Both are good cameras. With a price difference of only $50 my question is.....which camera has the better features that interests you? Many fans of Brands have changed to another brand because of features. Canon and Nikon make some of the most reliable cameras so you can't go wrong with either. The Canon has better Optical zoom (5x vs 4x on Nikon) and a little more mega pixel ( 14.7 vs 13.5). Try taking your own memory stick and take photos on both cameras then compare them at home. Maybe this will help you decide.

There are a few ways to do this. Option 1 is a stand alone DvD Recorder and using the A/V(audio video) cables. The Camcorder will have either RCA audio and video lines out or a A/V 1/8 inch jack. If it is the jack and you don't have the cable there are replacement cables available. You can plug into the A/V inputs of the DvD Recorder with the cables from either connection type.
The other option is capturing the footage on a computer and burning a DvD. If the Camcorder does not have a Firewire (IEEE 1394 port) you can use a Video Bridge device such as the Dazzle from Pinnacle. This will still require the same cables as option 1. Using a stand alone DvD burner is probably the easiest and fastest way to transfer to disk. There are many different options for stand alone burners. Stop by your nearest BestBuy and take a look.

The specifications for the Sony Cybershot can be found here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...
It will work with Memory Stick PRO Duo, it does not have to be a Sony brand stick.

Take a look at the JVC - MiniDV Digital Camcorder Model: GRD850US. It is easy to edit with by connecting with Firewire (IEEE1394). Shots well in low light conditions in full color and has image stabilization.