Sony Cyber Shot or Nikon Coolpix?

MistyCheese

Call me crazy but I thinking of getting myself a little camera for Christmas. Nothing too expert, I'm not looking to break into photography, I just want to snap some pics of the family.

I'm hoping someone with a bit more (so, any) experience could advise me which camera might be best. I have it narrowed down to two but am open to suggestions. Preferably similar to the ones I'm considering. At least the examples show the type of camera spec and price range I'm talking about.

So what would you choose: Sony W800 Cyber-Shot 20.1 Megapixel Digital Camera - vs - Nikon COOLPIX A10 Camera? Wildcard third option? Thanks in advance for any advice.

fixXxer

I don't know about the Sony but I know the Nikon A10 generally reviews poorly. What kind of budget do you have in mind?

MistyCheese

Thanks for response. Budget of about €100 but willing to go a bit over if there's a better option doing the rounds.

dory

MistyCheese wrote: »

Thanks for response. Budget of about €100 but willing to go a bit over if there's a better option doing the rounds.

€100 camera would be the same or worse than a phone camera. You could put the money into upgrading your phone and taking pics on that?

MistyCheese

Hi Dory, yeah that's true. Those cameras are only about 20 megapixels. But it's more the fact that I want to be able to grab the camera, pont and shoot. Job done. With the phone I have to find it, unlock it, open the camera, wait til the camera focuses a bit, pont it at the kids being cute, press the shutter and oh would you look at that they're thumping fifty shades of shite out of each other again. Photo op missed.

CabanSail

Forget about Megapixels. They have meant nothing for over a decade now.

I too think that what would serve you best is the capability in a phone for what you are seeking. It has the advantage that most people have it with them all the time. I know that with my iPhone there is a shortcut to use the camera almost immediately without putting in a password. The quality now is very good considering the sensor sizes etc. and is up there with the quality of dedicated Point & Shoot cameras.

dory

CabanSail wrote: »

Forget about Megapixels. They have meant nothing for over a decade now.

I was going to say this. It's all about the sensor! I would stick to the phone unless you can buy something with a bigger sensor than a phone.