Recommendations for a point-shoot-camera

[jackmac]

Hi TFO members,
Think it is time to upgrade my camera, still using an old olympus model (so old that I don't even know the model name). Anyone have any recommendations? I don't need any high end functions, just something that is user-friendly, and can take pretty decent photos. My budget is around 200-300 dollars.
Thanks
Jack

 

[Tom]

Canon and Sony are generally the best in my opinion and experience. The Canon takes slightly better pics outdoors and the Sony takes slightly better pic indoors. Both of them take great pics and are very reliable and user friendly.

 

[jackrat]

I use a Sony DSC H-20.It isn't manufactured any more,but you can still pick them up on ebay for a little over 200 dollars.It's an amazing little camara with great macro capabilities.Here is a recent macro photo shot on the point and shoot setting.

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

I have the Nikon D-(something). I love it. It takes great action shot's of the kid's and pet's. It is very user friendly. I have had it for years and it is not outdated by new technology yet.

 

[Kristina]

Fuji FinePix. I am not sure what the newest model is, but I LOVE the one that I have had since 2006, lol.

Here are some examples...

 

[JasonMcK]

You really can't go wrong with Canon, Olympus and surprisingly Panasonic makes a very high quality point and shoot.

but ultimately budget and what you want it to do is what you should base your decision on.

J