Best digi camera for $200-$250

[nautical2086]

I need some help on finding the best digital camera with at least 4.0 mexapixel in the price range of 200-250. Thanx

 

[yourfather_luke]

bro-in-law had this one a while back. not bad for 4mp.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SONY-CYBERS...572000040QQcategoryZ30017QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[rx7mazda]

Well it really depends on what kind of photography you want to do. I pulled these from Consumer Reports 2006 Buying Guide. Hope it helps.

Compact Cameras:
$180 3MP Canon PowerShot A510 (CR Best Buy)
$250 4MP Kodak EasyShare Z700
$250 5MP Olympus C-5500 Sport Zoom

Subcompact Cameras:
$240 4MP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-L1
$210 4MP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P73
$200 4MP Olympus Stylus Verve

Advanced Cameras: If you don't mind spending a little bit more for great cameras, you might want to check out these advanced cameras:
$300 6MP Fujifilm FinePix E550
$270 4MP Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom
$300 4MP Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2

 

[yourfather_luke]

^^
IMO, stick with the cybershot. I've had them for the last 5 years, starting with the DSC-515 on up. look into nikon as well.

 

[uclap5]

a canon sd300/400 or a nikon coolpix 5200/4600/5600 are in that range as well.

 

[2003protospeed]

i have the konica minolta z3 and now minolta has released the z5. the best part about this camera is the fact hat it has an optical " anit-shake" and it is the first camera do have an optical, there is another camera out with it now, jst cant remeber the name of it. i bought mine at buydig.com and got it for 200 less then all other competiton.

I do a lot of photgraphy and IMO this is the best point and shoot camera you can buy for under 3-400 dollars n e ways, it is really advanced, it has a 12x optical zoom and 4x digital for a total of 48x, most cyber shots are limited to 3-5x optical which is not a problem if you are just taking quick snapshots of your car or somehting, but if you want anything longer range the 12x zoom is awesome

 

[nautical2086]

I want to be able to record video with decent quality too.

 

[Breeegz]

2 words--Canon Powershot!

 

[toucci]

canon powershot a520 is a nice point and shoot which I got my sis for only $167. Personally I'm more of an SLR guy but this little thing still impressed me!

 

[romecandleboy]

Casio Exilim EXZ57 - 2.7" lcd , 5.0 mp..... awesome camera

Sample pic:

 

[slayer4u]

Casio Exilim EXZ57 - 2.7" lcd , 5.0 mp..... awesome camera

Sample pic:

I just bought one,only mine's the Ex 505 I think.. I also ordered a New fuji S5200 to add to the collection. These are the first ones I've bought that arn't minolta. My others are Minolta Z1 and Diamage 7i

 

[peepsalot]

I'm gonna vote for canon powershot also. Not sure what the latest greatest model number is now, but when I got mine I did a lot of comarison, and it had the best features for the money.

This is a pretty good site to use for comparing cameras.
http://www.dpreview.com/

 

[Chiguy_2002]

Subscribing...I want to get a camera with those similar specs too...good to hear what other people's opinions are...

I just did a quick search and what I found was...
(Actually these are under $200...on this website: http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/4-megapixel-digital-cameras-ratings.html)
Nikon Coolpix 4600
Kodak EasyShare Z700
Canon PowerShot A520
Sony CyberShot S60
Nikon Coolpix 4800
Sony CyberShot S90
(You can get a 5 megapixel for between $200 and $250...hmmm)

 

[slayer4u]

I've been hearing praise for cannon from all the photo junkies I know but last year it was fujifilm but I've always been parcial to minolta I bought my diamage 7i because it had the option of a 20gb micro drive atatchment. I never bought the drive but the camera was spactacular.At $700 back in 2002 it was a steal. For under 300 bucks you can pic up a nice cannon but if you can find one for that price range I would look into panasonic. they are made by leica. the sonys have nice carl ziess lenses but that's about it. the best sony I've seen and the only on I accually liked was the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F717. they started about $800 but you can still get them about $600.Sony SLRs suck the big one.

 

[peepsalot]

Also, for 20 bucks and some elbow grease, you can convert the CVS "disposable" digital camera to a cheap reusable digital cam.
http://myweb.nmu.edu/~tstrothe/PV2mods/PV2mods.htm

 

[anarchistchiken]

I love my Powershot SD300. It's a kickass little camera, and came in handy this summer on my road trip. From the time you press the power button, it's ready to shoot in less than a second, the autofocus is easy to use and easy to see where it's focusing, and it takes great pictures (see sig for an example)

 

[benimal]

I've recently went through the same comparison shopping exercise when buying a simple cam for my mom. My budget was closer to $150 for a camera, though. In the end it came down to two models:

Canon PowerShot A520
Sony CyberShot S60

I purchased the Sony for my mom. Based on look, feel, and overall layout of the camera controls I felt the Sony was a better buy. Not to mention that Best Buy offers it for $162. Couple that with a 1GB memory stick for another $90 and you are in good shape. Note that the camera and memory stick both have rebates going on right now as well - or at least did when I bought it the other day.

Ben

 

[nautical2086]

hows the cannon powershot A520? how is the video recording with that?

 

[MiaTurbo]

hey guys, for the most part all of these cameras are going to be about the same. I'd go to CC or BB and play with them to see what I like. Just because it has good specs on paper, it might be a pain to use..

I was going to get a Sony before, but after going to the store to play with it, I hated the feel and the way to access the features. I ended up getting a Kodak. DX7630(?)

But this will be my next camera: http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25215# (currently sporting a D70) Price has come down on it, Only $3300. I have mixed feeling about the fact that Nikon still doesn't use a full framed sensor like Canon. But I got too much invested in lenses to go to the 'other side'.

 

[rx7mazda]

hey guys, for the most part all of these cameras are going to be about the same. I'd go to CC or BB and play with them to see what I like. Just because it has good specs on paper, it might be a pain to use..

I was going to get a Sony before, but after going to the store to play with it, I hated the feel and the way to access the features. I ended up getting a Kodak. DX7630(?)

But this will be my next camera: http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25215# (currently sporting a D70) Price has come down on it, Only $3300. I have mixed feeling about the fact that Nikon still doesn't use a full framed sensor like Canon. But I got too much invested in lenses to go to the 'other side'.

You gonna sell your car for that camera? Lol. That thing is nice though. Has everything I would want and mucho more.