Compact Camera for Beginner

Hi. I came across this forum in my search for a digital camera forum. I don't know much about photography, when I take a picture I usually put the camera on automatic and let it do the work. I'm going on vacation at the end of the month and I am looking for a good compact camera that's easy for a beginner to use..

Some specifications that I'm looking for in camera:.

1. Must fit in my pocket - I'm going to disney with my brother and If I go on a rollercoaster it needs to fit into the zippered pocket of my cargo pants..

2. I'd like a camera under $250 but I am willing to go up to $300 for a clearly superior camera..

3. I have some SD Memory cards from another camera, so a compact camera that can take SD Mermory cards is a plus, but not must-have.

4. I do like cameras that can zoom in, so if everything else is equal - I would probably buy a camera with a greater zoom..

Thank you in advance for your help. It is greatly appreciated...

Comments (6)

Casio s770, s880 might work. Look here for a quick discussion of what's out there.http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2166196,00.asp..

Comment #1

Make sure you have IS. It is useful... Have you checked Sony TZ3 or some thing in that series?.

Dipuhttp://budding-nature-photographer.blogspot.com/..

Comment #2

Panasonic TZ3 is probably the closest to what you are looking for. Good resolution, wide angle, lots of zoom, and fits in a shirt pocket. I have it's predecessor, the TZ1. That's a good camera, but the TZ3 is clearly superior. You can find it for around $300..

Look here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonictz3/..

Comment #3

Based on your wants....and you should find it in your price range if you shop well.A picture is the expression of an impression.If the beautiful were not in us, how would we ever recognize it?Ernst Haas..

Comment #4

I agree with the TZ3..

I have seen some fabulous results in (almost) all lighting conditions.They were taken by people who took the time to get to know the limitationsof the camera, and work within them...

Comment #5

Thanks for all the help. The TZ23 looks good, I'll probably end up getting it...

Comment #6

This question was taken from a support group/message board and re-posted here so others can learn from it.

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This question was taken from a support group/message board and re-posted here so others can learn from it.