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Aeauvian12
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Hey all! I hope this is the right forum to post this in, I couldn't find one that matched exactly, so if not mods would you please move it 
So christmas is coming up. Originally my parents were going to get me a Wii (I stood outside for a preorder slip, so guaranteed one sooner than that) but have thus changed my mind since I will be going to college soon, and I would prefer to have something more useful, such as a Digital Camera, or a small MiniDV camcorder. I was leaning towards a digicam, since camcorders are more bulky and I have no camera right now.
My question is, between 200-400 (sorry such a broad range, cheaper is better unless the 400 mark will be significantly better quality) what are the best choices for a small (I'm thinking pocket sized with a fairly large screen, if anybody could convince me that slightly bigger will mean much better quality then i might go for that) digicam with some decent features. It doesnt have to be top of the line, just enough megapixels, at least 3x optical zoom, a decent sized screen, and user friendly.
I will be using the camera for a little bit of everything, pictures inside, outside, and maybe even small movies if it can take them. Im doubting I could get any image stabilization for the price, but I would like a camera that has lots of features and good quality for the price.
On the other hand, a small miniDV camcorder would also be nice, but I'm doubting I can get a good one for 400 dollars or less?
Anyway, thanks for any input on this, and if any clarification is needed just let me know.
So christmas is coming up. Originally my parents were going to get me a Wii (I stood outside for a preorder slip, so guaranteed one sooner than that) but have thus changed my mind since I will be going to college soon, and I would prefer to have something more useful, such as a Digital Camera, or a small MiniDV camcorder. I was leaning towards a digicam, since camcorders are more bulky and I have no camera right now.
My question is, between 200-400 (sorry such a broad range, cheaper is better unless the 400 mark will be significantly better quality) what are the best choices for a small (I'm thinking pocket sized with a fairly large screen, if anybody could convince me that slightly bigger will mean much better quality then i might go for that) digicam with some decent features. It doesnt have to be top of the line, just enough megapixels, at least 3x optical zoom, a decent sized screen, and user friendly.
I will be using the camera for a little bit of everything, pictures inside, outside, and maybe even small movies if it can take them. Im doubting I could get any image stabilization for the price, but I would like a camera that has lots of features and good quality for the price.
On the other hand, a small miniDV camcorder would also be nice, but I'm doubting I can get a good one for 400 dollars or less?
Anyway, thanks for any input on this, and if any clarification is needed just let me know.