Canon A530 or A540?

[Marinski]

I'm buying a digital camera since i don't have one. I've never owned a digital camera and I don't know ****** about them but I've done enough research to know what the good brands are. I'm looking at the Canon A530 and A540. Ritz Camera has the A530 for $115 w/free shipping after Google checkout. The A540 will probably run around $180 (from new egg). Which one should i go for? Am i getting that much more with the A540 and Is it worth the extra 60 bucks?

 

[adammthompson]

The A540 has a larger viewfinder. I'd say that's the main advantage.

 

[NelsonMuntz]

Originally posted by: adammthompson
The A540 has a larger viewfinder. I'd say that's the main advantage.

The A540 also has 6 megapixels instead of the 5 that the A530 has.
I have the A530 and it is a great camera.
The larger view finder is going to eat up the batteries faster if you use the view finder, but if the extra megapixel is worth $60 to you, then go for it.

 

[imported_Stew]

Get the cheap one, and spend the $60 on memory and a case.