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Deciding between two cameras??

by toriisutherland Dec 25, 2009 6:11AM PST

I figured this would be the place to ask which would best camera to get.

My first choice was the second one, till i saw this kodak. I'm not a fan of kodak aesthetically, but when i compared the two, i wasn't sure which one was the best.

its between the Kodak EasyShare 10.0-Megapixel Model: Z915 or the Sony Cyber-shot 10.1-Megapixel Model: DSC-H20

which one would be the best??

And why do they have both digital magnification and digital zoom on the comparison column?? whats the difference? One is a 40x digital zoom with a 2x magnification (sony) and the other is a 5x digital zoom with a 5x magnification.

Also, whats the difference between digital and optical???

Thanks!

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Deciding
by snapshot2 Forum moderator Dec 25, 2009 7:57AM PST

The Kodak Z915 has been a real sleeper.
I have seen it advertised for around $150.
It can easily compete with the Sony H20.
Picture quality is very good on both.

Digital zoom should never be used, it reduces the quality of the image.
Digital magnification is a variation of digital zoom, whereby you use less megapixels and also should not be used.

If you want to do digital zoom or magnification, do it with software (crop).
That way you get better results and you have better control.
Plus you always have the full megapixel original photo.

Optical zoom means good quality zooms.

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sleeper?
by toriisutherland Dec 25, 2009 8:29AM PST

I'm sorry, i'm not too knowledgable with camera lingo. What's a sleeper??

Would i be better off just spending less on the Kodak? The Sony has a better optical zoom, and (as much as shouldnt be first priority) it's also more aesthetically pleasing to me.

I know some cameras may have the same megapix but aren't as good quality. As long as i'm not sacrificing quality for price.

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a sleeper
by chickenorfish Dec 25, 2009 11:30AM PST

like a car. nothing special to look at, but performs great

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Sleeper
by snapshot2 Forum moderator Dec 25, 2009 11:32AM PST

Sleeper - A camera that has has lots of potential and is unnoticed by most people.

I agree that the Sony is more aesthetically pleasing, the Kodak looks too plastic.
That is probably the reason it seems to go unnoticed by most people.

Since you are favoring the Sony, I suggest you get the Sony.

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