For a point and shoot. not only that maybe for some real photography.
2007-01-23 01:31:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Canon is by far the BEST company.
I like the SD800IS. It retails for around $399 and you can get it cheaper online (amazon.com, etc.).
If you don't want to spend that much, go with the SD600 or SD630. Both are excellent cameras and under $300.
2007-01-23 01:39:35 · answer #1 · answered by cdog_97 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There definetely is no best brand or company. Brands to consider are Sony, Nikon, Canon and Fugi. Between $150 and $250 yes consider Canon, but also Fugi. Above $300 consider Sony, Fugi, Canon, and Nikon. No need for more than 5 or 6 megapixels. Optical zooms range from 3X optical zoom to 12X. My daughter and I are very satisfied with our cameras. She has FugiFilm FinePix S5200. I have Sony CyberShot DSC-H2. In general the more zoom the more you pay. Her Fugi 5 MP, 10X optical zoom got for $237. My Sony can be bought for $300. Don't forget there's the memory card or stick that must be bought.
2007-01-23 02:06:38 · answer #2 · answered by Vintage Music 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there is no 'best'.
Right now, I'd say that the top manufacturers of compact cameras are:
Canon, Fuji, Panasonic, and maybe Sony.
you seem to pay extra for the Canon and Sony names.
followed by Nikon, Pentax, Casio, Olympus, Kodak
I might have missed one or two. On a dollar for dollar basis, you'll do better with Fuji or Panasonic. Also- most companies make their 'good' compact cameras, and then a line of 'cheaper' compact cameras.
2007-01-23 03:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Hasselblad 39 Megapixel digital back. :p
You can't go wrong with Canon's Powershot series. The A series are affordable yet extremely usable for casual shots. If you want something better (more control) but not the price of a Digital SLR (Or a Hasselblad :D), Canon's G series are quite good too for prosumer usage.
If you have more special needs in terms of capture range, Olympus' Camedia series would serve your needs better. But I'd still go with the Powershot- it's unparalleled in terms of value.
2007-01-23 01:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by Mike T (coldfusion) 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i personally go for canon cameras for point and shoot. the other reason is their good price/value ratio. they have cheap cameras which perform quite as expected for their prices unlike other brands which are overly expensive but dont have any reason to be
2007-01-23 01:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by grabber 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
canonusa.com
2007-01-23 02:12:55 · answer #6 · answered by Elvis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