Best Digital Camera for $200? *Quick Question* Please read.

[prodigy215]

I have done thorough research throughout forums and the internet, and I have come across a few 8mp Digital Camera's thats seems like an great buy to me. But need your guys opinions first. First, I'm looking for a digital camera thats small(dont have to be ultra-compact), I'm in the under $200 range.

I'm looking for a digital camera that takes great enough pictures of people and cars,etc.. During the day and night time (indoor & outdoors). I'm really interested in a camera that takes great pictures at night time outdoors without alot of red-eye. And also starts up relatively quickly and doesn't have a huge lag time between photos. The less noise, the better for me.


Fujifilm Finepix J10,
Nikon Coolpix P50,
Canon PowerShot A580,
Fuji FinePix F40fd
Fujifilm F45fd,
Fuji FinePix F480
Casio EXZ80
Casio Exilim EX-Z9
NIKON Coolpix S210
NIKON Coolpix L18


P.S: If any opinions or suggestions feel free to post also. Reply back asap, Thanks a lot! Appreciate it!

My Current camera is a : Olympus D-550. Time for a change! :-)

[David Metsky]

The Fuji F40 will get you the best high ISO performance, meaning that you will be able to take shots in lower light without a flash and still get high quality images. But if you're talking about being at a bar or restaurant with friends and wanting to take a picture, you'll still need to use the flash. In that case I'd look at the Canon A590 (has IS, which the A580 doesn't have), the Nikon P50 and the Sony W-130, all of which have good in camera redeye removal tools.

[prodigy215]

Thanks alor for the reply. So the Nikon Coolpix P50 will be the best overall buy for the price range?

[David Metsky]

So the Nikon Coolpix P50 will be the best overall buy for the price range?
I didn't say anything like that. You really haven't given us enough to pick which one of these is best for you. If you can, fill out the questionnaire at the top of the forum it may help refine your search.

[youredd]

You can look at the new Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS, it's on sale at a deal site for only $179 now, it may satisfied with all your needs.

http://www.dealstudio.com/viewtopic.php?t=38937&ru=290

[AndyfromVA]

I tried entering the coupon code and the Dell Home site said the coupon had already been redeemed. Without the coupon the price is $219.99.

[bascom]

"I'm really interested in a camera that takes great pictures at night time outdoors without alot of red-eye."

I don't think you can get that for only $200.

I tried entering the coupon code and the Dell Home site said the coupon had already been redeemed. Without the coupon the price is $219.99.
What camera?

[AndyfromVA]

The Canon SD1100 he said was available at Dell for $179.

[KCook]

In my view your list is a very mixed bag. The Fuji J10, both Casios, and Nikon L18 are econo cams. Can certainly take good shots, just not a lot to play with. *

The Canon A580, Fuji F480, and Nikon S210 kinda fill in the middle ground. Impossible for me to pick a favorite among those, each has pluses and minuses.

That leaves the Nikon P50 and Fuji F40/45fd (same camera) as the "advanced" choices. Ok, nowhere near so advanced as, say a Canon SX100. But for their price bracket about as advanced as you can hope for. With that comes risk, their automation is not so foolproof as the cameras in the prior paragraph. In other words, more of a learning curve. As for my pick, I bought a Fuji F45fd.

Sorry, I can't answer your performance concerns on red-eye, etc. You may want make your own trials with the cameras in the store for that.

Kelly Cook

* - Well, the Nikon L18 was a fun play in the store. But just tanked in a new review ....

[AndyfromVA]

Prodigy,

The Panasonic FS3 isn't on your list. but I think it's an excellent camera. I also like the Sony W120.

[prodigy215]

Thanks a lot for the reply's everyone, really appreciate it! I bought the Nikon Coolpix L16 from Walmart for $100. Thats a very good deal and really cheap. The camera takes great enough pictures at day and night, its small and very reasonable especially for the price. Thanks again for all the reply's once again! Was very helpful:)

[KCook]

For anybody interested in the Fuji F45fd I have put up a sample photo collection showing the 8Mp resolution and other features -

http://fujif45fd.needsabeach.com/

Kelly