James - Update. I found the Cannon website Q/A section and the camera you are looking at does go to the same ISO (100) and aperture (2.
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The +/- exposure compensation wheel is also in a good location - better than the Fujifilms in fact. It is right behind the shutter button!
So, I can find noting wrong with your choice. Be sure to put on the lens cover. A very sight tap on a rock you are taking a photo of WILL scratch the lens and you can't replace it! I ruined my last camera's lens by not buying and using a lens cover..... bricks21
I suggest getting brave and NOT using the automatic mode on the camera. In macro try to always use the 2.8 aperture and ISO at 100. If the shutter speed drops below about 1/60th second I would bump the ISO up to 200.
Learn how to select the correct white balance for the photograph.
Last, really use the +/- exposure compensation. This will make a HUGE difference in how accurate the colors show on the photos and in getting the best looking exposure. I occasionally take up to 3 photos to "bracket" the exposure. I NEVER have to use any color adjustments on my photos and rarely have to adjust the "brightness".
Last thought - Have you held this camera and seen how close it allows you to get in macro mode? I specifically bought the Fujifilm for it's superior macro mode as I directly compared it to every same priced camera in the store including the Canon. I need to note that I do not know which model Canon I compared it to.