Best camera for ~$175-200?

[SonicIce]

Was looking at Canon A540 on Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16830120041

What else do I need to get started, memory card, case?

 

[Juno]

it should belong to general hardware.

sony cybershot dsc-s500 6.0megapixels for $149.99 at compusa.

 

[Cattlegod]

man, you just missed it. Newegg had a SD600 on sale for 210 shipped with a free 2gb memory card included!

they have it right now for 211 shipped with 1gb memory card, but it is OOS from the sweet deal yesterday.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16830120044

 

[imported_Mike]

Dell has the SD600 for $202 shipped. Get that

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: Mike
Dell has the SD600 for $202 shipped. Get that

Looks the same as the A540 except missing the optical viewfinder.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: SonicIce

Originally posted by: Mike
Dell has the SD600 for $202 shipped. Get that

Looks the same as the A540 except missing the optical viewfinder.

Not really, but sure. If you're going to get the A540, get it from OD, they have a $75 MIR good through today.

 

[Cattlegod]

Originally posted by: SonicIce

Originally posted by: Mike
Dell has the SD600 for $202 shipped. Get that

Looks the same as the A540 except missing the optical viewfinder.

one of the largest differences is size. the A540 is MORE than 2x the volume of the SD600. you can walk around all day with the SD600 in your pocket and not even know it is there. It is about the size of an average sized cell phone. The A540 will be bulky in your pocket.

basically you have to answer is life long comfort worth the one time payment of 30 bucks.

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: Mike
Dell has the SD600 for $202 shipped. Get that

Tax will get ya with Dell

 

[RelaxTheMind]

SD600 is by far superior... plus you get rid of the need for stupid AA batteries. 1000mah batteries can be had from ebay for like 6 bucks and they last about 350+ shots with flash, lcd on and preview on. Oh yeh they only take like an hour to charge too.

 

[SonicIce]

So size is the only differance between the A540 and SD600? I mean it looks like all other specs are the same

edit: and batteries. sorry im new at this

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: SonicIce
So size is the only differance between the A540 and SD600? I mean it looks like all other specs are the same

Thats b/c you're looking at the MP and the zoom, which besides that they are both made my Canon, are the only main things they have in common.

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: Mike

Originally posted by: SonicIce
So size is the only differance between the A540 and SD600? I mean it looks like all other specs are the same

Thats b/c you're looking at the MP and the zoom, which besides that they are both made my Canon, are the only main things they have in common.

sorry, mike. im not the expert here. maybe you could tell me some of the sd600's advantages?

 

[Vette73]

I just got a kodak C875. I like it a lot.

8mp, 5x optical, 2.5inch LCD, etc... Can get fr $220 or so.


Right now newegg.com has it for $211 and "Free 1GB SD card w/combo purchase ends 11/30".

C875 at the egg

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: SonicIce

Originally posted by: Mike

Originally posted by: SonicIce
So size is the only differance between the A540 and SD600? I mean it looks like all other specs are the same

Thats b/c you're looking at the MP and the zoom, which besides that they are both made my Canon, are the only main things they have in common.

sorry, mike. im not the expert here. maybe you could tell me some of the sd600's advantages?

Im not really either, a quick compare on bestbuy.com will tell you all you need to know.

A540
cheaper
uses AAs
more control
larger

SD600
more expensive
uses rechargable LithIon
smaller/slimer


Basically, either way, you can't really go wrong.

 

[Cattlegod]

you have to ask yourself what you are going to be using the camera for. If it is just going to sit around the house and take pictures every once and a while then the A540 is fine. However, if you are ever going to go on hiking trips, trips to theme parks, or trips where you will be carrying the camera for more than an hour or two, the SD600 is the one you will want to go with for two main reasons:

1 - the camera doesn't get uncomfortable, you can carry it all day and not notice it.
2 - you can take more continuous pictures with the SD600 between charge ups because it doesn't use AAs

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod
you have to ask yourself what you are going to be using the camera for.

QFT

I own a A620 and SD450 now. The A620 is a great camera for technical work at a low cost...plus AA batteries can be bought anywhere. I use this for important pics.

My (actually I bought it for my wife) SD450, is everywhere she goes. The proprietary battery packs sometimes have caused a missed pic though. 90% of the pics this camera takes are perfect.

Also both cameras have excellent video sections with audio.

 

[50cent1228]

lumix

 

[RossMAN]

A540 vs SD600

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
A540 vs SD600

cool thanks!

I think I am leaning towards the SD600.

 

[SonicIce]

The only problem is the SD600 pics seems very soft.
A540
SD600

well it depends on the pic...

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: SonicIce

Originally posted by: RossMAN
A540 vs SD600

cool thanks!

I think I am leaning towards the SD600.

I just wish the SD600 accepted 2 AA batteries.

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: SonicIce

Originally posted by: RossMAN
A540 vs SD600

cool thanks!

I think I am leaning towards the SD600.

I just wish the SD600 accepted 2 AA batteries.

Yeah me too. My sister is going to take the camera on a trip to Japan and taking lots and lots of pictures. I don't want the battery to die half-way through the day. I guess as long as she can charge it every night then it will be ok. Need to buy a power converter for Jap outlets though I think. Do they sell regular AA's in Japan?