Sony H20 Camera,Nikon S230,Casio S12

[Hugh Flynn]

Hi

after going to Leeds yesterday dropped in at PC World looking at new camera,s i have a Nikon D40 which is great but i find when i go to shows its a bit big

for taking around so i was wanting something like a compact to put in my pocket or similar.

The 3 that took my eye was Nikon S230 ,Casio S12 or i loved the feel of the Sony H20

 

Have any of you bought the Sony or the others as its for mostly Railway models/real and i find fellow enthusiasts will give there true pros/cons.

 

Or any other recommendations Budget ??200

 

thanks

Hugh

[shortliner]

Hugh - I don't know if this will help - but for exhibition/ wander-around-with it-in-my-pocket use, I have a Sanyo Xacti 9.1 mp CG9 which does single shots and video, and saves to SD card. An Xelelent bit of kit and well under ??200 - Google says they are doing an HD version for about the ??200 mark . There is a video review here

and you DON'T have to have it in PINK - Mines black! There is a video review of the HD version here

No connection - just a happy user!

[Hugh Flynn]

Thanks Jack

will look into this one.

Hugh

[Lord of the Badgers]

200 quid Hugh?

 

Panasonic TZ6. Hands down, best camera in its class IMO - excellent build quality, great lens (25-300 mm) and good anti-shake. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Panasonic/panasonic_dmczs1.asp

 

Stretch to the Tz7 at around 250 best price - bigger rear screen & "HD" movies. Same otherwise.

 

Tz8 & TZ10 announced only today, but replace both respectively. You may get better deals as a result

 

 

Further reading (group test) http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q209grouplongzoom/page16.asp

 

My old man has the 7 & my bro-in-law promptly copied him