Best Image Quality, $400-500

[lorkp]

Hello, Image quality is the most important factor for my decision. What camera gives the best image in this range?

[PhilR.]

Image quality can be highly subjective when comparing cameras of similar quality, and since there is no standardizing body to make a determination as to which is truely "best", you will have to go with opinions only. At any rate, give the Canon G6 a look...

PhilR.

[lorkp]

It turns out that I can not afford a G6, but I can afford a s70. Would this be the next best camera?

[aussie_rob]

if you don't care about size, age, etc, only picture. i would think an older slr camera or a 2nd hand slr.

[lorkp]

but a digital camera right? what models?

[abhinav]

I think you can get G6 for < 500 at Dell.

[lorkp]

actually truth be told, I said 400 to 500 because I was worried people would think of MSRP. My real budget is close to 400. Think Panasonic FZ5 as the most expensive I can buy.

[kimnicho]

IMHO, the FX5 is one of the best cameras out there so if that's all you can afford, that's not a bad situation to be in :D Canon S70 is also stellar. Also, many people rave about the Fuji E550 and it can be had for less than $300.

[lorkp]

If I could get a Canon Digital Rebel (300D) for about $400 would that be my best bet?