Which point and shoot digital camera is best?

[D Money]

Samsung® Digital Camera
Value: 1040 Agent Gold Reward Points Product#: 43-4483-00

Imagine the convenience. Now make it a reality with this next-generation camera from Samsung. This model features a 10.2 megapixels CCD and powerful, 3x optical zoom. The 2.7" LCD offers improved contrast and color reproduction like never before. Digital Image Stabilization eliminates blur, Face Detection takes the guess work out of creating the perfect portrait, and Photo Help Guide provides easy-to-follow tips. Rechargeable battery included to stay powered up.



Sony® Digital Camera
Value: 1200 Agent Gold Reward Points Product#: 43-4452-00

The 8.1 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-S780 camera captures the magic of life with an advanced processor that powers new capabilities like face detection technology - a system that optimizes focus, exposure and color for accurate-and-natural photos of family and friends. Camera also features a 3x optical wide zoom, generous 2.5" LCD display, high ISO sensitivity for faster shutter response, histogram display, user-friendly function guidance, and a direct playback button for quick image checking. Camera operates on a lithium-ion battery (included).



Sony® Digital Camera
Value: 1340 Agent Gold Reward Points Product#: 43-4458-00

Now you can be ready to capture smiles as they happen. The 7.2 megapixel Cyber-shot DSCW120 from Sony features innovative Smile Shutter technology to help ensure better photographs. Built to impress, this camera boasts a Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens for high-quality close-ups, Sony's Double Anti-Blur solution for crisp clear images, and a generous 2.5" Clear Photo™ LCD display. Its BIONZ image processor offers speedy recovery that gets you ready for the next shot, and its Face Detection technology detects up to 8 faces and optimizes focus, exposure, and color for accurate, natural photos of family and friends.



Panasonic® Digital Camera
Value: 1400 Agent Gold Reward Points Product#: 43-4447-00

The 10-megapixel LZ10 Panasonic is perfect for anyone who desires a digital camera that blends power, performance and quality to maximize the photography experience. To provide digital photographers with added creative elements and performance, the LZ10 sports manual control over aperture and shutter speed. Other features include 5x optical zoom, 2.5" intelligent LCD with auto brightness, 30mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens (F3.3), quick auto focus with face detection, 27MB built-in memory, and advanced optical image stabilization.



Casio® Digital Camera
Value: 1600 Agent Gold Reward Points Product#: 43-4437-00

Spontaneous dance parties, exquisite sunsets, school graduations - each-and-every timeless moment is easily captured with the EX-S10 Digital Camera from Casio. As the world's smallest and thinnest 10 megapixel camera, it fits perfectly into accessible pockets for spontaneous snapshots and personal videos. And life will seem 10 times more vivid once this camera starts shooting because its 10 million pixels of extremely high resolution maximize clarity so detailed moments are captured the way you envisioned. Camera also features a 2.7" widescreen LCD, iTunes compatible video format, and YouTube video capture. Includes rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charger, AC power cord, USB cable, wrist strap and CD-ROM software.




Casio® EXZ-250 Digital Camera
Value: 1580 Agent Gold Reward Points Product#: 43-4481-00

This powerful camera is loaded with picture-perfecting technology. The 9.1 MP Exilim is equipped with a 3" TFT color display, 4x optical zoom and a 28 mm wide-angle lens. An image stabilization system ensures blur-free photos, while a face detection feature recognizes human faces and adjusts the focus accordingly. With Casio's Best Shot Mode, the 9.1 MP Exilim automatically analyzes the scene and finds the ideal picture setting for your every shot. The Exilim also has the ability to make your movies portable, just like your music. Simply capture video footage on your camera, and drag and drop directly into iTunes. Then upload to your iPod or iTouch. In addition, The Exilim boasts a cool YouTube™ Capture Mode that makes it easy to upload and share your videos publicly or privately. 1 GB memory card included.




I have the choice at all these, all have different points values however I have enough points for any of them through my Hertz reservations. If anyone has any of these, or could tell me which seems best, that would be great. I like teh casio's because it seems you can video record stuff on them as well. Any help would be great!

