Cheap Digital Camera

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Buying a cheap digital camera is getting easier. With the price of electronics dropping, you can find a decent camera for less than $200. Most of the well-known camera companies put out a wide range of cameras, so you are sure to find what features you want in a low-priced digital camera.

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Cheap Digital Camera Features

When searching for a cheap digital camera, consider what features are most important to you. Ask yourself the following questions before starting your search:

  • Do you want a lot of memory?
  • What kind of picture quality do you like?
  • Is it important if the camera comes with editing software?
  • Is the camera easy to use?
  • What kind of warranty comes with the camera?
  • Are there any extra features, like zoom or short video recording ability, that you would like your camera to have?

Because you are hunting for a cheap digital camera, you most likely will not be able to get a model of more than five megapixels. This is important because the higher the megapixel, the greater the image quality. Most less expensive cameras have at least three and sometimes upwards of six. Quality and resolution for cameras with four-to-six megapixels is something to look for in your low-cost camera.

If you are in the market for a new computer, consider getting a camera package as an add-on. Most major computer companies have digital cameras, photo printers, and software packages either pre-packaged with a computer, or available for a reasonable price to be added onto your computer order. This is a good way to save money if you need to purchase both items.

Cameras to Consider

Your options are endless when it comes to a digital camera. Almost all of the large photo companies have a wide price range for their cameras, with that fall in the lower end of the spectrum. Here is a short list of cameras to consider.

Kodak EasyShare C433 Zoom Digital Camera

This camera is priced at less than $100. It has a 5x digital zoom lens and four megapixels. Shoot and crop right on the camera. Choose from 13 different shooting modes, and even shoot in black and white or sepia. A videotape option is also available. This camera includes Kodak EasyShare software for editing and organizing your photos.

Samsung Digimax A503

This 5.0 megapixel camera retails at less than $130. It has a large, two-inch LCD screen to view your photos as you take them. The Samsung comes with editing software. Get great special effects by using the following features:

  • Highlight—Emphasizes a subject and blurs the background
  • Composite—Divide a picture into segments to show progression
  • Photo Frame—Choose from nine different frames to put around your photo
  • Color Effects—Six different color effects are available to individualize your photos

Nikon CoolPix L4

Get great photos with the Nikon CoolPix camera. A two-inch LCD display lets you see the photo before you take it. Four megapixels and 3x zoom allow for large photos. This camera also features an in-camera red eye fix and face priority technology that automatically zooms into the subject’s face. D-Lighting lightens dark pictures so you do not have to after getting them off the camera. It includes a PictureProject CD-ROM for editing. It retails for less than $130.

Olympus FE-115

You'll find the camera for less than $150. Shoot QuickTime movies, or get help with taking photos by using the built-in help guide. It features five megapixels and comes with Olympus Master Software. Blurry pictures are gone with the built-in stabilization mode.

Pentax Optio M20

This camera, priced at under $200, has a lot of high quality features. With six megapixels and 3x zoom, you can get high-quality photos. It links to a large number of snapshot printers, making your shots easily accessible. Additionally, you can shoot extended movies and use built-in editing features.

Mass Sales Websites

Use the Internet to help you find a cheap digital camera. Some websites will look for the lowest price on a specific camera, while others sell a variety at a discounted price. Others will compare different camera features and specifications.

Check these websites out when searching for your new camera:


 


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