Sony Cybershot DSC-S60

I am a beginner when it comes to photography and I'd say this camera is very good for beginners. It has plenty of pre-set, auto options for many situations but it also allows you to fine tune some settings for those who want to get more in depth with the camera. All menus are easily accesible, buttons are easy to push, screen is easy to read. Camera has good weight, not to heavy, but not to small at the same time. Ive noticed that it eats through batteries rather quickly though. But the new E2 batteries or whatever they are, from Energizer, lasted me probably 6 times as long as regular batteries so I would suggest using those in this camera.

Good quality lens, good video quality, easy-to-use interface

Havnt figured out how to take clear night shots, shutter speed is a LITTLE to slow for some action shots (ie. cars, people moving really crazy)

I enjoy the camera, it has some nice features. The video option is nice and you do get good image quality. The batteries get used up pretty fast. The zoom isint all that powerfull but it does have a nice lense.

Karl zeis Lens Video options

All accesories for it are supper expensive such as a zoom or waterproof case.

Canon Powershot

I have had this camera for only two weeks now but I am very impressed with it so far. I can take many more photos with this camera than I could with my old one before the batteries die. I like that it uses standard size AA batteries so that in a pinch, I can easily get some if I suddenly come up dead. As for the camera, it is nice and compact with a decent sized LCD screen. The controls are easily reached, and for the most part easy to understand. As with all did\gital devices now days, it seems to have a dizzying aray of menus to navigate. Unfortunately you have to do just that in order to get to the controls for shutter speed and F stop. The saving grace is that the pre-programmed modes cover a wide array of lighting conditions that you are most likely to encounter. The only real complaint I have with the controls is that the Mode dial on top tends to spin too easily, so you must make sure to be careful not to switch modes accidently The shutter response on this camera is almost as quick as on a film camera. This is a big bonus for those of us who want to take real action shots with a digital camera. I have only seen faster response from much more expensive digital cameras.

Speeed - The camera boots up fast and has good shutter response. Battery life, and the fact that it uses AA's. Can take movies with sound for as long as the memory card holds out.

Mode select dial spins too easily. Menus can become rather confusing when trying to access manual controls

Samsung Digimax that I have had for a few years. I tried the Canon A95, Fuji Finepix 4300, Nikon Coolpix, this camera seemed to have the best combination of features, speed, and size for me.

No comment, I have not had a need for it. Registering is easy on-line