[ikozhukhin]

I would stick with either the Samsung or one of the Sony's. The image quality from the Casio's that I have seen is not all that great and I'm not so sure about the Panasonic.

[D Money]

THX! Bump for more info.

[Chris_PA]

This one

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

Sony® Digital Camera
Value: 1340 Agent Gold Reward Points Product#: 43-4458-00

Now you can be ready to capture smiles as they happen. The 7.2 megapixel Cyber-shot DSCW120 from Sony features innovative Smile Shutter technology to help ensure better photographs. Built to impress, this camera boasts a Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens for high-quality close-ups, Sony's Double Anti-Blur solution for crisp clear images, and a generous 2.5" Clear Photo™ LCD display. Its BIONZ image processor offers speedy recovery that gets you ready for the next shot, and its Face Detection technology detects up to 8 faces and optimizes focus, exposure, and color for accurate, natural photos of family and friends.

[Chris_PA]

Read this:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408budgetgroup/

[Stillen GLE]

I would, go with the sony, chris had pointed out.

[Honduh]

I like how the panasonic has manual features. how much are you looking to spend? And does it have to be one of those tiny ones?

[BradC]

My girl has a cybershot like the one quoted above. She likes it, takes decent pics. No issues with it quality-wise at all.

[D Money]

Originally Posted by Chris_PA

This one

Can that one take videos too? I liked the panasonic ones because it looks like you can take videos and upload them on youtube or something lol. Also Chris, what's the difference between the silver sony and the black sony?

[D Money]

whats the difference between the sonys? and does it take video?

[Jeffros Spec V]

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

whats the difference between the sonys? and does it take video?

I bought the camera chris suggested last night. Circuit City had them instock, on sale for like $115.

Yes, it takes video. Coo little camer.

[cszakolczai]

edit... didnt read your post about hertz points. SD 880 IS and Panasonic TZ5 are out. The casio Exilm's are sweet, and really really thin. I sell a lot of those to guys who go to black tie events and slide the camera into their shirt pocket.

[D Money]

Originally Posted by cszakolczai

edit... didnt read your post about hertz points. SD 880 IS and Panasonic TZ5 are out. The casio Exilm's are sweet, and really really thin. I sell a lot of those to guys who go to black tie events and slide the camera into their shirt pocket.

yeah I saw that. Do you think its better than the sony? Will I need a memory card for that one too?

Basically I just want it to be small, take good pics, and have a video camera kinda. haha

I am only getting one because its free basically. Well I earned it, just only have the option to get stuff from hertz now, no more pre-paid credit cards.

[cszakolczai]

^ word, you do need a memory card. If I remember correctly they use XD cards. Its a nice camera, I'd rock one in a hearbeat. Very easy to use.

[grimm]

i like the canon sd series. i have a sd750 and it does video.

[D Money]

Originally Posted by cszakolczai

^ word, you do need a memory card. If I remember correctly they use XD cards. Its a nice camera, I'd rock one in a hearbeat. Very easy to use.

ok so I need a memory card for that too.

Jeffros just got the sony one and he said his didn't come with a usb cord either. So how the hell do you put the pics on the comp? You gotta buy that seperate too! Same for that thin casio, or no?

[grimm]

you can probably use the same cord as your cell phone or any one that has a mini USB to USB and or you have to buy a card reader.

[cszakolczai]

the USB cord should come with the camera. I am not a big sony fan when it comes to digital camera's.

[SupraJDS]

Sony® Digital Camera
Value: 1340 Agent Gold Reward Points Product#: 43-4458-00

Now you can be ready to capture smiles as they happen. The 7.2 megapixel Cyber-shot DSCW120 from Sony features innovative Smile Shutter technology to help ensure better photographs. Built to impress, this camera boasts a Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens for high-quality close-ups, Sony's Double Anti-Blur solution for crisp clear images, and a generous 2.5" Clear Photo™ LCD display. Its BIONZ image processor offers speedy recovery that gets you ready for the next shot, and its Face Detection technology detects up to 8 faces and optimizes focus, exposure, and color for accurate, natural photos of family and friends.



Bought this one for the girl as one of her christmas presents, had good reviews and should be perfect for her.