WOW, thanks rnvic for the link. Just what I was wanting to know.
I know I'm half blind but honestly I can't see much difference. Actually some of the things on the compact are clearer than the HD and vise versa. The bream beds to the left are clearer on the HD, but the limbs sticking out just below the beds are clearer on the std. It is a sharper image but I think spending another $300 for this difference would not be worth it. Feel like putting that money to upgrading both would be the better option. Thanks Again for the info.!!!
Ray