What company makes the best digital cameras?

Answer 1

Which is better? Chevy or Ford? Porsche or BMW? Mercedes or Lexus? Nikon or Canon? These are all unanswerable questions as they are all "the best" in their class, depending who you ask.

If you have no personal preference, perhaps you would do best by going with the recommendation of your local camera shop pro or a friend who has something that he/she likes. If you have someone who is willing to help you learn how to use a particular camera, add ten points to that brand in your decision making process.

If you want to get into model-by-model comparisons, we can do that, too. I'm a Nikon fan and prefer their DSLR line at almost every price point, but I also admit that the Canon is better for some people - if they really know what they are looking for. Canon is also probably better in the point and shoot class of camera.

Please post a new question. Tell us how much you want to spend, what you plan to use the camera for most of the time, and what your prior experience is with photography. With this information, we will be much more helpful to you.

Answer 2

Sony? Leave them to what they do best: Tv's and Camcorders.

From experience, Canon and Nikon are the upper class when it comes to digital cameras. Their quality of optics and sensors are unmatched. Great for beginners all the way up to the professionals.

Ask any professional what he/she uses for a camera and it will undoubtedly be either Canon or Nikon.

Good luck

Answer 3

"Nikon!"
"Canon!"
"Nikon!"
"Canon!"
(sounds of gunfire)

That's like asking which company makes the best car. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the best digital camera is the one you like and feel the most comfortable with.

Now, if you'd asked which company the most professional photographers pick when they're going digital, it'd be Nikon. If you'd ask which company a lot of the best art photographers use, it'd be Canon. If you'd asked which company photographers like those who shoot for Playboy and National Geographic use when they're going digital, it'd be Hasselblad.

*xors

Answer 4

I got an Olympus 6MP last summer (for my vacations) because I have an Olympus 3.5 film Pro., so i went for the name...
but the down side was:
They use X-D card - $70-$85
I can just rec videos 320x120 NO AUDIO
Used to take 6 pair of AA batteries daily.... ouch
Then after my vacation y bought a SAMSUNG L60,
good quality, videos 640x480, with audio,
red eye correction,
SD cards ($9-$14)
re-chargable batt. last 3 days (full use)

** I declare SAMSUNG...!

Answer 5

I own a Sony. But best? Who knows. Fugifilm, Nikon, Canon......All excellent.

Answer 6

If you have the money, I'd recommend Nikon, but it's quite pricey.
Sony and Fujifilm are also reputable companies.

Answer 7

Sony of course

Answer 8

Canon (stay away from Kodak, fuji, polaroid, and any off brands)

Answer 9

canon #1

Answer 10

i say kodak but really it is a matter of opinon. i like sonys as well and canon