A70, Coolpix 3100, ???

Just looking to start into digital. Have looked at Cannon A70 and Nikon
Coolpix 3100 and don't want to go much higher in price. Not knowing
anything about other brands/models, what else should I be comparing these to
to decide on best fit. Looked at dpreview and info excellent, but find it
difficult to wade through everything to figure out what's comparable to
above in quality, features and price.

 

Get the A70. It can't be beat for the price.

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My two final choices as well as considered the Pentax 330 because of its
solid construction.
The Canon won out because it fit me better, longer battery life and
other peoples "A" series have been very reliable. Neither the Canon nor
Nikon compare with the Pentax all metal construction but the poor macro and
low light performance made me exchange it for the Canon. Happy so far.

 

A comparision between Canon A70 and Nikon 3100.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona70/page13.asp

 

Hi all

I have had my A70 for 2 months now and am extremely happy with it - compact,
runs on rechargable NiMh AA batteries, takes great pics and movies - I got a
couple of 128MB cards and can get 75 pics on one at the highest res 2048 x
1536 1.5 - 1.7 MB per image.

Can't fault it to date

Cheers

JB


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A70 manual focus. More basic manual alternatives. "Allround".

cp3100, extensive serious (?) picture lay-out help and best-shot-feature.
Sharpest.

Pentax 330. Not as sharp as the other two. Test pictures show that Pentax
has some slight problem with noise that limit magnifications. Sleak,
practical housing!
..... alternative with flip-LCD.

Morgan O.

 

Go here for a good comparison. There's no right or wrong in this choice.
Just pick the one that appeals to you. I picked the A70.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona70/page13.asp

 

Ditto. Must've spent hours researching before deciding on the A70.
Features are comparable and it seemed like I'd be spending an extra $50 for
the Nikon name. And from owning both Canon and Nikon SLR's, I couldn't see
the purpose in doing that. The only problem was, back in June, I played
hell finding an A70, while the 3100 could be found everywhere. Must've been
others who are similarly intelligent