Powershot vs XA10 for photos

[actionval]

Which camera will take the best pictures a powershot SXis or an XA10 camcorder?

[kvbarkley]

You can answer it yourself, what is the maximum image size of the camcorder vs the camera. Generally, camcorders have very low resolution.

[ebiggs1]

There is no Powershot XS.  If I remember correctly, do you mean a XS 10?  You are wanting to know if it or a XA 10 HD camcorder can do better in stills?  Or do better in video?

By far and away the Powershot will be easier to do stills with and likely produce better work.  And I suspect the XA 10 HD will trash the Powershot in video.

You far are better off using the camera that is meant for its particular function.