Digital Camera: Rechargeable AA or Lithium Ion better?

TruFaith` SG

Thinking abt getting a digital camera. Dont reli feel like spending tat much one it, just average amount. Yes, i know cameras which use rechargeable AA batteries r usually cheaper but was thinkin that if those with lithium ion batteries can last longer, then i might consider spending a bit more for those kinda digital cameras.

bounce34 SG

dont buy camera that use AA batteries, they are useless, flash, no power , battery very fast flat..best to get those with lithion batt..

SPGKID SG

I agree. Li Ion is best for digital camera. Get yourself a spare and you are all ready to go!

digicharat SG

i purposely get myself the aa batt one.
because batt flat just buy new one.

go oversea also more convenient.

Chin Eng SG

There is such a thing called AA NiMH batteries..... The question that should be asked is: should you buy a camera with a non-standard battery.

Advantage of having a camera that uses double A: If your rechargeable becomes flat, you can always pop over to your neighbourhood convenient store and purchase some.

Buy a camera that has Double A battery chambers. Go and buy the highest power rated double-A. They are measured by milli-amp-hr or mAH. These typically gives you a very long usage time.

photo_seeker SG

My Canon A700 uses 2 X AA 2700 GP batteries. Can last me at least hundred over shots.

Gordonator SG

i find it costly every time i need to buy batteries. somemore eventhough they are still 3/4 full, they cannot be use liao as the camera needs more power, especially for flash.

rechargable batteries takes a long time to charge. and if not use for a period of time, will slowly lose it power.

i prefer Lithium Ion myself. if need to use the camera, just remember to charge it 1 day in advance.