Which digital camera over 6 mega pixels is best but still fairly cheap?

Question

I'd like to buy a digital camera for home use. I have about $400 to spend. I've looked at and like the Canon Powershot A620. What do you think of it and what else do you recommend?

Answer 1

Buy this one, you won't regret <<<<10x optical zoom>>>>

Equipped with 5.1 MegaPixels, a 10x optical zoom and proprietary technology that suppresses camera shake and blur caused by subject movement, the FinePix S5200 offers an excellent entry point into the world of feature-rich cameras without losing its operational simplicity.

Fuji's Real Photo Technology captures treasured moments just as your eye sees them. Combining Fujifilm's RP Processor, 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor and Fujinon Lens Optics, the S5200 delivers ultra-high sensitivity (ISO 1600), faster operational speeds and reduced power consumption. This will allow the shooter to get just about every shot, capturing priceless memories as photographs with every nuance of light and color, even in low light situations without a flash using the camera's special "Natural Light" and "Anti-Blur" modes.




Key Features

• 10x Fujinon Zoom Lens
The superb optics of the Fujinon lens bring your subject closer to you with a 10.0x Optical Zoom (equivalent to a 38-380mm on a 35mm camera), and further increase your photo capture ability by utilizing the 5.7x Digital Zoom for a combined 57.0x Total Zoom range. With the Macro mode, the S5200 can focus clearly as close up as 3.9". With the addition of beam assist, the S5200 will be able to focus up to 7.9 feet, even in low light conditions.

• 5 Megapixel Resolution
The 5 Megapixel, 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor provides sufficient resolution to produce photo quality prints at sizes up to 11x14 inches, or crop images while maintaining a high level of detail.

• Real Photo Technology
Real Photo Technology captures treasured moments just as your eye sees them. Combining the new RP Processor, 5th Generation Super CCD-HR Sensor and Fujinon Lens Optics, the S5200 delivers ultra-high sensitivity with low noise, faster operational speeds and reduced power consumption. This allows you to capture priceless memories of photographs with every nuance of light and color, even in low light situations without a flash.

• Versatile Exposure Modes
The S5200 allows the photographers to use full Auto mode, and when they're ready choose from Manual, Macro, Movie, Burst/Continuous and 5 pre-programmed Scene Position Modes (Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape, Natural Light and Anti-Blur). Color control modes allow you to choose from standard, chrome and black and white modes.

• Anti-Blur Program
A built-in Anti-Blur Program takes advantage of the Real Photo technology to automatically suppress blurring due to "camera shake" or subject movement in low light situations. The result is beautiful photos every time

• LCD Display and EVF
Whether you use the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) or the 1.8" LCD monitor, you'll get a clear, crisp display at 115,000 pixel resolution. The EVF receives images through the lens for a traditional photographic feel. The 1.8" LCD delivers clear images in capture or playback mode. Sensing ambient light, the LCD automatically adjusts brightness for optimum viewing indoors or outdoors, with manual control for additional brightness.

• Precise Auto Focus
The state-of-the-art auto focus system makes focusing quicker and more precise than ever with continuous auto focusing mode. In addition an AF-Assist Illuminator assures accurate focus - even in low light.

• Easy To Use
The S5200 offers you "point and shoot" simplicity in full auto mode as well as manual, macro, movie and 4 pre-programmed position modes (Natural Light, Portrait, Sports and Night). These scene modes allow you to get the shot you want anytime at any moment. For the aspiring photographer, the S5200 gives you the ability to manually control settings to explore the wonderful world of photography.

• Natural Light Mode
Just select "Natural Light" Mode and the camera will automatically suppress the flash and adjust sensitivity up to ISO 1600 to compensate for low-light situations, letting you easily take photos in a variety of indoor or outdoor situations and capture the image in full detail just as your eye sees it - without a flash.


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Answer 2

I think you will really like the Canon A620. The reviews of this camera have been very favourable.
It takes great quality pics, has 4X optical zoom, manual controls and has the handy vari-angle LCD screen that you can fold back into the camera when not in use, so it protects it from scratches and damage.
If you want something a lot smaller with very little manual controls then one of the new IXUS models would be good too.
Take a look at the link below...

Answer 3

While I love Nikon cameras, I agree with your choice of the Canon A620. We did a lot of shopping while trying to stay in the under $400 range and this is exactly what we bought for our adult son before he went on a trip to Europe. For that money, you can get the camera and a one gigabyte memory card. The A620 lets you control everything, if you know how, or it takes great shots in several automatic modes. This has been the Comcast Shopping Top Choice for months now. It uses "AA" batteries, too.

Answer 4

That camera is consumer rerports recomended, but if you are looking for a thinner model try the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH for $300.

Answer 5

If it's got intelligent digital zoom (Meaning it reduces the image size as it zooms in), you can live with it on that camera, because most people need only 2 megapixels (In my opinion, for desktop backgrounds and standard size prints). Otherwise, you could get along with 2 megapixels and 10X digital zoom. If that's what you can find, it's tailored for most needs.

Answer 6

I would personally go a Ricoh, they have awesome image quality, nice cameras and excellent value for money. They also has an excellent focussing system, which focuses very quickly, and even in low light situations.

Answer 7

Nikon

Answer 8

cannon is good i jut bought Sony its good & less pricee