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Which digital cameras are better, HP or Canon?

Hi!! I'm in a dilemma right now as to which digital camera to buy. I have to choose between an HP (M537) and a Canon (Powershot A5). Both of them are 6 Megapixels but the Canon is about $60 more expensive. I can afford both but I'd like to find out from you which brand you would rather choose and why. . . .thanks!!!!!

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1. HP makes cameras? HP is a computer company (first and foremost that is) Canon is and will always be a camera company.
2. Isn't the Canon A5 a very, very old camera?
3. Don't think HP makes cameras now, but I have an HP M417 that really works well and have always had great support from HP. They may drop the price if you tell them that HP is out of the camera business. The following information should help you know what to look for in a new camera. There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The following link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ What gives a camera its picture quality? The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera. The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures. Many of the new cameras come with only an LCD screen. Would suggest that you find one that also has an optical view finder because the LCD screen is almost impossible to see in bright sun. Higher mega pixels may not really be the best thing to look for. It is more expensive, takes longer to process, and may not be needed unless you are making a really large picture or blowing up a small part of a picture. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ... http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ... Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ... http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US ... Check this more for the money camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital. Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor). Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price ($144), but be careful of the vendor. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 ... This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder. It's PINK! http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ... The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have. My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic. Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. Just learned that my camera has red-eye prevention and correction. It also has adaptive lighting. You may be able to view the owners manual at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ... The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.
4. Canon, they just make better cameras. I am an avid canon user, and the one hp point and shoot I have tried felt like a piece of junk and I really disliked the interface as well. I have tried various canon point and shoots like the SD250 (I think that was the one, an older one anyways), SD1100, SD850, and G9. They are all great, Canon is worth the extra money.
5. Instead of the older model Canon Powershot A5, check out the following: The all time winner bargain compact digital camera is the Canon 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD1000 [not the SD1100 [IS] 7.1 with an added 2- gig memory card which when set in the manual mode for "Vivid" colors and videos at 30 fps in 320 dpi format provides killer images and videos under low light conditions. It's especially good for low-light concerts. The macro feature is superb for taking closeups of small butterflies, insects, etc. It currently sells for $157 at fotoconnection.com: http://www.fotoconnection.com/p58912-canon-powershot-sd1000-digital-elph-71-megapixel-digital-camera-silver.html Here are sample pictures from another website: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000NK8EWI/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_all Good luck!
6. Canon digital camera it a good quality. http://astore.amazon.com/canon-powershotsd-20