I need a quality digital camera for $200 or less. Any help appreciated.?

Im looking to buy a new digital camera (last one was stolen) and I need to stay below $200 (a lot of stuff has to be replaced). The single most important thing is picture quality. I can handle a complicated camera, or one that is a little larger (although fitting in my pocket would be ideal of course). Ive seen a few at best buy from sony, casio, panasonic, nikon etc. and all the stated features are about the same. 7.2mp, 3x optical zoom, iso1000 etc. So which brands, or ideally cameras, are the best in the sub $200 range. And which features are must-have?

Here is a website that I found that really helped make up my mind when I bought my new digital last year.

http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-...

They have everything broke down into either brands or by price... so you can view information about any camera and read reviews from people who have any particular camera.

I personally think any Cannon, Kodak or Fuji are excellent cameras. I have had two Sony's and have enjoyed them too.

As far as what things you want on them I think that depends on what you want to have available and what you are will to do with out.

But read the reviews and and you will find the camera that is best for you. I found that Amazon.com had cameras priced at reasonable rates and a wide selection.

canon 500-$200

I like Kodak Easyshare. It's inexpensive, and I've been happy with the picture quality. I wish the shutter speed was a bit faster, as I take a lot of sports shots of my kid, but otherwise this is a good camera for a reasonable price.

Nikon cool pix is the best for my money i paid 206 after a two year warranty, and i love the picture/video quality

from my point of view it would be the Sony 7.2 cybershot i have one and its really good clear faces shot very nice pictures

I bought a refurbished one on E Bay for 140. It takes beautifully crisp pictures.It came with a 1 GB card.
Minolta Dimage G 500 5.0 Mega Pixels.

I was just reading this last night - great article:

http://family.go.com/shopping/article-62...

Good luck! :)

costco IT

Go to the Library and look at the Consumers Report. This will tell you the best camera to get. They test out different models and rate them on how they work. They will also give you an idea on the price and everything else. Hope this helps.

You should get the PENTAX Optio W30. It has TONS of features, VERY good picture quality, its sleek & stylish. And to add to all that, its waterproof! You can see the camera here: http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/pr...
I have had the PENTAX Optio W10 (a slighty older version) for a few years now and I absolutely LOVE it!

The Kodak easyshare is cheap, but works great.....We've had ours going on 3yrs and the quality of the pics are great!!

canon a570
$183


I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras and learn as much as they can from the internet.
Go to the store and hold them and try them to see what they feel like and how they take pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck

my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions