Best Inexpensive Digital Camera

 

There are plenty of inexpensive digital cameras out there that are very good.  I can't tell you which one is the best.  That's for you to decide.  Plus, it's not like I have the cameras to review.  Only legitimate product sites have those kinds of assets.  I'm just going to tell you about some good ones without any actual hands-on knowledge of the cameras.  Let's get on with it.

The names in cameras should not be surprising.  There is Canon, Kodak, Sony and more.  For people looking for a cheap camera that is still good, they should look for the simple kind that has all the basic features of a point and shoot camera.  One can get a good camera for less than $200 if they know where to look.  A camera like this is good for people that are buying their first digital camera or just don't want to spend a lot of money just to take pictures.  These cheaper cameras are also good for kids to use.

The inexpensive cameras are a little bit bigger than the more expensive models, but they are also easier to handle.  Some people don't like tiny buttons to deal with and prefer a camera with a little more weight to it.  Cheaper digital cameras don't have as many features as their fancier counterparts and they aren't designed for any specialty photographs.  People that are very serious about their photography will probably want to spend a little more money for something that has more features.  Otherwise, a cheaper camera will do just fine for those that simply want to take pictures and share them with friends and family.

There are all kinds of websites that review digital cameras expensive and cheap.  Of course, they tend to all have different opinions of each camera, so it can be hard trying to figure out which one really is the best.  You really just have to compare them and see which ones they like the most.  The best sites allow you to see all of the features of each camera in a chart or something like that.  Whatever makes it fast and easy.  Who wants to spend hours reading about each camera one at a time?  Just find the one you like and go with it. 

For the best inexpensive digital camera, you will want to go with Canon.  They have a model called the PowerShot SD1400 IS.  This model sells for about $180 and has 720p HD video.  This camera garnered the best reviews from most of the related websites.  I'm guessing this is correct because I didn't go and look at all the reviews anyway.  But, Canon is the best brand of cameras so why wouldn't it be true?  Anyway, the controls are simple and it can be hooked up to an HDTV using an HDMI cable to watch videos the way they were meant to be seen.  In addition to video, the camera takes clear pictures that are consistence and colorful. 

The camera has 22 different presets and and uses one of them automatically depending on the type of picture is being taken and the lighting.  Users can choose their own mode if they are not happy with the one the camera chooses or if they just want something different.  Whatever the situation, the Canon camera can take a great photo.

There are also some drawbacks to the PowerShot.  It does not shoot fast in single-shot mode, meaning there is about two seconds between each picture that can be taken.  It is also slow when it's in continuous shooting mode.  There is no optical viewfinder and the zoom doesn't work for video.  The camera has a 14.1 megapixel sensor.

If you want to be even cheaper, Canon has another model for about $150 called the PowerShot SD1300 IS.  This model has fewer megapixels and doesn't even offer HD video.  It only shoots video in standard definition and there is still no optical zoom.  The camera also has fewer scene modes than the SD1400.  The cheaper version is also a little bigger and heavier, but the rest of it is pretty much the same as the slightly more expensive model.  The SD 1300 is actually preferred by some reviewers as they say it has better picture quality.  If you can do without HD video and a few other minor features, then this is the camera to get.  It also costs less than the slightly better version, but why pay more if it really isn't all that much better? 

For alternatives to the cameras from Canon, there is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20.  This one sells for about $185 and is the biggest competition to the Canon PowerShot.  This camera does all the same things as the Canon, but it has an 8x zoom compared to the Canon's 4x zoom.  The Panasonic does not take great photos in low light, and the reviews reflect that.  It also doesn't have an HDMI port so you can't hook it up to your TV directly to watch videos.  That's kind of lame and may be enough reason for people to go with the Canon.

Other cameras include the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 for $170.  The cool thing about this camera is that is allows you to take 268-degree shot vertically or horizontally by panning the camera.  While it sounds cool, reviewers stated that the photos taken as a result are not as good as those on more expensive Sony cameras.  While the Sony camera is good, it isn't quite as good as the one from Canon.  They are both similar, so buyers should probably check out both before making a decision.  They cost about the same amount, so price isn't really an issue.

Then there's the Kodak EasyShare M580.  For $145, it's a good camera with some solid features.  It has all the cool features that the other cameras do, but the photo quality isn't up to par with the competition.  It is cheaper, but it's not as good as the offerings from Panasonic and Canon.

It seems to me that people should just go with the Canon.  Canon is the best when it comes to making cameras anyway, so you really can't go wrong.  If you really want a good camera, then you'll have to shell out the bigger bucks.  You get what you pay for, so just remember that.  However, any one of these inexpensive cameras should do the job just fine as along as you're not a professional photographer or trying to be one.

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