Powershot vs. Cybershot vs. Coolpix

SantaPimp27 · 12-20-2009, 12:53 AM

Ok so my brother wants just a small point and shoot for xmas. Nothing to major. My mom told me to pick one out and get it for him because shes going to be out of the country til wednesday.

I just picked up a Nikon d5000 for myself, but the reviews on the Nikon point and shoots have been less then stellar so im not sure what to get.

So my question would be which of these is the best brand? I guess best bang for the buck. Nothing over $250-$300 because my brother isnt into photography, he just wants a camera.

Thanks

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 12-20-2009, 05:08 AM

IXUS.

BMW F22 · 12-20-2009, 05:44 AM

Okay when it comes to DSLR the 2 main brands are Nikon (makes coolpix) and Canon (makes powershot). Sony also makes great DSLR's but that's not what people really think of when they think of DSLR. As for the point-n-shoot, you can't go wrong with any of them. Sony makes great cameras so you could go for that. Nikon's coolpix is very good as well. I've not used Nikon before and can only base them on those that have them. I have, however, used a powershot (digital elph?) and I really like the pix. I was actually looking at a Canon powershot before ending up with a DSLR.

oneintheory · 12-20-2009, 09:17 AM

Powershot SX120

BillLee · 12-20-2009, 09:22 AM

Cybershot makes great P&S cameras

Andrew@ET · 01-14-2010, 06:26 PM

Panasonic lumix series i just bought one they are pretty damn good

Ender514 · 01-14-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@EMS

Panasonic lumix series i just bought one they are pretty damn good

+1.....

xg3 · 01-14-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ender514

+1.....

+1... girlfriend's family is a Sony Distributor here... and i have played with plenty of P&S..

as of 2009 models..

Panasonic Lumix is hands down the winner.. any model..
Follow by Sony and lastly Samsung.

- Paul - · 01-15-2010, 11:38 AM

Lumix good but the Canon is better (imo)

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SantaPimp27 Lieutenant 37 Rep 412 Posts Drives: Slow homie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1)	Powershot vs. Cybershot vs. Coolpix Ok so my brother wants just a small point and shoot for xmas. Nothing to major. My mom told me to pick one out and get it for him because shes going to be out of the country til wednesday. I just picked up a Nikon d5000 for myself, but the reviews on the Nikon point and shoots have been less then stellar so im not sure what to get. So my question would be which of these is the best brand? I guess best bang for the buck. Nothing over $250-$300 because my brother isnt into photography, he just wants a camera. Thanks __________________
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BMW F22 Major General 3666 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Okay when it comes to DSLR the 2 main brands are Nikon (makes coolpix) and Canon (makes powershot). Sony also makes great DSLR's but that's not what people really think of when they think of DSLR. As for the point-n-shoot, you can't go wrong with any of them. Sony makes great cameras so you could go for that. Nikon's coolpix is very good as well. I've not used Nikon before and can only base them on those that have them. I have, however, used a powershot (digital elph?) and I really like the pix. I was actually looking at a Canon powershot before ending up with a DSLR.
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