Comparing Digital Cameras

Most people don't know what they want in a digital camera except they want something cheap. For the amateur photographer starting out with a low cost camera can be good. However, as you become more proficient, a model that provides more advanced features will be more fulfilling. Go here now to a special site which offers discounts on cameras and other electronic gifts you are looking for.

Megapixels - Before choosing a camera know that megapixels are not as crucial as one would think. Most new digital cameras come with at least 5 megapixels which is adequate for printing up to 11 x 14 inch pictures. For blowing up pictures to larger sizes check with the table below:

• 0.5 megapixels - 3x5 inch
• 2 megapixels - 8x10 inch
• 4 megapixels - 11x14 inch
• 6 megapixels - 16x20 inch
• 8 megapixels - 20x30 inch
• 10+ megapixels - 25x40 inch

Zoom Lens: The optical zoom lens allows the user to take pictures of objects further away and yet have the object come into focus. Normally, the higher the optical zoom lens the more expensive the camera. Most cheap digital cameras come with an optical zoom between 3x to 5x.
Video & HD Movies: The more expensive digital camera allows the user to take video or HD movies. The memory card installed in the camera will determine in minutes the length of video or HD movie that can be taken.

The following list of camera brands will be shown by camera model-megapixels-zoom-price for comparison. This format will be used for all succeeding brand comparison lists.

Olympus Stylus 770 SW - 7.1 - 2.5" - 3X - $5.86
Olympus SP-700 - 6.18 - 3" - 3X - $29.99
Olympus Camedia D-560 - 3.2 - 1.8" - 3X - $74.99
Olympus Stylus 840 - 8 2 - 7" - 5X - $208.40
Olympus Stylus 710 - 7.1 - 2.5" - 3X - $195.99
Olympus Stylus 1010 - 10.1 - 2.7" - 7X - $278.89
Olympus SP-550 - 7.1 - 2.5" - 18X - $279.- 309

Samsung S630 - 6 - 2.5" - 3X - $7.99
Samsung Digimax S600 - 6 - 2.4" - 3X - $9.99
Samsung SL30 - 10.2 - 2.5" - 3X - $79 - 99
Samsung S860 - 8.1 - 2.4" - 3X - $149.99
Samsung i85 - 8 - 2 3" - 5X - $194 - 206
Samsung HZ25W - 12.5 - 3" - 24X - $399.99
Samsung TL320 - 12 - 3" - 5X - $299 - 350

Canon PowerShot S50 - 5 - 1.8" - 3X - $6.17
Canon PowerShot G10 - 14.7 - 3" - 5X - $14.95
Canon PowerShot SD40 - 7.1 - 1.8" - 2.4X - $24.97
Canon PowerShot A430 - 4 - 1.8" - 4X - $169.95
Canon PowerShot D890IS - 10 - 2.5" - 5X - $195 - 254
Canon PowerShot SX20IS - 12.1 - 2.5" - 20X - $369.99
Canon PowerShot TX1 - 7.1 - 1.8" - 10X - $329.99

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P50 - 2.1 - 2" - 3X - $24.99
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S780 - 8.1 - 2.5" - 3X - $69.95
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S730 - 7.2 - 2.4" - 3X - $99.99
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W170/B - 10.1 - 2.7" - 5X - $178.89
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W80/W - 7.2 - 2.5" - 3X - $198.88
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W30 - 6 - 2" - 3X - $349.95
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 - 7.2 - 3" - 12X - $388.00

Nikon CoolPix S200 - 7.1 - 2.5" - 3X - $16.88
Nikon CoolPix S9 - 6/ - 5" - 3X - $69.95
Nikon CoolPix L1 - 6.2 - 2.5" - 5X - $79.95
Nikon CoolPix L15 - 8 - 2.7" - 3X - $168.00
Nikon CoolPix S50 - 7.2 - 3" - 3X - $178.00
Nikon CoolPix S510 - 8.1 - 2.5" - 3X - $295.45
Nikon CoolPix P80 - 10.1 - 2.7" - 18X - $334.20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9 - 6 - 2.5" - 3X - $7.99
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS70 - 7.2 - 2" - 3X - $64.99
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8K - 8.1 - 2.5" - 5X - $99.00
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 - 8.1 - 3" - 3.6X - $174.74
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S - 9.1 - 3" - 10X - $223.- 295
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20K - 10.1 - 3" - 4X - $299.99
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35K - 12.1 - 2.7" - 18X - $299 - 389

Note: Panasonic cameras require Panasonic batteries. Other brands will not work in their cameras.

Fujifilm FinePix A203 - 2 - 1.5" - 3X - $9.99
Fujifilm FinePix S3100 - 4 - 1.5" - 6X - $66 - 418
Fujifilm FinePix E550 - 6.3 - 2" - 4X - $95.95
Fujifilm FinePix F480 - 8.2 - 2.7" - 4X - $199.95
Fujifilm FinePix Z100fd - 8 - 2.7" - 5X - $190.99
Fujifilm FinePix S700 - 7.1 - 2.5" - 10X - $389.99
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd - 10 - 2.5" - 18X - $287.91

Casio EXILIM EX-Z1050 - 10.1 - 2.6" - 3X - $7.99
Casio EXILIM EX-S20U - 2 - 1.6" - 4X - $9.99
Casio QV-R4 - 4 - 1.6" - 3X - $22.00
Casio EXILIM EX-Z100PK - 10.1 - 2.7" - 4X - $171 - 237
Casio EXILIM EX-S10 - 10.1 - 2.6" - 3X - $177 - 192
Casio EXILIM EX-FH20 - 9.1 - 3" - 20X - $320 - 400
Casio EXILIM EX-H10 - 12.1 - 3" - 10X - $249.00

Did you have a price range in mind? Is brand important to you? What combination of zoom, LCD (viewing area), and megapixel is right for you? The above prices may vary depending upon location. Go online and look at the camera and the product specifications that come from the manufacture for those cameras that interest you. Look for the best deal and then buy the one that is right for you.

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