Before I got my handy dandy brand spanking new Nikon D90 (DSLR), I’d been using my Nikon Coolpix S10 (point and shoot) that I got back in October 2006. The Coolpix S10 has a 10x optical zoom as well as macro mode. Because I’m curious, I wanted to see how it compared to what I’d get with the kit lens that came with my Nikon D90.
First caveat is that the 18-105 kit lens does not have macro mode. But, since the D90 shoots at 4288×2816 vs. the S10’s 2816×2112, I thought it worth seeing what would happen if I took a closeup with both cameras and compare the image.
I took both images at the highest resolution possible and as close as I could possibly get. Additionally, with the S10, I shot in macro mode. Then I cropped both pictures down to the same size, 800px x 600px.
This first picture is taken by the S10.
This next picture is taken by the D90 with the zoom at 105.
The point and shoot wins. I guess this means I’ll just have to get me a macro lens, huh? ๐
If you want to take some photos in closest distance with more details, buy Micro Lens. Actrually Nikon is Rich for Micro Photography Associations and Lens comparing Canon, Sony and Olympus. ๐
Binku, I know, believe me, I know. ๐ I love macro photography, and my little point and shoot has served me well within its limitations. But I’m also a geek who has to do comparisons like this, so…
I still have to do some research to figure out what, exactly, I want to get for a macro. ๐