I am not a fan of compact cameras (to include the four-thirds format), and would choose an SLR over a compact for essentially any intended purpose. Nonetheless, I am impressed with the initial specifications regarding the Canon PowerShot SX30IS. For how much longer will the 35mm/APS format will reign supreme as realm of the most capable single-lens reflex cameras? My initial response is: For as long as compact cameras incorporate smaller sensors that are resultantly more susceptible to the effects of diffraction than our their larger 35mm/APS cousins. Nonetheless, things continue to become more and more interesting for photogs.
