Tossing up between Samsung PL210 ($184 Techbuy), Panasonic DMC FH2 4X zoom, Samsung ST5500 ($193 CitiwideOnline), Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR [1st place so far with mega-good value V specs]($125 CitiwideOnline).
I am after 5X (or more) zoom, HD recording with functional zoom (doesnt have to be full HD, but H.264 desirable), optical and digital stabilisation, SD/microSD memory, fast on & focus, and at least ISO1600 or higher. Must be compact and take good pics.
It is actually hard to find a camera that meets or exceeds these specs.
What do you think? Have I missed any decent cameras in this price range?
Reviews:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/samsung/pl210/…
http://www.testfreaks.com.au/digital-cameras/samsung-pl210/
Specs for FH2 -can't find reviews:
http://www.dpreview.com/products/panasonic/compacts/panasoni…
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/samsung_st5500_review…
http://asia.cnet.com/product/samsung-st5500-45181466.htm
http://www.bock.nu/blog/samsung-st5500-review
http://www.testfreaks.com.au/digital-cameras/samsung-st5500/
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/fujifilm_finepix_f80e…
Others:
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_powershot_sx120… ($149.00)
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_dmc_t…