My comment, and I know it sounds stupid, is to visit a camera shop and pick up cameras. For me, the Canon and Nikon offered what I wanted, but when I held the Nikon, it fit better and was more comfortable to hold. I wouldn't suggest that to be your only means of deciding which camera to buy, but if you've got 2 that meet your needs exactly, test them this way to see which one you feel better holding!

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Daisy