Point and shoot cameras around $200?

[anyusername]

I'm looking to buy a point and shoot camera that costs up to $200. I really don't know much about cameras but i would like a good one. I've heard Canon and Nikon are the best out there?

What would you recommend?

 

[Gooberlx2]

I like/trust Canon most for compact P&S cameras.

PowerShot ELPH 100 HS

review

 

[anyusername]

Thanks for the recommendation.

I'm not very concerned with being able to record 1080p videos, but i am concerned about image quality. Does that came provide good image quality?

 

[akshatp]

If you can swing a few extra bucks, get the new Panasonic Lumix. I have the ZS7 and its the best p-n-s camera I have used. Had the Canon S95 and Nikon S8100 previously, this one blows them both away as far as PQ.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-...5850233&sr=8-5

 

[CptObvious]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2163647

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2162687

 

[Gooberlx2]

Had the Canon S95 and Nikon S8100 previously, this one blows them both away as far as PQ.

I can believe the Nikon (never been a fan of their compacts), but I have a seriously hard time believing the IQ from the ZS7 rivals the S95 in any scenario.

 

[akshatp]

I can believe the Nikon (never been a fan of their compacts), but I have a seriously hard time believing the IQ from the ZS7 rivals the S95 in any scenario.

Beleive it. I may give the s95 a slight edge in low light conditions, but nothing else.

 

[BabaBooey]

Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS $229 at best buy...target...wally world,etc...