Need info on SMALL point and shoot digital camera

[medxam]

I have any number of cameras, including a Nikon D90 DSLR with several lenses, BUT I am looking for a small "point and shoot" digital camera that I will not mind carrying with me at all times.

I want a good one, but not one designed for a pro. I have checked out the new Nikon, but it may be more than I want. I would love to have one that also will do close up shots.

Please let me know what you have and what you like or don't like.

 

[Engineer1911]

Kodak at WalMart. There is always a Kodak digital on clearance sale. I have been very happy with my $95 Kodak camera.

 

[McShooty]

As I was recently looking for a new digital camera it seemed to me that the Panasonic Lumix line got the best customer reviews on Amazon and other sites. For about 130 bucks I got a 14 megapixel Lumix with 8X optical zoom, autofocus and image stabilizer. It is compact and, best of all, Goobye Double-A's! It comes with a rechargeable battery and charger. It is quite compact but has a large view screen. There is no viewfinder but there is a macro mode for close-ups. The control menus are simple and operation is easy. Picture quality seems good so far. Previously I have used a Canon Powershot 7.1 Megapixel and it works just fine and takes good closeups but it eats AA's. Canons also get good reviews.

 

[Cyrano]

For several years I used a little Sony. About the size of a deck of cards, but thinner. Had a good telephoto and macro capability.

 

[hoppes-no9]

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS

Footprint smaller than a deck of cards, and only a hair over 5/8" thick. Small enough to carry in a shirt or pants pocket and fugetaboutit. Kinda like a 340PD

Great picture quality too, like most Canon digital cameras I've used.

Under $200 at most places.

Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot SD1400IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black): Camera & Photo

 

[bk43]

Why even mess with a camera, although any Nikon Coolpix seems get it done. Get a new cellphone and make the shopping criteria photo quality as number one. Some of the new ones take really impressive pics.

Bob

 

[H Richard]

I picked up a Cannon A1100IS about a year ago. Will fit in a shirt pocket, 2" view screen, but also a coupled VIEWFINDER for when out in bright sun and can't see the screen. Close-up and Image Stabilization. 4X zoom. Takes 2 AA batteries, and battery like isn't the greatest. When traveling i stuck a 4 pk of AA's in my pocket and never had a problem. When you get the low battery signal you can still get another 20+ shots.

 

[Rule3]

Try these places. You will have so much information and be so confused you will buy the first one you see at the store regardless

FWIW I just bought the Fuji FinePix XP10 as I wanted a waterproof, shockproof go anywhere camera.

I think all the basic lower priced cameras are all pretty good these days.

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[revolvergeek]

I just picked up an Olympus XZ-1 for work a couple months back and really like it. Small, solid, fast lens, takes great pics and shoots HD video. Not super cheap though (~$400), but I have been very impressed overall with it.