I'm trying to decide between two digital cameras - GoFuckYourself.com

Sarah_Jayne · 11-11-2005, 08:02 AM

These are just for vacation photo type use.

I narrowed it down between the Kodak Z740 and the Sony DSCP200 Cybershot.

They are both more or less the same price. The trade off looks to be that the Sony is lighter (by far) and has a higher megapixel count at 7mp. The Kodak has 5mp but has a 10x optical zoom over the Sony's 3x. They both pretty much have the same digital zoom.

I am not sure which to go for and I need to decide tonight. Does anyone own either of these? Pros? Cons? Battery life?

Juilan · 11-11-2005, 08:06 AM

Go with the Sony Cybershot, probably has a zeiss lens. Higher MP will do you a service if you wish to enlarge later. A very sharp point and shoot cam. As far as zoom, your feet are your best zoom. Move closer!

nofx · 11-11-2005, 08:06 AM

get the Sony

well I'm just biased because I love the PS2

Sarah_Jayne · 11-11-2005, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nofx

get the Sony

well I'm just biased because I love the PS2

lol..now that is a reason

DutchTeenCash · 11-11-2005, 08:14 AM

sonys are nice

good quality compact great quality and the memsticks suck ass cause theyre SO damn expensive. the only reason Im still on Secure Digital.

PimpDaddyPants · 11-11-2005, 08:16 AM

Sony Cybershot

DutchTeenCash · 11-11-2005, 08:17 AM

looked at both but thats apples and pears

the kodak is a SLR type at least the body is, the Sony is one to take on breaks. I dont see myself with that Kodak on the beach in Crete. And the dockingstations for the smaller Kodaks are hell too. My gf has a casio 5mp amazing quality and the docking is like a cig pack small and easy.

If youre lookin for a pro cam then id skip both and spend on a EOS or if youre not look at others, metal casing too id go for, my gf dropped hers twice not a scratch. That kodak will fall apart for sure.

Sarah_Jayne · 11-11-2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkx

sonys are nice

good quality compact great quality and the memsticks suck ass cause theyre SO damn expensive. the only reason Im still on Secure Digital.

So,that leads me to my ignorant question of the day...do I have to use sony memory sticks or is there a generic version I can use?

EroticySteve · 11-11-2005, 08:23 AM

I think that those choices are both poor compared to other cameras on the market.

I have a s410. They have a new version of it now, but it's the best all around camera i've ever had and it takes great photos for only being 4.2 MP.

I'd go with Canon over other portable consumer digitals.

ModelPerfect · 11-11-2005, 08:24 AM

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/kodakz740/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscp200/

Personally, I would go with the Sony for vacation pics. That compact size will mean you always have it with you and you can buy super cheap batteries off ebay for backups. I've had a Sony DSC-P9 for years and have brought it all around SouthEast Asia, Central America and some parts of Europe, and I still use it. It's great!

DutchTeenCash · 11-11-2005, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

So,that leads me to my ignorant question of the day...do I have to use sony memory sticks or is there a generic version I can use?

any will do

i still dont get why theyre 60 bucks in the US and 70 quid in the UK :/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...674761-3263008

the faster ones the pro are even worse oh and the original sony was 107 GBP nuts

ModelPerfect · 11-11-2005, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

So,that leads me to my ignorant question of the day...do I have to use sony memory sticks or is there a generic version I can use?

You have to use memory stick or memory stick duo formats, but it doesn't actually have to be Sony brand. There are some other slightly less expensive makes out there. I usually use Lexar media.

ModelPerfect · 11-11-2005, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ModelPerfect

You have to use memory stick or memory stick duo formats, but it doesn't actually have to be Sony brand. There are some other slightly less expensive makes out there. I usually use Lexar media.

