Canon PowerShot G9 vs Fujifilm FinePix S9600 in MACRO SHOTS?

[gbjetnet]

Hi, I am stuck between these two cameras for my jewellery photography. I can't work out which one is the best for this kind of photography? I've read a review on somebody who claims that PowerShot G9 is outstanding in Maro shotting, he would not go for the FinePix S9600.PowerShot G9 - review and go down to "Macro"http://www.cameras.co.uk/reviews/canon-powershot-g9.cfmFinePix S9600 -review and go down to "Macro"http://www.cameras.co.uk/reviews/fuji-finepix-s9600.cfmBut, have a look at the two MACRO pictures he took and you will see the opposite.PowerShot G9http://www.cameras.co.uk/cameraimages/canon-powershot-g9-macro.jpgFinePix S9600http://www.cameras.co.uk/cameraimages/fuji-finepix-s9600-macro.jpgPLEASE I NEED YOUR HELP!Which one do you think is better for jewellery photography?Many thanks!

[DrSam]

Maybe it's just me, but I think that the Canon image is far superior in this comparison. I've got them up on the same screen and I definitely prefer the Canon image. If you think it's too dark, just bump up the levels a tiny little bit. The Fuji image is pretty flat and washed out to me. It could be simply a matter of proper exposure and that might equalize things (the Fuji looks a bit overexposed) but of these two samples, the Canon is the clear winner.