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basic very entry level camera.. for 8 year old...

looking to get it for an 8 year old grandson who is just going to enjoy first owned camera..

thinking between the two.. one is $40 and other $80.. wanted to stick with one these brands as they give 1 year warranty.

do you see significant difference in performance/value? i would appreciate your feedback- what are the other factors you would see if you set aside the sale price, between these two.

http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/clearance-powershot-digital-cameras/powershot-a1200-silver-refurbished?WT.mc_id=C126149

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-NIKKOR/dp/B00EZAYELC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1398351914&sr=1-1&keywords=Nikon+Coolpix+S02
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Another idea, most youngsters own a cell phone these days. Why not just give him such a phone? Most of them have a built-in camera, and their quality isn't that bad.
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thanks- will definitely consider it for more him in a couple of years.. right now, txt msg, internet is off-limits for the 8 year old!
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thank you experts.. go with nikon for various reasons you guided.

sunbow, thanks for your detailed perspectives.. you should perhaps write an expert article "factors in getting camera with age and environment appropriateness!" with the content you published here, so others can reference it later. :)

hi Aus expert- Merete, based on your review (thank you) I probably will get s6500 for myself. now, s6800 is almost same price as s6500. would you for the newer model for same price?
Absolutely 25112 the s6800 can only have more improvements.
 I am so happy with my s6500 results.
Especially the video, I take more video now than photos beautiful and clear and for a less expensive camera compared to my other expensive Panasonic Lumix @ 400 dollars or more I prefer the simplicity of the Nikon.
Glad to have helped and thank you !!!
Happy Snaps
I'm actually surprised to see so many , but in the big picture there will always be those who may get one that has a fault.
I wouldn't read too much into this as a bad rap on a very good product we don't know the circumstance of their situation. How it was used.
I admit the buttons can be a bit unresponsive but I put that down to compact as it a small camera.
There is also 94 with a 5 star rating compared to the 26 with one star.
I love my Orange Nikon and have excellent results.
I posted the link above which is an indepth about the excellent features. Pros and cons for a budget camera.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/nikon-coolpix-s6500-review-21444 

To use the wise words of  lherrou
He said it perfectly in reference to a  recent question on a Canon T2i "Movie Recording Has Been Stopped Automatically", As it turned out it was the faulty sim card>> and he replied to my puzzlement how can we tell > Items purchased via eBay or non-mainstream vendors are not always actually what they seem. To read the rest he Posted here
Take a look at our own experts article on Nikon Coolpix L18 Review
https://www.experts-exchange.com/Hardware/Personal_Electronics/Cameras_Camcorders/A_2686-Nikon-Coolpix-L18-Review.html
All in all you are the real expert when it come to choosing a camera, what you need and what you are prepared to pay. Like any camera even 2000 dollars or more if it has a fault or doesn't function properly take it back. That is not a bad rap but good service.
In the end the customer is happy.
These camera are small  point and shoot. Have cool features to mess with colours turning half a coloured photo to no colour, lots of things to explore and a very nice software to edit my photos and video ViewNX2
Personally I would never buy that on line if possible.
Eye on and hands on first.
Anything can get damaged in the post transit.
Hope this assures you 25112 I really do own one and I love it.
it's only 10 CM
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i'm sold.. thanks much Merete, for the clear review and details! appreciate much.
Your welcome ;)
Read the manual and come back here if you need help.
Cheers
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thanks as always!