suggestions on a cheap Point and Shoot?

[Homerboy]

Well our old Canon point and shoot just died JUST in time for the holidays. So I need to pick up a replacement ASAP.

Suggestions? ~$100 as I am trying to save up for a DSLR and just need something to hold over through the holidays.


SIDE NOTE: If you are selling a DSLR, I'd be VERY interested in seeing what you have. I don't need anything special. Or if you are selling a used Point and shoot I'd consider that too.

 

[Kaido]

Canon A1200: (available locally, ex. Staples - also called the "Canon IXUS 95 IS")

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_a1200

$99 on Amazon: (black)

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powersho.../dp/B004HW73S4

$87 on Amazon: (silver)

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powersho.../dp/B004HW73S4

Features:

* 12 megapixels
* 28mm wide-angle lens
* Focus range from 1.2" to infinity
* 4x optical zoom
* 720p video recording (plus 24fps film-style recording!)
* Nice large 2.7" LCD screen
* Uses 2 standard AA batteries

Sample images on Flickr:

Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/cameras/canon/powershot_sd1200_is/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/heathergreen/4630586950/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42352390@N05/4477851388/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fedascookies/4699249911/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveofnature/5940703980/

Video samples:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_7MBvAkSmk&hd=1

http://vimeo.com/23432981

Really nice camera for the price.

 

[Homerboy]

sweet! thanks! That's pretty much what I was looking for outside of a used DSLR.
Amazon Prime makes it a nice deal!

 

[jpeyton]

I would pass on the A1200 and get a Canon ELPH 100 HS, which is currently $119.99 at Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+...&skuId=2030087

Or you can pick up a $25 off $100 Staples coupon on eBay/e-junkie and get the same camera for $104.99 shipped from Staples.

Same resolution and zoom range as the A1200, but the 100 HS has:

+ Bigger LCD
+ Better HD video options (1080p24 and 720p30)
+ Faster continuous shooting
+ Much better low-light capabilities ("HS" = high-sensitivity CMOS)
+ Noticeably slimmer, easier to pocket

And the show-stopper:

+ Optical image stabilization (don't leave home without it)

 

[JohnnyRebel]

Canon Powershot SD1300IS Digital Elph Camera - Silver - Refurbished$99.95
http://www.adorama.com/ICASD1300SVR.html

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS Digital ELPH Camera - Black - Refurbished $99.95
http://www.adorama.com/ICASD1400BKR.html

 

[jpeyton]

Canon Powershot SD1300IS Digital Elph Camera - Silver - Refurbished$99.95
http://www.adorama.com/ICASD1300SVR.html

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS Digital ELPH Camera - Black - Refurbished $99.95
http://www.adorama.com/ICASD1400BKR.html

Using the Imaging Resource Comparometer, you can easily see that (at base ISO) the SD1400's lens/sensor combo performs worse in the corners, with more softness and chromatic aberration. The SD1300 fares better, but both have more corner softness and CA than the 100 HS.

At high ISO, the 100 HS is easily 1 stop better than the SD1400, and 1.5 stops better than the SD1300.

 

[JohnnyRebel]

Yea, the Elph 100 looks pretty good at a similar price. +1 on the Elph 100HS

JR

 

[Homerboy]

I (tried to) cancel the A1200 I had ordered apparently too hastily, but sadly can't I will return to Amazon when it arrives.

Placed the order for the ELPH!

Thanks so much guys!
now are you SURE nobody has a DSLR for sale?!?!?

 

[alkemyst]

The SD Elphs are the better choice. The A used to be my preference (A50, A60, A70, A650is) I owned...they don't stack up as well against the elphs anymore.

 

[ElFenix]

The SD Elphs are the better choice. The A used to be my preference (A50, A60, A70, A650is) I owned...they don't stack up as well against the elphs anymore.

the A650 was basically a canon G (G7? can't remember which) in a plastic shell that took AAs. very nice camera for fairly cheap.

 

[JohnnyRebel]

FWIW, all the Canon P&S cameras take great pictures. For travelling, being able to use AA batteries might be a plus. I'm just excited that there are so many great options in the $100 range.

JR

 

[The_Dude8]

canon SX130 at target for $99.99. A picture of the ad scan is below.
http://a.slickdeals.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=842420&d=1323314841

 

[shimpster]

Canon PowerShot Elph 100 HS
12.1-megapixel digital camera with 4X optical zoom
Includes a free camera bag ($20 value)

$119.99

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_280E100...FBrand%7cCanon

 

[shimpster]

or here;

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom (Grey)

$109.95

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho...g_bs_502394_11

 

[Homerboy]

ALready picked up the 100 HS from amazon the other day.
Very nice little camera. In fact TOO little for my meaty hands. I wish it was a tad larger.

 

[Homerboy]

hmm wait a min. I paid $119 only a couple days ago.
Does Amazon do price corrections?

 

[alkemyst]

hmm wait a min. I paid $119 only a couple days ago.
Does Amazon do price corrections?

Silver is $119, Grey is $109.

 

[Homerboy]

yeah I know. I bought grey.

 

[alkemyst]

Amazon may price adjust then.

 

[Homerboy]

"Hello, my name is Erick. I'll be happy to help you.
With the exception of TVs, Amazon doesn't offer a price match guarantee. We do spend considerable effort to ensure our prices are the lowest in the marketplace at any time. Because the marketplace is constantly changing and we strive to offer the lowest price, you'll see some fluctuations in our prices over time."