Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:30 pm
I think we need to know more what you expect of the camera, and whether all-in-one actually meets your needs. If you keep buying the all-in-one so-called P&S type cameras, is it because they don't really meet your needs? If so, you could think about a system camera (dSLR) in which you buy a body, invest in components that you need....later on you can buy a more advanced camera body if you need it. More of an investment, larger range of potential, steep learning curve. P&S, on the other hand, is easier to handle and presents you less to think about. Oh, they're good cameras, too.
The 6mp dSLRs take a cleaner picture than an 8mp P&S - which means you can print them bigger. The 8mp sensors are small and dense, and thus prone to noise.