noizy

<p>I can only talk for the G2, so I will write the advantages that had some considerable

weight in the balance between buying a G2 or a A70 or A80. </p>

<p>Pros: </p>

<ul>

<li>Probably has a better CCD</li>

<li>4 Megapixels (A70 has 3.2 / A80 has 4)</li>

<li>Better optics, sharper (I assume)</li>

<li>Better apperture (f2 in wide, f2.8 in full zoom)</li>

<li>Hotshoe for external flash</li>

<li>Display shooting information on top of the camera</li>

<li>Can save pictures in RAW</li>

<li>Support CompactFlash Type II (not very useful anymore)</li>

<li>Lithium battery (not 4AA) Good battery life</li>

<li>Can do bracketing</li>

<li>Has more white balance options</li>

<li>Infrared Remote Control</li>

<li>Swiveling LCD, and Bigger LCD</li>

<li>1.5X larger camera body, so holds better in hand (might be a con for portability)</li>

<li>Metal tripod mount (not plastic)</li>

<li>Faster at continuous shooting (2.5 images/sec)</li>

<li>More on camera buttons (no need to go into the menu)</li>

</ul>

<p>Cons:</p>

<ul>

<li>Older Firmware</li>

<li>Heavier and larger</li>

<li>Discontinued (only available refurbished... I think)</li>

<li>Slower if used to Canon EOS SLR (but this is not the same kind of tool, it's a P&S)</li>

<li>... ?</li>

</ul>

<p>For a complete review, chech http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong2/</p>

I have just purchased a Canon G2 from Nice Electronics. Refurbished for $335. Might as weell by a high-end discontinued model than a recent model that's not even half as good. Search bizrate.com for old models still available from mail-order vendors.