answer:If the few extra hundred dollars are not a big issue. GO with the HF S100. Honestly, both cameras will provide a similar end result. It is going to come down to how good a VIDEO (not film) you will be able to produce. Production value, not “toy” value, is what will shine. Preparation, blocking shots, continuity, lighting and a good story. That is the ticket. I can loan you an $80,000 camera. You can/will still produce garbage if you do not follow the above.