Which camera has the best zoom(over 8X), best megapixals(over 5) under $500? and has to be slim(cybershot)?

Answer 1

Look at the Casio Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-V7, 7.2 Megapixel, 7x Optical/4x Digital Zoom.

It's not an 8X zoom, but going to an equivalent of 266 mm is pretty good. It is a 7X zoom, with a range of 38-266 mm. 7.1 MP. $400. This is a brand new camera and I know nothing about it. B&H Photo says that the expected arrival is sometime in March.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Casio/casio_exv7.asp

There are others with more zoom and more actual focal length, but when you say, "Slim," it rules out a lot...

See also, Panasonic DMC-TZ3 for $350, but not especially slim and not available yet, either.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Panasonic/panasonic_dmctz3.asp

Maybe the Nikon Coolpix S10 fits your requirements, but it's not amazingly slim, especially once you tilt the lens into position. It is on the market, at least, for $315.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_cps10.asp

Answer 2

the more the m-pixes the larger the file and the more difficult to e-mail a digi-photo --- 4.0 m-pixes is the best for the e-mail --- if you are planning to use the camera professionally that is another senario --- GO TO the camera store of your favorite and ask the dude at the counter to advise you and tell him/her the use you plan for the camera------------ THAT'S WHERE YOU will git the best recommendation and best pitcher box ------

Answer 3

here's a link on ebay where you can read reviews of them by ebay members