what they call RT (Real Time) mode. When you partially depress the shutter button the camera does all the fiddling and calculating it needs. Press further on the button and the shutter fires with as little lag time as an SLR.</p>