what are everyone's thoughts and reviews on the Sony Posershot DSCW50 Digital Camera!?

i am trying to equate cameras for an upcoming trip to ireland and i am on a budget, but i dont want to sacrifice quality. and i really dot want a camera with disposable batteries. but i dont know jack about cameras, so any imput would be GREATLY appreciated!

Answer by Rocky
1st of all…you can never go incorrect with Sony. I have a different model of a Sony Digital Camera & I like mine!

Answer by Chele
In regard to disposable batteries … there are rechargeable batteries/chargers for AA and AAA batteries. The plus side it that if your rechargeables go dead you can always go into a store and buy replacements … if the camera has a special battery you’ll need to invest more money to have at least one back up battery (that can set you back a buck for those) and if you forget or lose your “special battery charger” you’re basically out of luck … this is from personal experience !!! I’ve had sony and canon cameras … like both, but my next camera will have picture stabilization. Also know that if the camera has only a screen not a view finder you’ll go through batteries quicker as that screen uses a lot of juice to run, and it’s hard to see that screen if you’re out in the bright sunlight (also from experience) Delight in your trip to Ireland !!!

Answer by Alan M
Here’s a page to check out:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a630%2Csony_dscw50%2Csony_dscw100&show=all

If you particularly like Sony, consider the DSC-W100. It seems like a much nicer camera in a very similar wrap. It is 8 MP instead of 6 MP. The sensor is nearly twice as huge, which translates into better quality pictures. It rates a half-star above the W50. Of course, it costs more. This page says it is only slightly more, but I checked a few of my favorite suppliers and I see the W50 is really promotion for about $ 180 in New York, while the W100 is promotion for $ 245-250.

If you can handle the increase in price – which isn’t that fantastic in set alight of your desire for quality – I’d also urge you to consider the Canon Powershot A630. It is right at the same $ 245-250 price point, but in addition to the same “upgrades” mentioned for the W100 above, it zooms to 140 mm (equiv) instead of 114 mm. It has a larger lens opening at the maximum zoom too, which will help you “get the shot” in lower lighting. Once you DO know jack about cameras, the Canon will let you determine either the gap or shutter speed or both. The flip-out-and-twist LCD monitor is fantastic for odd angle camera positions, such as very low to the ground or held overhead, as you might want to do in a crowd. Mostly, with your trip in mind, the Canon uses “AA” batteries. While you might like by rechargeable batteries, you will find that “AA” batteries are very convenient and can be bought pretty much anywhere if your battery dies. You can carry a set of Energizer e2 Lithium batteries and they are doubtless the only backups you need. My son has the Canon A620 and he went to Romania for 10 days and didn’t exhaust one set of the e2′s.

See this review and look at the sample pictures:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a630.html

With this camera, you will find the memory card is a cute small token of thanks from Canon, but not much more. Buy a 1 GB Sandisk Ultra II or Extreme III card. You will NEED the increased capacity and write speed to fully realize the benefits of your camera. The Ultra II would be brilliant, but if you are really into video, you might prefer the quicker Extreme III

Answer by Koko
Haha ok first off Canons are a small bit better in quality than Sony though many people may aruge that. Canons tend to have larger sensors too than Sony in Point and Shoot Cameras. Larger sensors are better than lots of megapixels. If you want the bang for your buck go with the Canon A630 or 640. The A630 imagine quality is brilliant. I would recommond that for maxium imagine quality for that size of a camera

Answer by zen
I have been a long-time Sony camera buyer (higher end Prosumer level) and needed a grab-n-go camera and bought the W50 at Sam’s Club for under $ 200, and have loved it. It’s quality is excellent and it feels solid in the hand whether you’re pointing at the moon or an arm’s length self-likeness. Nice huge LCD too.

The battery is a recharge and holds a charge for numerous hours of off and on use. Still, i bought an extra battery ($ 30 eBay) to be able to have one charged in my pocket just in case.

To me the point is it feels durable and slips easily into the pocket and has a viewfinder if it’s too bright to see the back LCD very well.

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I’m down to these SLR Camera.

(BY THE WAY, CAN THESE SLR CAMERA RECORD VIDEO?)

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I know that all of you guys perfer Canon, since it is a leading brand for photograph. But I have review all the specific on these camera and that this Sony has more pixel, better lens, and it basically out smart the canon by a bit. And the price is cheaper, plus it give you 1 extra lens! So overall the winner is Sony?

What do you guys reckon?
Still Canon or Sony?

Delight review the camera before posting.

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-eos-rebel-xs/4507-6501_7-33200309.html?tag=mncol;rnav

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-alpha-dslr-a200/4507-6501_7-32815228.html?tag=mncol;rnav
(I’m thinking about this one)

Answer by Travel Gal
Still Canon, I prefer this one over both of those – http://www.digitalcamerastyle.com/canon-eos-450d-digital-camera because of better set alight automation, I don’t always have time to set up when i’m traveling or somewhere I can expect quick changes like at the zoo.

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