Hello everyone,
I'm looking forward of buying a new digital camera. I would like to spend around 250$ for it. I chose 2 models : Canon Powershot A530 with 1 Gb memory card and SONY DSC-S 600. Please help me choose one of them. I'm not into digital cameras, so I don't know much about them.
The Canon camera comes with an 1GB memory card . The Sony doesn't include a memory card.
What do you think which one is the better? I'm not a professional photographer so I don't need very high-tech stuff just a good camera to take some good pictures.
Thanks.

Given the choices between the two I would go for Canon, As far as I know Sony uses the same CCD Sensor that Canon has, and as far as digital camera's concern Canon has a small lead on their technology, But Sony has 6 Mega Pixel. Tough choice.

Hope somebody else could shed more light on this.

If I would suggest a camera and close to the price range your at. I would say the Fuji Finepix F10. Is far better on taken pictures inside the house or at night. Which is more likely you'll be using it to.

I would be getting and digital P&S next month, gift for my wife and I will be checking on the new Finepix F31. I read some reviews that tier good for their Super CCD censor. I hope you'll get more opinions that knows more of the two given camera in question. good luck.

Please check the link below to give you more of input of your buying decision.
Fuji FINEPIX F10

alright, you can't really purchase a camera by asking people what THEY would get. Digital cameras should be a personal choice, so i suggest you go to your nearest camera shop and test them out your self.

but, i've had great experience with sony digital cameras and that model sony model you've posted should be what you are looking for, as you said you are not into professional photography, it is a perfect camera for you.

Thanks for the advices. I'll see which one I will buy.Your right I should try them before purchasing one of them. Thanks again. Have a nice day.
Peet

I would prefer Canon ! Its great and simple to use. Moreover price tag is much lower when compared to sony.

Suggest you google reviews of each of the cameras there are some very good camera review sites. Can't name any off the top of my head because I just do a google search when looking at cameras. While I haven't read reviews of those specific cameras, Canons generally come out better than an equivalent Sony. Of the cameras I've looked at Canon and Panasonic usually come out well in reviews. I have a Casio that I really like but Casio is more expensive and for $250 Canon or Panasonic would be your best bet. Don't get too impressed with meapixels, in that price range most will have at least 5 megapixels which is sufficient unless you're doing posters or large prints. But phamily is also right, you need to go take a look at them even if you're buying online.

Canon is always good for beginners. It gives high quality photo with simple interface and operation. However, Canon is not cheap.
Sony is not bad as it is usually durable. In addition, you can feel the convenience from using a whole set of Sony electronics.
I prefer Casio, which is the most handy and user-friendly. It is the best choice for total beginners. In addition, it has long battery life and quick response, which are essential for daily snapshot

I have had the sony dsc w7 for 2 years and have dropped it 5 or 6 times and it is still a great camera. one thing I love about sony the model i have is that is runs on aa batterys and it can take around 300 pictures on a 2300ma.