Hi Prasad, i think the use of Alkaline batteries in Digital cameras should be avoided. Even my Canon A640 which needs 4 AA's doesn't go beyond 40 shots on alkaline cells. After switching to Sanyo Enelops i have getting around 300 shots per charge. I don't feel it's correct to penalise this camera for horrible battery life. Check it out with the Enelope, i am sure you will change the verdict
,Mumbhai (but now Amrikaa), on Feb 06, 2010 04:58 AM
Dude! Are you sure it takes up the battery in like only 50-60 shots. I mean even a 100 shots is too less. And CIPA states 280 shots (photos only). So I think it would be nice if you guys could follow the CIPA specification and find out the battery life that you are getting. That would be much appreciated man.
ordinary alkaline batteries really dont hold good power as they too have drain effect starting on the selfs itself. Also standard SANYO ENELOPE AA size branded batteries are supposedly widely popular to hold charge after even 300 shots on DSLR cameras. Good charger and branded rechargable batteries should help.
It would be good to know what sensor size these compact cameras have.
The image resolution is more of a marketing gimmick. The image quality is what really matters. For majority picnic & party users this cam offers lot of features as a PS camera. For the rest DSLRs are the way to go.