Cannon or Pentax

[dd1313]

Hi Guys

Would you go for a Cannon A460 here
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=14825

or a pentax E30 here
http://www.pentax.co.uk/_uk/photo/pr...&id=uebersicht

Thanks guys
DD

[Photo-John]

That's a tough one. I just went through the specs and features of both cameras and it's a toss-up. Looks like it comes down to either the lens or resolution. The Pentax is a 7-megapixel camera, as opposed to the Canon's 5-megapixel sensor. But the Canon has a 4x zoom lens and the Pentax has a 3x zoom. Based on my experience with both camera makers - but no experience with either camera - I'd chose the Canon. Canon compact digital cameras have better image quality than Pentax. So I'd rather trade a little resolution for more zoom and better image quality.

I do like the body design of the Pentax better. If you can, try them on for size. How a camera feels in your hands is important. I think the Pentax looks like it would be easier to hold steady. I have a hard time when cameras get too skinny. But it's hard to tell size from photos. That's why I encourage you to go to a camera store and try taking a few pictures with each camera.

Hope that helps. Let us know if you have more questions

[dd1313]

That's a tough one. I just went through the specs and features of both cameras and it's a toss-up. Looks like it comes down to either the lens or resolution. The Pentax is a 7-megapixel camera, as opposed to the Canon's 5-megapixel sensor. But the Canon has a 4x zoom lens and the Pentax has a 3x zoom. Based on my experience with both camera makers - but no experience with either camera - I'd chose the Canon. Canon compact digital cameras have better image quality than Pentax. So I'd rather trade a little resolution for more zoom and better image quality.

I do like the body design of the Pentax better. If you can, try them on for size. How a camera feels in your hands is important. I think the Pentax looks like it would be easier to hold steady. I have a hard time when cameras get too skinny. But it's hard to tell size from photos. That's why I encourage you to go to a camera store and try taking a few pictures with each camera.

Hope that helps. Let us know if you have more questions

Thanks for the reply.This is my first digital camera.I want one for the family.
nothing fancy.P&S.Both are retailing for the same price locally.

DD