Which camera is the best of these?

Which digital camera is good for me? Which one is the best on market under 350?

• I had a Cibershot P Series back in 2000, which was actually the best I had. I replaced it in 2004 for a 5.0 megapixels Nikon Coolpix, that camera was just terrible, and night shots were dark or blurry (if taken on high exposure), I replace it with a Cibershot DSC-W100 (paid the highest price at that time), the camera was not great, took blurry pictures and night shots were not that great either. I lost that camera and decided to buy a DSC-W80 (cheaper) because I still had battery, and features of the previous one. Of course even though this camera has face detection the camera is just "junk" and it finally broke 6 months after, I am planning on buying another one but I really need and expert advise. This is what I am looking for: 1. Price range from $200 to $350 2.-Enough megapixels for 11x17 neat prints 3.-Mainly point and shoot (I don't know how to set up manually) 4.-Good quality on night shots (I mostly take pictures on weekends or after work with friends) Please help!

• Answer:

  It takes special techniques to shoot at night or under low light conditions .... in this case it is not the camera, but the skill level of the person using the camera. A 3MP large sensor can make 11x17 prints, but most new compact digital cameras have smaller sensors, so you will need at least a 6MP sensor to get the same results now. If you can find a camera that has both a viewfinder and IS, your chances of getting a good night shot will improve, but you will find learning to steady the camera against your face and squeezing the shutter release will help to reduce camera movement. Since you already have a bunch of Memory Sticks, you will want to look at the new Sony products out since the PMA convention this past January/February in Las Vegas.