but those camera are less 10x zoom rite? (im sorry if im wrong..)
i survey for above 10mp and above 10x zoom
such my list
or u can suggest to me others model that have criteria i need some
heheh 

by da way
thanks for reply my post 

Problem is...

1- Those are mainstream consumer cameras so most of the folks in this forum play dslr etc

2- Even the folks playing compact camera woudn't have tried all of them before to give you a useful answer... since they usually just choose one because of brand blindness, or cos it comes in pink or cos the salesman highly recommend it.

3- These are more or less similar as most of them use 1/2.3" backlit cmos in terms of hardware. Every additional feature like gps etc.... = add a bit more.

4- The rest of the sell-points are just software gimmicks... which by the way... Sony totally pwns in this area.

5 - Long zoom and high megapixels in small sensor are not recipe for good image quality

I posted earlier that either one will do cos unless you're a pro-hobbyist, guy with camera geek, pro photographer... you'll be hardpressed to find any difference from the image that they take.

Anyway, I also reckon that you would've read dpreview's travel zoom comparison test right? So you really can't wrong with either SX230HS or P9100.

Actually , zoom and mp is nt important. mp is juz a sales gimmick, i dont think you do large printing right?
when you master your camera, 4x zoom is already good enough. 10x zoom doesnt really do a great job as compact camera have small sensor.



btw , i used sony hx5v b4 , its nice. maybe you can look for hx7v/hx9v.  10x zoom optical/10x digital. 10+mp too 

ok I'm sorry so if just consider the features, which is the most affordable camera?

haha
relax bro
chill
dont mad with me
im just asking coz i really dont know/blur about camera
i just compare through the ''number'' on the spect info
huuhuh 

oo great suggestion
but
is it ok to have function such gps?
for me, i think i didnt need it
huhhuuh

Panasonic Lumix LX5
Canon S100/s95
Nikon P300, P7100
Olympus XZ-1

this few model are the most bang for the buck compact camera.

gps is juz something fun to play with for the first few time you bring your camera for outing.

I have gps in my dslt but mostly i switch it off unless i am going for long distance holiday and i want to keep my pic location tagged.

enjoy hunting for camera. choose it confidently without influence from anyone, or else you will regret after awhile.

thx bro for the recommend....
any idea for canon g12?? quite interest with this model...

Guys, I'm still learning on photography stuff but can anyone recommend me a camera based on below?

Type of camera/lens/accesories : Interchangeble Lens Camera
Budget : RM2-RM2.5k
Your Location : Penang
Preferable brand : N/A
Type of photography u want to do : Portrait, Landscape..
Any specific models in mind? : NEX series
Any specific features u want? : N/A

G12 is nice for camwhore    flippable screen is fun.
nex5n is nice for your budget.

Type of camera/lens/accesories :  D7000
Budget: < 3.5k
Your Location:   Bangsar, KL
Preferable brand :  Nikon
Type of photography u want to do :  Multi-purpose user
Any specific models in mind? :  d7000, d90, d5100
Any specific features u want? : Multi-purpose user

the cheaper is better. Im a student, oso nid money to buy some foods.. haha 

nex5n is nice for your budget.

Type of camera/lens/accesories :  compaq/light camera
Budget: below 4k
Your Location:   perak
Preferable brand :  ?
Type of photography u want to do :  shoot what i want.
Any specific models in mind? :  ?
Any specific features u want? :  can change lens..?

fyi, i just sold my d90. any light camera but can perform like dslr??

NEX series is currently in my mind because I read alot of good reviews about it. But I would like to know around that budget (RM2k-RM2.5k), is there any other cameras that can compete with say NEX-C3 or NEX5N?

Type of camera/lens/accessories :  DSLR quality but non-interchangeable lens
Budget: RM1000
Your Location: Kuala Lumpur
Preferable brand :  Canon, Nikon, Sony
Type of photography u want to do :  Indoor, low light, close-up, family photos, candid
Any specific models in mind? :  Sony NEX-5K
Any specific features u want? :  HD video recording, compact body, DSLR quality sensor, fast lens but non-interchangeable

1k can't get u a new Nex 5..

That would be very hard 2 get even 2nd hand for that price.