Need help picking digi cam

[moosey]

I want a good digital camera in the $250 price range. I'd like to get as high a megapixel rating as possible without being too expensive. That being said, the largest I'd be printing a picture would probably be 8x10 (if that), mostly 4x6. I'd also prefer that it have the A/V out to connect to a TV.

I'll use it just for regular everyday point and shoot so I want it to be automatic in addition to manual mode and have red-eye reduction. Also, I think I'd prefer that it have the rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.

The brands I've been looking at are Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Sony. I hear Nikon and Sony have good lenses.
If there are any cameras you could recommend let me know, or if you have any personal experience with a camera like this.

Thanks

 

[aplefka]

Preferences on optical zoom? And let me tell you now, NEVER pay attention to digital zoom.

 

[Dman877]

You want a small camera? SLR? Preference on memory type?

 

[moosey]

No real preference on mem type, I do like the SD though.

No SLR, just a regular everyday camera.

A small camera is nice, don't want something too big (or super super small either)

Also, I'd like a decent zoom, but not something that's gonna cost a ton.

 

[Baked]

Canon PowerShot A510 3.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom. Uses a pair of AA batteries. $187.

Or

Canon Powershot SD200 3.2MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom. Uses proprietary battery. $250.

Both use SD memory card. Those are Amazon.com prices.

 

[moosey]

Thanks, I was actually looking at the SD200. Would that give me nice prints even if I did want to print an 8x10 every so often?

 

[teddyv]

The SD-200 is on sale at Best Buy right now, with rebates and discounts, for about $225 - a pretty amazing deal. I have the SD-400 and absolutely love it.

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: moosey
Thanks, I was actually looking at the SD200. Would that give me nice prints even if I did want to print an 8x10 every so often?

At 3MP, 8x10 shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Funyuns101]

Originally posted by: teddyv
The SD-200 is on sale at Best Buy right now, with rebates and discounts, for about $225 - a pretty amazing deal. I have the SD-400 and absolutely love it.

$200 after rebates (it's probably at 'hot deals')... before taxes and/or shipping... go for it... i have the sd300 and it's frickin' awesome~

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: moosey
Thanks, I was actually looking at the SD200. Would that give me nice prints even if I did want to print an 8x10 every so often?

At 3MP, 8x10 shouldn't be a problem.

I agree..

I have the Canon LS 1 (10x Optical) and I LOVE IT.

3.2mp gets the job done, takes pics JUST as nice as my buddies Olymp 50/50.




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[bjc112]

Have you made a decision?

 

[Atomik]

I went with the A510 (it's in the mail!), the SD200 is a little too small for me. Just personal preference, but I think any Cannon would make you happy. They are known to be quality cameras. Let us know what you decide!

 

[amol]

I have the SD300, it is a VERY NICE camera

The SD200 is comparable

Oh, and STAY AWAY from digital zoom. It degrades the picture

 

[moosey]

looks like the SD200 might be the way to go. The SD300 is a bit more pricy, like $50-60. Any major diffs between the SD200 and the A510 though?

Should make a decision soon, i think newegg had the SD200 for about $250.

Also. I saw newegg has the Nikon CoolPix 5900 and 5200 for about $15-20 more than the SD200 and they're 5MP. Would you recommend any of those over the Canon?