Sep
30
Canon S5 Is Digital Camera: Which Is Better Made In Japan Or Made In China?
I want to get the Canon S5 IS Digital Camera but, I have been reading the online discussions of the two versions of the cameras: One made in Japan and one made in China. Does anybody have any knowledge about this? I am been hearing Japan has more strict regulations on the manufacturing and is more durable.
I’ve been calling some stores like Circuit City but they have the made in china one. Amazon can’t confirm which one they would send. Hope someone can help me
I think the camera is assembled in China – from parts made elsewhere. As long as it meets Canon’s quality control requirements it should be fine.
In general, made in China means it was cheaply made. Do you have any small camera stores in your area? If so, go there and see if they have any that were made in Japan.
By being made in China (vs Japan), I do not think there will be a difference in quality because the majority of the components will be made in Japan and shipped to China for final assembly.
All I can say is this is probably why the price has dropped nearly $200.00 in the last 6 months on this camera.
This is a common sales trick: advertise really low, and then when you buy, you either have to call or get a phone call. The sales person will then tell you that you don’t want the cheap, plastic “made in China” camera, but you should buy the more expensive, better quality “made in Japan” version.
If you refuse and want the Chinese version, it will suddenly be “out of stock.” If you buy the “Japanese” version, you’ll be sold stuff that comes in the box as expensive extras. “Oh, you want the battery, right? Can’t use the camera without a battery!”
Canon has plants in Japan and China, but items are simply made in one factory. There aren’t “different versions” of the same camera made in different countries. Again, this is just a big sales tactic that now some victims are repeating as fact. You can order the camera safely; it’ll be covered by a warranty and Canon will have checked to make sure it meets Canon standards.
If you can find it, buy the “Made in Japan” unit.