Budget / Ultra Compact Digital Camera Advice Needed

[Boss-Hog]

Hi all,

I am looking for an inexpensive ultra compact digital camera that will comfortably fit in my pocket; it will primarily be used for snapshots to be uploaded to the web, emailed, etc. Video is a plus, particularly if there no maximum length once a memory card is installed, as is the addition of sound, but that will not be my primary use for the camera. An important feature to me is the ability to snap one shot and then quickly be able to snap another with as minimal downtime as possible. I'd prefer to buy one that is at least 10 MP, but if there's something that better fits what I'm looking for, I'd certainly consider it. I'm looking to spend up to approximately $200 and all of the below cameras fall within that budget.

Based on my initial research, the models I'm considering are as follows: the Olympus Stylus 1010 (10.1MP), the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 (12.1MP) and the Kodak EasyShare M1093IS (10MP). Based on my needs listed above, does anyone have a recommendation of those three - or another model that may better fit what I'm looking for? If you have any questions for me, please let me know...thanks so much in advance for your help.

[SunDeck]

Digital Photography Review has loads of information. I am pretty sure the ones you are looking at are reviewed there.

[Boss-Hog]

Digital Photography Review has loads of information. I am pretty sure the ones you are looking at are reviewed there.

I also posted this topic in their forum, too - there are some user reviews for the models I'm considering that I'll reread, but no reviews from DPR. Thanks for your help.

[redsmetz]

Boss, have you tried this?



Actually, it's uncanny how much that looks like a camera from now.

[Boss-Hog]

I ended up going with the Olympus Stylus 1010 - I was able to pick up a refurbished model for $119. Thanks for everyone's help.

[RBA]

I was just going to say you might as well get one with the camera, wi-fi, cell phone all in one.