Which digi-cam for $150 to $200 do you recommend?

buggles

I can't decide. So far I've added the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Canon PowerShot SD780IS to my list for consideration but I think there may be others that are better. What do you suggest?

KERJF

I vote the canon. I prefer canon as a manufacturer overall, and was looking into that one myself to purchase had i not gotten the other thing i wanted!

MrsPEB

The Canon is supposed to be a good camera.  I've seen a lot of good reviews of that model.  I almost got it for my parents, but went with the Canon SD1200 IS instead because they didn't need the fancier features of the SD780 IS.

snoopy3319

Go with the Canon. I heard somewhere, and not sure if it's true, that with a Sony, they have special cards that can't be used in other cameras. So, rather than a standard SD, they have a Sony version that won't work elsewhere. I'd say for longevity and ease of trading in later, go with the Canon. I have a Kodak, both in a 12mp and a 6mp. We love them and they do what we need for a great price. When we compared to the Nikon and Canon, it came out on top for a better price. Definitely go to the store and tinker with the cameras to see what you like best.

MidniteRae

Sony.

Burgandy05

Canon

Carra

Definitely Canon. Sony does use expensive proprietary memory cards (called MemorySticks) and lithium ion batteries. Canons are very user-friendly and well-priced.

girlinchicago

I have the Canon and I love it!