buying a camera Options

[99Celica]

So i'm looking for a camera and 200 dollars is my limit. I'm looking for a camera with good picture quality (for the price) that has the ability to take video w/ sound. I would prefer a camera that has or can be upgraded to a lithium ion battery but not necessary. I plan on upgrading the memory card.

Here's what i've found so far:

kodak easyshare m1093 IS

canon powershot a590 IS

Any thoughts on these or if you know of a better alternative feel free to post. This will be my first camera so any other advice is appreciated. Thanks.

[Supersprynt]

I would opt for IS over "motion detection." Motion detection will increase your ISO automatically to decrease shutter speed to prevent motion blur. Increasing ISO will increase noise, which is gross. The IS works differently in slowing down image movement internally, and not manipulating your settings. I NEVER use auto settings so this obviously would be my choice.

Also the SD790 has a bigger LCD screen (3.0'' vs. 2.5'') and the LI-Ion battery was something you wanted.

But it's your money and $50 is a big difference. The rest of the specs, besides different focal lengths, are pretty identical. You may want a camera that will never take out of Auto. I do everything manually and would never want my camera to decide what to do for me so I hate the thought of it. But if this is something to take when you go out just to capture snapshots of friends and events, I don't think you'll ever notice the difference.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Apr 23, 2009 - 2:35 PM