Suggest Point & Shoot Digital Camera

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Praks

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This post is written after lots of research on P&S cameras,

Looking for decent P&S Digital Camera. Have been using Canon PowerShot A570 IS & addicted to its very good clarity. Getting fed up due to its bulkiness & continuous problem of "Low batteries" message even with brand new Duracell. Most people using this camera are facing this issue. Planning to buy a new P & S.

Here are few things required.
Clarity good or even better then Canon PowerShot A570 IS
(Here is awesome pic clicked from A570 IS - http://i54.tinypic.com/33fdkzd.jpg)
Not much in Megapixel race. 10 to 14 meg will do.
Good Optical Zoom
HDMI (mini) Port
HD Video Recording.
Excellent clarity of photos is MUST

Here are shortlisted models. (1st pref to Canon, somehow I feel they have very good detail & quality of pic)

Canon IXUS 110 IS - Found this one as best among all Canon IXUS,
Canon IXUS 115 HS
Canon IXUS 220 HS
Canon IXUS 310 HS

Open to suggestion for models from Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus.

Not much interested into Sony - Whatever Sony cam I have checked has bad lag between clicking the switch & cam taking the photo. (e.g. Kid is smiling, U click the pic, By the time cam clicks the pic, kid would have stopped smiling. Most Sony cams have this bad lag)

Please suggest & guide.
 
If you are hell bent on Canon, have a look at the IXUS 220 HS. It's an absolute VFM gadget. If you can accept Sony, check out the HX5V or HX7V. The problem with Panasonic is that the official prices in India are too high. You can get a Panasonic TZ8 for around 14k without b & w; but the same with b & w comes to around 21K. These were the trends when I last checked about a month ago. Hopefully, they still hold true.
 
Praks said:
Thank you.

10 to 14k is the budget. Please guide.
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have look at ZR3 superb Camera with a good discount at flipkart

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Price India: Point & Shoot Camera: Flipkart Cameras(Red)

i dont think canon 110 is a good choice ! it doesnt have good IQ which is ur basic requirement. have a look at below link;

Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS Review - Conclusion | PhotographyBLOG

and look at ZR3 review its really superb and highly recommended compared to canon:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX3 Review - Conclusion | PhotographyBLOG

samples:panasonic zr3 - Flickr: Search

hope it helps

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Aj
 
@logistopath

I am not at all bent on Canon, Just liked coz they have one of the best clarity. I am Open to suggestion for models from Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus.

@iamlegend

Is ZR3 & ZX3 same ? Canon has good support, Do you have idea on after sales support for Pana Cams ?
 
My bet is sony HX5V or HX9V. Just check the review in the net... I myself getting HX9V soon and almost all US online/retail are out of stock...

Since your budget is 10-14k i can't suggest a much better choice..

Canon is also very good, but my bet is sony with good zoom/video recording :) Check my thread camera from US and you'll get more idea
 
^ He can still get HX5V.. here are the prices in ebay

HX5V - 14.5k

HX7V - 16.5k

I heard there is not much lag.. Have a first hand experience before buying it
 
If you're willing to consider another brand there's this T Series | Fujifilm India

Bought that for someone a few days ago for 10.5 K with 2 yrs ( or was it 5?) warranty. Not recommending it per se but thought i'd throw in another option into the mix since it has 10X optical zoom and HD video recording. If you do decide to go for it, i'd suggest checking the quality of service in your area beforehand.
 
^^ Thank you.

Panasonic is almost cancelled. Even their brand shop dont have many models.

Canon seems to be leading here with wide variety & support.
 
The HX9V has been launched officially in india,you might want to check that it has high zoom,better video then the IXUS range.It also the fastest p&S camera in india.
 
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