When it comes to "best" which one should i go with? My options are SONY, CANON, PANASONIC, NIKON
2007-01-29 21:22:23 · 9 answers · asked by Dart 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
There's probably not one company that is "best". Sony actually manufactures most the the CCD (digital imaging) chips that are used by the other companies (e.g., Canon & Nikon).
But at least you can find out which is more popular:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/stats.asp
2007-01-30 07:38:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chuckie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you say 'best', I assume you're not thinking about spending $10.000 on digital SLR gear. Canon and Nikon have plenty to choose from, but Sony and Panasonic don't even cater to this market.
If you were thinking about an entry level dSLR camera (under $1000 total) the Canon Rebel XTi is very good (aka Canon 400D). The Nikon D50 is also excellent in this price segment.
If you're looking for a point & shoot, all brands have several good ones, but Canon cameras are consistently great value for money. With the other brands it's more hit and miss.
If you want a mega-zoom camera, look at the Canon S3 IS.
If you don't need outrageous zoom, it's hard to beat the Canon G7.
For tiny cameras, look at Canon's SD/ IXUS models.
For in-depth reviews for all of these models (and tons of other cameras), bookmark these sites:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/default.asp?view=alpha
2007-01-30 06:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I purchased a Casio Exilm Ex-Z1000 about 5 Months ago and have had an absolutely wonderful experience with it thus far. At around 249$ this camera is an Awsome buy. The quality of pictures that I have been able to take, has been comparable or better than those of any Huge cameras that my freinds own. All of the exilm series camera are small, easy to use, and have great quality. The one down side to such a small camera is the lack of major zoom. However the 3x Optical zoom has proven to be more than sufficiant for any every day shots. Due to the fact that the camera is 10.1 Megapixels, i was able to take a picture of a butterfly from about 4 feet away, then later zoom in using the camera's and cropping function, was able to see in clairity the individual hairs on his body. I have traveled to both Austrialia and the Bahamas with this camera and have yet to be dissapointed in any way. It uses SD memory cards, which are widely available and at a reasonable cost. I would suggest a 1gb or more card, just due to the fact that once you start taking pictures, you will not want to stop. I purchased the Sandisk Extreme III 1GB card, which allows me to take about 230 pictures. Another nice feature of the camera is the fact that you have a decent quality video feature built into it. While i wouldn't recomend recording your child's first steps with it, it's a great feature to have for everyday use. I will be glad to show you some examples of the photo's I have taken using this camera if you would like to contact me at icyblue1986@yahoo.com I tell all of my freinds, about the nothing but wonder experience that i have had with this camera, i would certainly recommend this model. The image quality and convenience more than out weigh the lack optical zoom. I would personally recommend this camera if for no other reason than the convenience, being small allows you to have it with you and get a shot of something rare, as where the bulkier SLR cameras sit at home and collect dust. Hope this helps, Good Luck!
2007-01-30 09:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by icyblue1986 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon, Nikon, Sony they are the top ones.
For point & shoot I'd go with the Sony; For SLR either Nikon or Canon.
2007-01-30 12:20:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would say olympus but since that is not an option that I would go with the Canon Powershot A450 or the Nikon Coolpix 4600.
2007-01-30 13:27:16 · answer #5 · answered by KittenKisses R Us 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CANON. If you post your budget, we can give you the best options in your price range!
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2007-01-30 09:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by cdog_97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sony is the way go man. Sony, you will not be Sorry. They are user friendly and expandable. Check out my favourite Sony at :
http://www.geocities.com/lcming/cameras
2007-02-02 08:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for compact digital camara go for Canon G7, for DSLR go with canon EOS series
2007-01-30 06:37:52 · answer #8 · answered by creek007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
canon is the best
2007-01-30 08:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