Mid-Range vs. PnS Camera Shutter Speed

[bsvihrajr]

Sorry for the basic question.

I have a Canon S230. I have to wait a while for the camera to take a picture, like most low-range PnS cameras. How much faster can you take a good quality picture with, for example, an Olympus C-7070? Is it more towards to speed of an SLR or just the same as a PnS? My friend has a 5-MP Sony and it take pictures very quickly (mid-range camera with a bunch of manual settings, though I was taking pictures with Auto setting and it was fast.)

 

[gert7to3]

Here's a link to www.imaging-resource.com. They review cameras and usually measure shutter lag (though not for the S230). This link will take you to the specific page with Olympus C7070 specs.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/C7070/C70A6.HTM

Your S230 is about three years old. Shutter lag has decreased dramatically.