Digital Camera confusion

[iamcanadian128]

I'm going to upgradge my old 2.2 MP Digital Camera to a 5 MP one. I'm thinking about getting the Minolta DiMage 7i.
But I heard that the Canon G2 was an excellent digital camera.
What do you think I should get? The G2 is a 4.2 MP camera.
What do you think i should get? any suggestions?

 

[Slogun]

Yea, that's a big decision. I like my Canon S30 immensely. I would suggest that besides the AT forum you also check this site which covers info specific to your needs. That's where I went when I was making up my mind.

 

[corkyg]

I have a friend who has the Dimage 7 - and it has some good things going for it that the G2 does not - a greater optical zoom.

While you are in that price range - look at the new Nikon 5700 CoolPix. 5 megapixels and 8X optical zoom.

 

[Slogun]

While you are in that price range - look at the new Nikon 5700 CoolPix. 5 megapixels and 8X optical zoom.[/quote]

Yes, that nikon camera is getting the most hits of any camera right now at the camera page my link takes you to.

 

[BlackNinja]

Digital camera is not all about the megapixel though. Although the Minolta has higher megapixel but they sucks. I have the G2 and my friend has the Minolta .. forgot the model but it's a 5.2 megapixel with 7x optical zoom .. but the G2 has so much better quality. 4 megapixel is more than enough for u to make a 8x10 enlargement.

u can check out the previews here.. they have some sample pictures u can look at.
www.dpreview.com
www.imaging-resource.com

 

[teddymines]

The Canon S40 is a hot little camera that is at the top of my list. I'd be interested in any comments from people who have this camera.

 

[Flight]

I have the Canon G2 and have had excellent results with it even with 8 x 10 blow-ups. Excellent manual, simple straight forward camera controls and very good battery life even when I use the USB from the camera.

If you're still concerned about battery life get a multi card reader/writer and you're set.

Good Luck!!