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1.) Does the Canon PowerShot 4570,PowerShot 4560,PowerShot A550, PowerShot A630 PowerShot SD800,Digital Cameras have where u can record videos/movies with sound???
(2.) Is the sound really good on them (like can u hear the sound really good on them)???
(3.) Why or Why not???
(4.) Is the sound really loud on them???
(5.) Can u record videos/movies with sound & play them back on all them digital cameras???
(6.) Which Canon Digital Camera is the best one to buy from these ones: PowerShot 4570,
PowerShot 4560,PowerShot A550,PowerShot A630,PowerShot SD800???
(7.) And Why???

Please Answer ALL Questions
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Public Comments

1. I presume you mean A570 when you say "4570" and "A560" when you say "4560' You can get more information on these cameras at www.stevesdigicams.com All of them will record sound, and the sound quality should be pretty similar with each camera. The sound will not be very loud when played back in the camera - but you can either transfer the movie files to a computer or play them back through a Television for better sound. - Some of the cameras are smaller than the others, which may be important to you. Some of the large ones use cheap AA batteries (rechargeable or one time use) whereas the smaller cameras use proprietary batteries which can be expensive. Most point and shoot digital cameras will not zoom in and out when shooting movies - I suggest you check out the Canon S3is (or S2is -- which is the previous model and is very similar to the S3is) - Their advantages include:

- Good Stereo sound.
-12x Image stabilized zoom.
- The zoom will work when shooting movies.
- The cameras use AA batteries.
- High quality 640X480 movies (although even with a 2 GB memory card, you can not shoot a very long movie in the highest quality mode.)

2. I can't answer all of your questions, because I have not handled all of these cameras.

I CAN tell you, though, that the A630 and SD800 are the best in their classes that you have listed. Also, the A630 is clearly the best one of the bunch as far as image quality and user control. You might even consider an A640, since it costs even less than the SD800 that you listed.

I own a few Nikon DSLR's and I'd buy the Canon Powershot A630 or A640 for myself. These cameras have the larger 1/1.8" (5.2 mm x 7.2 mm) sensor that is nearly double the sensor size you find in many point and shoot cameras and this translates into better image quality. They allow fully automatic use or total user control and offer several stages in between. The only significant difference between these cameras is that the A630 is 8 MP and the A640 is 10 MP.

If you're going to spend up to $250, look at a Canon Powershot A630. My brother has had his A630 for about a year and it's a very nice camera. You can get it at B&H Photo (available through Yahoo! Shopping) for $212.

If you can go to $350, look at the 10 MP Canon Powershot A640. This is not a camera that you can stuff into your shirt pocket, but it's an excellent camera. It sells for about $300 and you can add a very nice memory card for under $50.

For either camera, buy a 1 or 2 GB Sandisk Ultra II or Extreme III card. You will NEED the increased capacity and write speed to fully realize the benefits of your camera. The Ultra II would be excellent, but if you are really into video, you might prefer the faster Extreme III. These cards cost from about $25-45 at B&H and several other outlets.

A630: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a630.html
Also: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_a630.asp (Read owner opinions)

A640: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a640.html
Also: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona640/