I am planning to buy a digicam. Should I buy a Sony Cybershot S500 or a Caon A 430?

Question

I just want a basic camera. My Older Sony fell down and the lens block is gone. It was just 2 months old. So kinda feel bad to spend so much again. Just want to know how the canon A 430 compares to it?

Answer 1

Go for the Canon A430. But now they have a newer version, the Powershot A460. If you switch to a Canon, it uses a SD/MMC (memory card), as oppose to a memory stick, which Sony (as I understand only Sony uses a memory stick)cameras uses. Memory cards are also used with some mp3 players, PDAs, and other camera brands.

Consider the PowerShot models, the A460, A550/A560 and A630/A640. Or check out the SD models. Here is a link to Canon’s cameras: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=113
These models have helpful pre-set shooting modes that you choos for the particular picture moment you are about to shoot. Like: auto, portrait, nighttime, landscape, indoor, snow, beach, kids & pets (subjects that won’t keep still)… Some models have more modes than other, and the option to set your own manual setting, so check the specifications. You should bear in mind, with physical size of the camera, (subcompact/slim/flat vs. compact), you compromise features available on the slightly larger models.

I own the Canon PowerShot A620 which I purchased new online last Spring. My favorite feature of this model is the vari-angle display/LCD screen. It protects the screen when not in use, and helpful for odd angle shots. Picture taking is instant! I have found lag time is not an issue, with this camera, compared to my first digital camera. They now have an updated version of my A620… the A630 and A640. Here is a review and its features (keep scrolling to see the vari-angle screen), up close and personal:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_a630_a640-review/index.shtml

Here is where I go to shop on-line for the best price for digital cameras. (Which I found to be considerable less than most stores). Just type in your camera model in the ‘search keyword’: http://lowpricedigital.com/category.asp?master_category_Id=1000 Buy soon or check daily, for prices changes daily amongst merchants. Also check if the camera is being sold ‘new’ or ‘refurbished’.

If you’d rather buy from the store, check the usual places, Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, Target, and camera stores. Even consider Office Max, Office Depot, CostCo/Sam’s Club---any store with a camera department.

Decisions! Decisions! Good luck!

Answer 2

Personally I like the Canon A series very much. The A430 will be fine, no worries.
What I like best about this one is that it uses standard components for the memory card and batteries.
That means you don't have to buy a special Sony card at special Sony prices.
The Canon uses SD cards, which is half the price of a memory stick, and can be used in other camera's, phones or MP3 players - regardless of the brand.
The memorystick is a ticket into the Sony universe, because it only works together with other Sony products.

Answer 3

I think canon hands down is the best - I have tried Kodak and sony and now I have a canon sd600 that I love! it's small and easy to use with awesome picture quality - I have heard this year sony really didn't have a good response to newer models - good luck!

Answer 4

Again this is personal preference..

I would take a Canon over a Sony
I would take a Nikon over a Canon..

Truthfully, nowadays you can't go wrong with either choice...
go with what you can afford... and don't overbuy. especially
if you only want a camera to take 4X6's....

Answer 5

in accordance to me... atleast what i feeel is that canon provides a more beneficial useful readability than sony..! i had both easily one of em... n i actually luv ma canon u c...! jsut suite urself.. in ur budjet..! :D

Answer 6

Canon. I have an IXUS 750...... Not sure how that matches your countries' models.

Answer 7

Sony is always a better bet.