Best bang for the buck camera?

[Fingolfin269]

I have a pretty old Fuji Finepix 2.1mp digital cam that I bought from someone on this fine forum (shameless plug). It has finally passed on to digital heaven and I need to find a replacement and fast.

I'll probably buy something at Best Buy since I have some gift cards and I am basically looking for something that doesn't suck but doesn't cost a ridiculous amount either. Understand that I'm not looking for any professional shots or anything. This will be for a few random shots around Mexico and a ski trip to Durango next month. It will definitely get some work tonight when we're out for New Years as well assuming I get some quick advice.

Price range: $100-$200. That's probably a pretty wide range but if it helps you steer me in the right 'bang for your buck' direction then by all means go on the high end of that.

Thanks!

 

[LS21]

you want something fast and small. any canon elph will do

 

[scott916]

check out steves-digicams.com. they always have a buyers guide based on price range.

 

[rdp6]

I have a Fujifilm f100fd on the way, $285 before $100 MIR. It did really well among its peers with underlit/indoor shots. The MIR is good for purchases through 15 Jan.

 

[Krioni]

The Canon 590IS is a pretty decent little camera with built in optical image stabilization. It can be found for about $120 or so.

Some of the Fuji cameras are superb in low light (indoors) photography.

Good Luck

 

[episodic]

Panasonic FS3 or FS5

 

[episodic]

Panasonic FS3 or FS5
http://www.amazon.com/Panasoni...&qid=1230788438&sr=8-1


Check the reviews. . . you can find it much cheaper elsewhere - just wanted you to read the reviews there.

 

[996GT2]

Panasonic FS5 or LZ8/LZ10

Canon A590/SD 1100 IS

 

[extra]

Panasonic FS3 or LZ8 or TZ4 or Canon A590

 

[Fingolfin269]

I'm going to check out the FS3 at BB today. Looks like the price is very much on the low end of my range @ $109.99 and the reviews are very favorable. Thanks everyone I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

[Kabob]

Also check the Canon SD790IS, $189 @BB.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408slimgroup/

 

[Kelvrick]

Up your budget a little bit and get the Panasonic TZ5 or the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS if you can live with the size.

Sony Cyber-Shot W120 won dpreview's pocket cam shootout a while back and is right in your range.