Which of this cameras would you buy?

Question

Nikon Coolpix P80 10.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom

Fujifilm Finepix S700 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical

Zoom

Kodak EasyShare Z1012 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Fujifilm Finepix S1000fd 10MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom

Do you have another recomendation? I dont want to spent over 400 dollars.

Answer 1

Hehe, you answered you own question, you listed it as number one, the nikon p80. It's the best in its class for this year, and has alot to look forward too. It has the largest zoom, which is wide angle by the way, which isn't featured on the others that you mentioned ::P. And, the nikon is the most trusted brand. Depending on the situation, i wouldn't reccomend a brand like fujifilm or kodak, because they don't really have the best reviews:P Go with the nikon p80, have a nice buying experience with buying the camera :P Having that said, i don't think you'll have a problem with this camera

Regards

Nathan Grammatico

Answer 2

Hello.   From an experienced point of view....   and I am employed with a camera repair shop, of  those you have mentioned as your considerations....   The Nikon.

Answer 3

The Nikon has the superior nikkor lens with the long zoom.  Also, it looks less bulky than the Kodak.

I own a Kodak EasyShare  and although I'm satisfied with it, I have some issues, such as not enough wide-angle on some shots.  So even with a decent zoom I still have to step back sometimes on scenic or landscape shots.  The other thing is software loading.  It takes about 5 secs. from off position to ready to shoot,  Hope its quicker on the Nikon.

Even though the Nikon is more money, if I had the money, I would go Nikon. (I'm not familiar with the Fuji.)