I plan on purchasing a new camera and my budget is $200.

I realize that the Samsun L830R gives me more MP to work with, but Sony Cybershots have an amazing reputation. They both have different modes which Im also looking for...

Which should I go with, Samsung L830R or Sony Cybershot?

Here's the Wal-Mart link to the Samsung one.
Samsung 8.1 MP L830R Digital Camera w/ 5x Digital Zoom, Image Stabilization, Face Detection Technology, Red - Wal-Mart

I would, if I were you, (and I am considering a similar purchase), visit websites such as Best Buy, Circuit City and compare the multitude of different specs side by side. Might be useful in making your decision depending on how you plan to use the camera.

Yup I did. In fact, I made a page long list between Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, Sam's, & Wal-Mart. Those 2 were just my final choices :/

I have just purchased a sony cybershot and its reallly nice, the resouloutin and flash is amazing everything on the camera is great, id give it five stars:) I purchased it at the sony store and it came to $205