Choices, Choices, Choices....

Hmmm... Lately, I've been thinking of getting me the right cam but again its all about making the right choices when it comes to these gadgy stuff. I mean, no one wants to end up getting something which ain't worth the savings and that doesn't satisfy ones requirement in any gadgy...

...and I'm pretty bad at this stuff! =P I kinda need some advice on this. PROFESSIONAL HELP! Anyone?!? HAHAH...

As for those of you who know me pretty well, I've been itchin' to get an SLR cam one day but clearly I know that, that's rather beyond my budget at the moment so that's pretty much off the list. =P I've been stuck with a low resolution cam that pretty much satisfies me ones in a while but bugs me most of the time about how low its capabilities are. I mean, hello! Its just a 3.2 megapix cam, which isn't entirely called a digital cam per say. LOL =P Therefore, as for people like me who likes to take some "random-but-rather-creative-shots" needs to advance oneself on a gadgy. Correct?!

So so... I've done a lil' survey on some existing digi cams / semi SLR, which are within my realistic budget. Haha... therefore, based on their features that meet my requirements I've listed them in the following...

Choice # 1:

SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-H7

Features taken from:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022705sonyh9h7.asp

Choice # 2

SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-W300

Features taken from:
http://www.dcresource.com/news/newsitem.php?id=3716

Choice # 3:

CANON POWERSHOT S5 IS

Features taken from:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0705/07050703canons5is.asp

Choice # 4:

OLYMPUS MJU 850SW

Features taken from:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-Mju-850SW-Digital-Compact/dp/B0012ER4H0

Choice #5:

OLYMPUS MJU 1200

Features taken from:
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Olympus-Mju-1200-1

So... That's quite a lot of choices to make really. But at the moment I've got my eyes on the first choice. Its affordable, and it certainly meets most of my needs in one cam. Just thought maybe someone could at least try and advice me more on these gadgy or perhaps someone has another recommendation? Hehe...

Oh by the way, I thought of including the Pink Olympus for its waterproof feature and NOT for its colour ok? HAHA.. just so yo know alright?! =P Having this kinda cam around seems rather convenient to throw around the pool. But HEY! its not like i go swimming all the time right?! I just find it rather amusing. LOL =P So i suppose picture quality-wise not so?? I dunno lah! I still think the first choice is satisfying enough. You reckon?