What's a good quality digital camera that is 500$ or less?

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Brittany L

I want a digital camera that takes good quality pictures and good videos but i'd like it to be at least 500 or less :)

Answer
If you want a DSLR, the only one that does video ans Stills is the Pentax KX for just under $500

if you want a M4/3rd's, you can get and Olympus E-PL1 for about $450

If you want a P&S you can get the following for around $400

Canon s95
Panasonic LX5
Samsung Tl500
Samsung TL350
Canon G12

I want to upgrade from my basic point and shoot digital camera?

Ebs

I have a basic point and shoot digital camera and I would like to upgrade to a camera that will take higher quality photos. I don't have aspirations to become a professional photographer. I want to be able to take higher quality photos of friends, family, pets, and take high quality pictures during my vacations. I'm looking for a camera that is user friendly within the $300-500 price range.
I've done some research but am overwhelmed by all the options.

Answer
You could upgrade to a top spec 'travel compact' e.g. Lumix TZ20, Fujifilm F550EXR, Sony HX9V

You could get a high spec point and shoot e.g. Canon Powershot G12 or S95, Lumix LX5, Nikon P7000

You could get a compact system camera e.g. Sony NEX-3, Olympus E-PL1

You could get a DSLR e.g. Pentax K-r, Nikon D3100

All will offer manual as well as auto modes to suit your ability. The high end compacts are extremely good quality and are even used by some pros as a backup camera for the pocket. They tend not to have much "zoom" though which is where a 'travel compact' comes in. The CSCs and DSLRs of course enable you to purchase more lenses in the future but they can be expensive. Also with a DSLR to get the most out of it you need to learn and know what you are doing.

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