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Is Kodak and Canon cameras better than Samsung because they have been making cameras longer?

My 10 yo daughter has been shopping for her first digital camera. She likes the features on one made by Samsung and it is within her price range. We were told by a sales person that Kodak or Canon cameras are better because they have been making them longer. Is the technology really that different due to length of time manufacturing a product? Does Samsung make decent digital cameras for a beginner? Sorry for several questions, but they all relate to my main question. Thanks for helping us make a decision!!!

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i would say canon or nikon. i have been using those since their earliest film cameras. never been dissapointed. samsung is good, too. but i would go with the canon or possibly a nikon just because of their reliability and reputations. BTW, this answer is from the 51 year-old dads' experience. he has been collecting cameras and using them since the 70s. but yes i would say the the age of a company and their experience in making something really makes a difference. :D
Yes.
Yes, arguably a company's experience and revenue have an impact on the quality of their product. Canon has been in the game a long time, and they control a large sector of the compact camera market for a good reason. Kodak is also a big player, but not on the same level as Canon. This is for your 10 yo daughter though, so we should be realistic. If she is enthusiastic about a Samsung camera, then go for it. They appear to make decent cameras; after all it is only a tool. It’s the one taking the pictures who matters most. If image quality and selection is the most important, I would look at Canon. If your daughter has her heart set on a Samsung, it should be fine for a beginner. May I also suggest an Olympus Stylus 790 SW compact camera? They come in several different colors, are waterproof and shock resistant, as well as handling a wider variety of temperatures. This camera might have a longer life span in the hands of younger child, and it still delivers pretty good image quality. Hope this helps.
for a beginner I suggest the samsung s85 or s630
Samsung markets many items under it's name and to the best of my knowledge they do not manufacture anything. Canon and Kodak both manufacture their own cameras. Canon is one of the 2 industry leaders in making cameras of acceptable professional quality. I use Canon in by business (I am a working professional photographer) and keep a Kodak Easy Share in the glove compartment of my van at all times. My opinion is that a Kodak Easy Share camera would be the place to start for a 10 year old. They are good picture takers, easy to use, and more forgiving than most point and shoot cameras. I like to see a young person starting out in photography taking successful pictures instead of losing interest because of poor results. The Easy Share system is certainly a good starter.
To answer your question directly, the answer is no. Kodak and Canon have been *selling* cameras for a long time, but Kodak actually has cameras made by other non-Kodak factories to their specifications. Samsung has a long history in electronics, and they are big, big chip maker. However, ultimately, each camera model needs to be judged on its own merits. For example, the Samsung GX-10 is better than many other cameras because it's actually made by Pentax for Samsung. Likewise, I find many low-end Kodaks to be poorly made. Where companies like Canon, Kodak, Nikon, and Fujifilm excel are in design--because they've been making cameras and film for so long, they understand things like color, camera layouts, features, etc. So that experience helps, but it doesn't necessarily make their cameras superior. Does Samsung make decent cameras for a beginnner? In my opinion, not as good as Canon. Here's a typical review for a Samsung: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/L700/L700A.HTM Want some recommendations? Try a Nikon L11, about $88. Or if the budget is bigger a Nikon L15 or the Canon A570 IS. I saw that Amazon now has the A570 IS for $149.99
Salesman is correct Kodak has been in business for many years. But in a good 40 or 50 years never made the best of cameras.I bet salesman didn't mention that did he? Canon along with Sony, Nikon and Fuji are quality. I know nothing about Samsung. You don't say how much you plan to spend. Around $115- the Canon A460 is fine. The next one my ex bought 2 weeks ago and loves it and has excellent battery life,-Canon A560 which is a bit more. A tad more than the A560 is the Canon A570 IS which I feel you get your biggest bang for your bucks in this price range of $155 to $170-
That's a very typical uneducated salesperson type of thing to say. The idea is to create a bit of uncertainty and doubt in your mind, so you'll steer away from that brand. By this argument, we should assume that a Ford is the best quality of car on the market, since they've been manufacturing longer. Toyota, Honda, Ferrari -- they're all amateurs, since they've been in business for less time, right? Time in manufacturing has nothing to do with it. Quality control, manufacturing process, image quality -- those are the things that matter. In the consumer digital camera market, two names consistently stand out in terms of quality: Canon and Nikon. Consider these first tier brands. Kodak, Olympus, Samsung, Sony -- they make fine cameras as well, but generally get lower ratings on image quality and build quality than the top tier guys. I'd consider Fuji, Casio, Sanyo, and Polaroid -- plus any other no-name brands you can think of -- in the third tier. (Of course, everyone else who has ever purchased a camera, used a camera, or looked at a photograph may disagree with these rankings. But they would of course be wrong! :) )