And SanDisk

Sarah_Jayne · 11-11-2005, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkx

any will do

i still dont get why theyre 60 bucks in the US and 70 quid in the UK :/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...674761-3263008

the faster ones the pro are even worse oh and the original sony was 107 GBP nuts

So many things are like that..a dvd will cost $15 in the states and £15 here which is infact a lot more.

DutchTeenCash · 11-11-2005, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

So many things are like that..a dvd will cost $15 in the states and £15 here which is infact a lot more.

35-50 euros here thanks to our nice lil import tax :/ thats why ive got my dvd regiofree and just get them at amazons

rowan · 11-11-2005, 08:50 AM

Quick tip: digital zoom is virtually worthless. It's basically the same as upsizing the image on your PC, and then cropping out the middle bit.

They are quite different bodies, one is a compact while the other is a compact zoom (larger zoom range with a bigger lens that doesn't fully retract into the body).

Anyway, what would I know... my camera is literally a brick, it weighs a couple of kilos.

Th!nk · 11-11-2005, 09:17 AM

sony cams are the best...

Screaming · 11-11-2005, 10:21 AM

I like kodak, a great name. Good support of there products, over all a decent cam.

Stallion · 11-11-2005, 10:26 AM

get the sony

Odie · 11-11-2005, 11:24 AM

I got a canon elph that is great!

but the sony is the best for sure

ModelPerfect · 11-11-2005, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Odie

I got a canon elph that is great!

but the sony is the best for sure

My buddy brought a brand new elph on my Central America trip. He had maybe 30 good pics before something messed up in it and from then on 95% of pics taken were blurry and just crap. We went through all the setting and did extensive testing, but nothing helped. He finally lost it in Panama, which was probably the best thing that could happen to his photographic pursuits. The initial results were great, but I wouldn't buy that camera because of its lack of durability. It could have simply been a defective unit, but I'll stick with my Sony.

11-11-2005, 08:02 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	I'm trying to decide between two digital cameras These are just for vacation photo type use. I narrowed it down between the Kodak Z740 and the Sony DSCP200 Cybershot. They are both more or less the same price. The trade off looks to be that the Sony is lighter (by far) and has a higher megapixel count at 7mp. The Kodak has 5mp but has a 10x optical zoom over the Sony's 3x. They both pretty much have the same digital zoom. I am not sure which to go for and I need to decide tonight. Does anyone own either of these? Pros? Cons? Battery life?

11-11-2005, 08:06 AM	#2
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DutchTeenCash I like Dutch Girls Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dutchteencash.com Posts: 21,684	looked at both but thats apples and pears the kodak is a SLR type at least the body is, the Sony is one to take on breaks. I dont see myself with that Kodak on the beach in Crete. And the dockingstations for the smaller Kodaks are hell too. My gf has a casio 5mp amazing quality and the docking is like a cig pack small and easy. If youre lookin for a pro cam then id skip both and spend on a EOS or if youre not look at others, metal casing too id go for, my gf dropped hers twice not a scratch. That kodak will fall apart for sure. __________________ ICQ 16 91 547 - SKYPE dutchteencash bob AT dutchteencash DOT com ... did you see our newest Sweet Natural Girl Priscilla (18)?

11-11-2005, 08:16 AM	#6
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EroticySteve Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 4,365	I think that those choices are both poor compared to other cameras on the market. I have a s410. They have a new version of it now, but it's the best all around camera i've ever had and it takes great photos for only being 4.2 MP. I'd go with Canon over other portable consumer digitals. __________________ You deserve to make more money. I'll help you do that. Our affiliates earn up to $3/email or $107/sale email steve <at> eroticy.com - icq 290153464

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11-11-2005, 08:50 AM	#16
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	Quick tip: digital zoom is virtually worthless. It's basically the same as upsizing the image on your PC, and then cropping out the middle bit. They are quite different bodies, one is a compact while the other is a compact zoom (larger zoom range with a bigger lens that doesn't fully retract into the body). Anyway, what would I know... my camera is literally a brick, it weighs a couple of kilos.

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