what is the best compact digital camra?

Answer 1

Fuji Finepix F10 gets a good mention in this review:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/fuji_f10.html
Shares a few components with their top of the range digital slr

Nikon Coolpix P3 looks promising at a glance
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/p3.html

As does the FUJI Finepix V10
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/fuji_v10.html

If money is tight, look up the Fuji A345 + A350
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/fuji_a350.html
I've got the A345, and it's REALLY good for the money.... (if ur in the US, look them up on AMAZON.com 'cos I saw them price real cheap a week or two ago)

Answer 2

I'm an active digital photographer. I have both an SLR and a compact digital camera that I can slip into my pocket and always have available. I recently bought a new compact camera so did a bunch of research. For me it came down to these 3...won't go wrong with any of them:

Nikon Coolpix S6: This is brand new so haven't played with yet. But the coolpix line has one of the easiest user interfaces to use. It has all of the bells: 6 megapixel, video, etc. A unique selling point on this camera is wifi -- the ability to wirelessly get your photos on your computer or printer. All cameras will have this soon, this is one of the firsts. Very hip black color.
http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/digitalcamera/coolpix/s6/index.htm

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9: This is what I own. In the same way that the iPod is like a piece of "jewelry" as it's so good looking, this is a gorgeous camera that friends will coveat. Has all of specs you'd expect from a killer compact digital camera: 6 mega pixel, video capture, big LCD screen on the back, slide show mode, etc.
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_t9-review/index.shtml

Canon Powershot SD 700: The canon Powershot line is probably the best selling compact digital camera on the market. Very solid camera, can't go wrong here...
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=13019

Answer 3

Generally, try to get the greatest picture (mega-pixels) possible. One of the best ideas I've heard is head to wherever they are selling different brands of cameras. If you do not own any, try to borrow some flash cards and other types of memory media for digital cameras. In the store, insert your card and take a few pictures from the cameras you like. Take the media home with you and examine the pictures you took.

I hope this helps.

Answer 4

i have a samsung digimax 530. don't buy one of these 'cause they eat batteries faster than i can buy them. although it takes xlnt pics.