Powershot SX150

[Ncarp]

I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion about the noise this camera produces? At an ISO of 80 and great light there is still a disturbing amount of noise in the photo. Is there something I can do to reduce this?

[inkista]

Care to show us an example?

My guess would be that maybe you're underexposing.

[Ncarp]

This one pic probably not the best example. The 2nd one is a 200% crop.

[OsmosisStudios]

A) Don't look at images at 200%. 100% is already pushing it
B) That's not that objectionable for a high-res compact, even at base ISO.
C) Don't look at images at 200%

[Ncarp]

Ok thank you I'm just being a little fussy I guess.

[OsmosisStudios]

Feel free to show us another view at 100% and you'll see a colossal difference right there. Remember, 200% means you're already doubling the size of pixels, and therefore making any apparent difference between two pixels that much larger.