Digital Camera Reccomendation

Victor Frost

I'm looking for a point and shoot digital camera, not a DSLR, up to $250. Here are some rough specs I'm looking for:

• 10MP+
• Able to shoot 1080p video
• Uses SD Cards
• Charges via USB

Anything else is extra.

I'm looking at my mom's current camera as an option. It's a Fujifilm Finepix JX310 and it costs about $100 at Best Buy. I have two issues with this camera. First of all, the barreling is very noticeable. I'd like a camera that doesn't require me to do post-processing just to use an otherwise good photo. Secondly, While it does record in 1080p, the next lowest resolution is 640x480. Why no 720p? It's not a dealbreaker, but it's a little ehh....

Anyway, suggestions?

Dr. Timo

Canon's PowerShot series dominates the point and shoot market. They have models at every price point and you will very likely not find a better (measured by how well it takes pictures) camera for the same price. I don't think any of their models charge via USB, but assuming that requirement is due to extended periods away from an outlet, I suggest just getting an additional battery or two.

Victor Frost

The USB charging is really just because I am pretty much always within 10 feet of a USB port, even in the car. There are outlets near me too, It's just USB is more convenient.

Matt

DO NOT buy a sony. Proprietary battery, memory stick instead of SD card, even a proprietary shape USB cable! Hope you don't lose your cable b/c you won't be finding that thing in Monoprice.

Go to a store and test them out. Your #1 criteria is how quickly a picture takes after you hit the button. Shutter lag is insufferable.

Hitman Hart

I am by no means an expert on cameras but I have listened to someone who absolutely is at my store. Here are a few things to know, along with a suggestion.
1. Everyone uses SD now except for Samsung, who use Micro SD. Sony even uses SD, but their slot is built to accept a Memory Stick Pro Duo as well.
2 . Almost everyone has a proprietary battery, and every one that is rechargeable uses a proprietary battery. You will be able to find generic versions though.
3. Almost everyone has a proprietary USB port on the camera.
4. Most charge via USB but Sony and I think Nikon both like their separate charger for the battery

With that, I agree with Timo's suggestion, go for a Canon. The Canon Powershot ELPH 100HS is a favorite of the hardcore camera guy at my store.

Matt

Hm wow. Guess I haven't had to buy a point-and-shoot in about 6 years. I had a Canon Powershot S2IS that I love back then. It had a standard USB mini jack, and used rechargeable AAs which I already owned an army of. Guess things were bound to change. Too much $ to be gained by locking you ito the brand.

Hitman Hart

I think they just make better high capacity rechargeable batteries now.

Not nine

Canon Powershit S2IS

If you put your dick on your keyboard it goes from 'a' to 'z', eh?

Matt

Canon Powershit S2IS

If you put your dick on your keyboard it goes from 'a' to 'z', eh?

Awesome typo

Luke Burrage

I thought it was intentional, but couldn't work out why he thought it was shit.

Not nine

Awesome typo

It is. I love it. And this opportunity just had to be taken whether the 'i' was intended or not.

bodtchboy

I like the Panasonic Lumix cameras. I have the old TZ1, but it only does 720P. The Panasonic cameras are great with the Leica lenses and the 10X optical zoom. The pictures are awesome for a point and click in sunlight. They struggle indoors or low light like every point and click camera.

I just ordered a canon t2i (DSLR) camera. I've had a point and click for so long, I was feeling the limitations of them. I'm ready for a big honkin' camera to up the game for me!