Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I can't tell you how long I've spent agnonizing over which camera to purchase. At first, I bought the Dimage Z5 and I wasn't satisfied so I returned it. I began to look at both the S2 IS and DSC-H1. From most reviews, the S2 IS came out slightly ahead of the DSC-H1. Though dpreview actually gave the lead to the DSC-H1. What really matters to me is image quality and I could not tell a difference between the sony and the canon. So, I figured with all of the rave reviews both camera's were getting and the fact their image quality was very similar, it'd be best to go in-store and see which had the best feel. I found the S2 IS to be a bit cumbersome, especially with a lense cap that easily fell off. Also, I didn't like the button arrangement or the way the S2 IS felt in my hands. I think when @ full zoom taking pics of birds or other small animals a larger screen will make it much easier for you to find the shot you are looking for. Plus the Sony screen can be seen quite well in bright light. Plus the S2 IS has a bit of a red-eye problem, which the sony does not. The DSC-H1 feels a bit stronger and is very easy to grip. The photos from the camera are excellent right out of the box, so you can be a novice and still take near d-slr shots. In the end, the DSC-H1 felt better, had a nice 2.5 inch screen which made the S2 IS screen seem puny. As you can see from the photos I've submitted, the pics are very nice.