I am in the market for a new camera and need some suggestions. I want to keep it under $150 if possible. What is your favorite camera and where can I find a great deal?
I have a Samsung Smart Camera WB350F ...its my first Samsung camera and i LOVE it! its a bit outside of $150 budget (but not too far from your budget), but to me, its worth it. It takes great pictures and I recommend it to anyone who asks for a digital camera that's reasonably priced. You might could find it on sale or a tad cheaper on amazon or so, but in my opinion, its the best camera i've had this far!
I have a Sony Cybershot that I've had for years, I even use it with an underwater housing to take pictures when we are diving. Great little camera and does anything you want unless you want an extra long zoom.
Panasonic DMC-ZS45 LUMIX. I have an older version of this camera and love it! I assume the newer version is as good. It runs a little over $130 on Amazon.
Panasonic makes a good camera. The trend now is going to 12 MP. The less pixels means you can put larger pixels into a sensor.
The trade off? Larger pixels can collect more light giving more ability to take lower lit pictures.