cameras

[sad old git]

I have tried to post this answer earlier but was cut off for some reason. I wish to buy a digital camera and have two in mind.Fujifilm F31 or Fujifilm A 825,can anyone advise?

[SteveD]

Have a look here:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_review s.html

[vehelpfulguy]

The technical specs are as follows:

F31: 6.3 megapixel, 3x optical zoom, �120

A825: 8 megapixel, 4x optical zoom, �90

Based purely on these figures the A825 is better, but there may be other factors to consider.

The A825 is a "new" camera so may have more up to date technology.

Also the A825 is slightly bigger if size is important to you.

The F31 has a lithium ion battery whereas the A825 has 2xAA batteries.

If you buy the one with AA batteries you may have an extra cost of buying re-chargable batteries and a charger.

I think Lithium Ion are better because they they hold more of a charge so you can take more pictures before recharging, however a camera that takes AA batteries means you can go into any shop to buy new batteries (but they may not last long).

In the end the choice is up to you.

You can compare the cameras here:

http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/digital/cameras/inde x.php?tnav

[jno]

looks like the A825 zooms in further too - as well as being cheaper. As a rule of thumb, new cameras are better than old ones (because they're refining the features every day) but I don't know how true this is of these models, sorry.

[fo3nix]

The F31 has some decent manual controls. The lithium battery would also swing it for me too.

[sad old git]

Thanks everyone for your advice; whatever I go for I guess it will be with a lithium rechargeble battery.

[mycats]

I got a Sony DSC-W35, 7.2 Mega pixel camera for my birthday and I LOVE it. Easy to use, pictures are brilliant, it had video capability etc just great

http://www.cameras.co.uk/camera-reviews/sony-d sc-w35.cfm