Which manufacturer makes the best digital cameras.?

Question

I need to buy a digital camera. I want to know which manufacturer makes the best price/performance ratio cameras. Please I need answers from real users. Please help.Thanks. Also suggestions of models will be appreciated.

Answer 1

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.

This is somewhat out of date, but check this page for a general idea: http://tech.yahoo.com/rc/digital-cameras/103 Most cameras mentioned have been replaced with newer models, which we will hope are as good or better than what they replaced.

My personal choice is a Nikon D200, but you might think the "best" camera is one that will slip into your shirt pocket.

I would not say that I disagree with any answers above that relate to general quality, though. The "better" names are Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Fuji...

Go here http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/stats.asp and see what user interest has been. Look at the bottom of the two charts. I'd say that any of the top nine brands listed are the "good" brands, although they are not necessarily in 1-10 order. Sigma would probably fit in the top ten for quality.

Answer 2

I personally think Canon makes some of the best cameras around. Sony, Nikon both are great cameras too but Canon seems to produce comsumer grade cameras at a greater success. Kodak and HP an all American cameras for that matter are lack in some sort of quality. I have had bad experience with Kodak 2 times. Then I found out that Canon is more affordable in the consumer level so I bought one and I have never gone back.

Answer 3

As far as price/performance there are a few better brands. Canon and Sony make excellent products- but you do seem to pay a bit extra for their 'name'.

Fuji and Panasonic make some of the best products on the market- for fair amount less. Kodak is another possible choice. While their pixel level image quality is just shy of the mark, they make up for it in color, usability, features, packaging and price. (and 99% of people to print their shots at poster size to tell the difference)

However- the digital camera market is fiercely competitive. So, the price vs performance ratios tend all to be pretty close.

Also, each brand makes 'entry level' and 'better' cameras. So- yes, you can get a $180 Canon, but it won't match the performance of their $350-$400 compacts. Whereas, a $170 Fuji F20 will.

Answer 4

In my opinion – Kodak. The only cameras (regular and lately, digital) I have ever purchased and alway had great success.

In digitals, go with the easy share models, either the 6.1 - 7.1 mega pixel with the 10-12X zoom. Best thing about digital? No running to the store with 4-5 rolls of film, then paying to get the developed, only to get bad pics.

With a digital, if you mis-shot, just take another. You can review it on the back of the camera. You can save them to hard drives and print them either at home or a store.

Answer 5

I purchased my son a Sony cybershot several years ago. He enjoyed it quite a bit. When it was stolen last year, I purchased him a new cybershot. It is small and compact - which he likes because he travels for work a lot. He said it's great and the picture quality is excellent. I don't recall the model, but it's a 6meg with a 3x zoom. (just under 200)

I own the Sony 6x with a 12 x zoom. Excellent camera, but a little heavy for simple things. (under 400)

Answer 6

In my experience, I would say Kodak by far. It does amazing with not getting many blurry pictures. Another one is Nikon, but they are more expensive. Something to look for that is key in a camera, is megapixels and optical zoom, and Kodak does very well with both. I would suggest either the easyshare Z650 or Z612.

Answer 7

Brands to consider are Sony, Nikon, Canon and Fugi.
2 fine cameras put out by Canon are their A630 and A640.
For Super Zooms consider Canon PowerShot S2 IS, has 5 megapixels, 12X optical zoom. Sony CyberShot DSC-H2, has 6MP, 12X optical zoom. Fugi FinePix S5200, 5MP, 10X optical zoom. I own the Sony DSC-H2, love it. All 3 cameras make excellent 8X10s when enlarged. Bought the Fugi for my daughter for Christmas, paid $238- Check out Website dpreview.com

Answer 8

Sony, Nikon, Canon, Kodak, Fuji.

Anything else isn't a camera.

Answer 9

Nikon, they are slightly more expensive than SONY, but they are the manufacturers of lenses as well as cameras.

Answer 10

No chance to anybody man, go for canon. If you have no bar for money then Mamiya
[Me] 22 years in photography field