Camera suggestions

[prozach626]

I've been looking on the web to try to find a camera that suits my needs and I was getting nowhere trying to filter through the BS about something I know nothing about. Then a thought came to me... Why not ask the people I associate with who take a ton of pictures? So I turn to you... fellow coaster buffs. Can you please offer me suggestions on a camera to buy? Here are my priorities in order:

 

1) Easy to use

2) Picture Quality

3) Compact

4) Something that will last

 

The camera will mostly be used for vacation pictures. We mostly upload our pictures to our laptop and facebook accounts, but occasionally we like print out 5x7 or slightly larger pictures to have around our house.

 

I'm looking to spend around $100 or so. I want something I can keep for several years. Any suggestions are appreciated!

 

Thanks,

Zach

[Invertalon]

While $100 is quite limited, there are some good options. The Canon S95, S100, S110, etc... Are all great point and shoots with slightly larger image sensor for better low light performance, sharper images with better image clarity. However, they are generally more expensive. But I would look for an older one (S95 for example) on ebay used and I am sure you can get one for around your price. I actually have one as well for sale if interested, you can contact me via PM me for more information if you want.

 

I am sure some others can offer some better advice in other brands, but I really only use Canon and I am extremely familiar with the SLR market of the spectrum... Not too much in the point and shoot area, except the S and G series stuff.

 

At $100 though unless you go used, most cameras will have near identical image quality. You will see little difference to be honest! Some may have more zoom range, better LCD’s, more “manual” features, etc… But in the end, most of those cameras share the same image sensor within a brand and won’t be much different from one another. If you have an iPhone or comparable phone, you may be better off with that versus a dedicated camera at that low of price point and be worth saving up a little more for something a bit better.

 

Hope this helps.

[prozach626]

^^ Thanks. I'd be more than willing to spend $200-$300, if I knew I'd use the camera more. We will only be using it a couple times a year, which is why I don't want to spend too much.