Canon A80 vs Kodak CX7430 or CX 7530

Bruce wrote:
Ron Hunter wrote in
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MZT wrote:

Hi! I need a bit of advice. I would like some opinions or
comparisons on the Canon A80, the Kodak CX7430 and Kodak CX7530. My
friend has narrowed his choices down to these three units. We are
looking for a product with ease of use, good color quality, and
reasonable price. We want to be able to make crisp 8 X 10 on
occasion but mostly will use 4 X 6 prints. Any suggestions or
comments are welcome. Thanks. - MZT



I am sure that any of these cameras will serve the stated purposes
well.
But my recommendation would be to spend just a little more for the
Kodak DX7440.
I don't think you will find a camera that is easier to use and still
produces good color at this price range.


My daughter agonized over choosing a camera for college. We made a lot
of trips to the dealers and she liked the Canon SD 110 and the A80.
During these trips, I found I liked the some of the Kodaks, especially
the DX7440.

In the end, my daughter bought the A80 yesterday because she has two
friends that have and like it, but in the near future, I'm going to go
for the DX7440 (hmm...or maybe the DX6490...).

Bruce

Young people seem more and more to feel better about going along with
the crowd (even when the crowd is WRONG). It's something I find vaguely
discomforting. As for the 7440 or the 6490, if you need the 10x zoom,
and can live with the extra size of the camera (I can't), then it will
probably make you very happy.