Buying a new camera

[jiggly75]

I'm having trouble choosing between 2 models from Nikon and 2 models from Cannon.

[jiggly75]

I'm trying to decide between the Nikon coolpix P3 and the Cannon S80. Any one know about these cameras?

[Poseidon]

Here is a side by side,

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/comp..._cpp3&show=all

It looks like they are pretty equal cameras, I would give the edge to the Canon since it has a real manual white balance option. It looks like the Nikon has WB presets is all.

[jiggly75]

I think the Cannon is the winner! I'll pick it up this weekend. Are there any better cameras in the price range that i havn't noticed?

Thanks for the info.

[Reefland]

I'm no computer expert but it seems for those dollars you could get something more feature rich. Our 5400 was around that price and appears to have a lot more controls and features.

[jiggly75]

is that a Nikon?

[Reefland]

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp5400/

[Poseidon]

Scott, these cameras cost more due to the 8.0 megapixel sensors, and they have 2.5 LCDs. Both also focus down to 4cm. Your 5400 is a nce camera though.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/comp..._s3is&show=all

That link shows the upcoming S3, it has a LARGER image sensor then the other two, even though it has fewer MP, it should have less noise @ high ISO then the other two do. I am not sure about its macro capabilities though.

[CoralHQ]

I'm a Nikon fan, we use nikon and love them. I have used Olympus and Sony in the past, and I dont think they measure up in several catagorys (at least in your price range)

[jiggly75]

What do you guys think about the Cannon power shot A620 or A530? I'm kinda thinking about buying one of them today.

[zhenya]

I haven't used A620 or the 530 but , my son has A95 and I loved it. It produced some outstanding images for a P&S camera. One of the best cams in that category in my opinion.
Here's a conclusion page on the review of the camera that you are thinking about.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/page14.asp

I glanced through the review and it seems that it has good features and exellent macro capabilities.Plus it is capable of accepting add-on lenses( telephoto and fisheye and what not), slave flashes and so on.

[jiggly75]

I bought the A620. I can't wait to try it out in the morning! Thanks for all the advice!!