Digicam for 20k approx

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hi guys
need some buying advice on digicams
i have never bought one before so i have no idea about brands or anything else for that matter, so i would really appreciate it if you could help me out
budget is around 20k
will be buying it in hyderabad, but mumbai is also possible

Let us know your usage criteria. Hobby, vacation or serious photography(just saying) ?

I have a sony DSC-HX7V/B. @17000 bucks. Its pretty good but I feel its overpriced. Photos were great. Shoots HD video too.
DSC-HX7V : H Series : Digital Still Camera : Sony India
*sp.sony-europe.com/da/350/134462.jpeg

hx7v costs only 15k.. hx9v at 16.5k...
He can get Sony HX100V in his budget at 21k easily... the price you are telling is a MRP at which no device are sold actually..

and in Nikon you have P500.. try both in showroom.. that wud really help you to decide and get the best deal..

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cant really pinpoint the usage but i can say that it will be used to shoot family pics at homes i would like good image quality and also some good video shooting capabilities would be great not for any professional or hobby photography

i looked up a few reviews and am considering a few options
canon powershot s95
sony dsc hx9v
nikon coolpix s9100
canon sx 230

I got it as a gift. Bought from Sony Center. I have the bill @16k Hmm...

What about other brands?

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how important is optical zoom, i mean i dont need a binoculars

Hi, I believe Nikon S9100 can be as good for you. Am also looking for a new cam and a beginner like you. And am searching this forum and others too and till now found Nikon S9100 to be Value For Money at 16-17k most. It has 18K Zoom and full HD video recording and good image capture. I think this is what a beginner needs. Any other valuable comments are most welcome.
Thanks,

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the p500 has 35x zoom is that much of zoom really needed
also btw i need a camera for general use and not for a hobby or any serious photography
i was considering the s9100,s95 and hx9v what do you guys think

I really think that u guys should skip nikon p&s and consider only Sony canon and panasonic

sony HX9V, is a great cam...

I came across a new cam Olympus XZ-1 and it seems its a superb cam
*www.ephotozine.com/articles/olympus-xz-1-digital-camera-review-15518/images/olympus-xz1-front-thumbnail.jpg

here is the review Olympus XZ-1 Digital Camera Review cost 21k at letsbuy with coupen code u will get in 20k

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could you please explain why

^^^Why so much hate for Nikon?

Although I am of the same opinion after my first Nikon P&S which sucked big time and cost around 15k; 5 years back. That was a lot of money.

The new Sony one that my dad got (don't know the model) has 5MP cam but has stunning picture quality. Worth the 5-6k he paid for it.

Nikon P500 is a good option at your budget if you can control your need for best quality of photos.

@sarath although I use Nikon D3100 but I havent read much good reviews of nikon p&S

Canon sony and panasonics have better reviews

and just read about that olympus xz1 ...u will find it very good indeed

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s9100 has also got good reviews i dont see what is wrong with it also i wanna know what u think about hx9v and s95

Although Canon in better than Nikon in the field of point & shoot cameras.