What is the best digital camera?

Question

I am looking for a compact digital camera with around 5-6 megapixels. I would like good picture quality with zoom. I was thinking about the Nikon Coolpix S1. Please share your comments and/or suggestions. Thanks!

Answer 1

The Coolpix S1 compares almost directly with the Canon SD600, except the Canon has an optical viewfinder and the Nikon does not; the Canon is 6 MP vs. 5 MP; the Canon has a very slightly faster lens; the Canon allows much slower and much faster shutter speeds; the Canon has a brighter flash; the Canon allows you to choose from 3 different light metering patterns; the Canon offers several different video modes.... Heard enough? If not, go here and click on "read owners opinions."

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_sd600%2Cnikon_cps1&show=all

Answer 2

All of the major brands have their fans, and I have no doubt that they are all good cameras. The only camera available at the moment that I would stay away from is the Fuji S9500. I bought one and the photos are just not sharp and clear.

Take your time looking, they are getting better and cheaper as time goes by.

Optical zoom is the most important thing, get the most you can for your money.

Digital zoom is a complete waste of time, do not consider this as a factor when buying a camera. Once you have bought a camera, turn digital zoom off.

Get the most megapixels you can for your money.

As a very rough rule of thumb when comparing your final choices in camera, take the number of megapixels and multiply that by the amount of optical zoom. Buy the camera with the highest number.

Try to avoid a camera that uses two 'AA' batteries (except perhaps the Kodaks that can use the CR3 Lithium ion Battery Pack). Get a camera that either uses four, or one with its own dedicated Lithium Ion battery pack. (If you want to keep it for a long time, check the price and availability of replacement batteries. perhaps ebay?)

Answer 3

I've got a Canon Powershot and I love it.

I've had it for 2 years and it's great. Doesn't wear down batteries much and takes great pictures. I've even dropped it a couple of times and it still works fine. I researched thoroughly back then, but that was 2 years ago. There may be a better one out by now.

Best bet is to go to all the stores (including Walmart) and see which brand is comfortable to hold and has all the functions you like. Then go on the internet and get opinions and research which brands are most reliable.

Then just look for the best deals either online or at the stores on the ones you like the most.

Answer 4

Defiantly don't go with a canon powershot, they have an error message sometimes that happends when the lens can't close all the way. this is a design flaw and costs at least $150 to fix it. Canon says its not their problem and will not take refunds or anything.
I like nikons they are very good.

Answer 5

My Kodak DX7590 takes very very vibrant colorful pictures in daytime. Though night pics are little blurry.
I have compared the same pictures among different models(Canon Nikon Sony Casio) taken daytime. Kodak fares the best. Go for it if you take mostly in days and indoors.

Answer 6

Most of your answers are from people recommending their own cameras and I'm no exception. I am very much satisfied with my Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2. It's 6 megapixels and optical zoom 12X.

Answer 7

I would say the Canon 450 powershoot. It is sleek, and useful. It also has 5 megapixels. http://www.bwayphoto.com/product.asp?id=cnpssd450&l=yahooshopping

Here is a link if you want to buy one for 200 dollars.

Answer 8

Get a sony as they are good. I have the cybershot and that really takes nice pictures.