New Camera for a friend

[Deleted User]

Hello -

I'm hoping for some advice as I don't know anything about cameras. I would like to find a camera for a friend with an upper budget of about £350.

This means nothing to me but: 16 or more megapixels, with a viewfinder, compact, with wifi and if possible rechargeable batteries. If anyone can point me in the right direction to search I'll be grateful.

So far Pentax X-5 has no wifi, Canon Powershot has just 12.1 megapixels. I'm not really sure what I am searching for but does anyone have an opinion on Panasonic TZ60EB -K, please? The reviews seem to be 'so so' and if there is something better in the budget range I'd be very interested, thank you.

Crimson

A._Badger

Deleted_User wrote: »

Hello -

I'm hoping for some advice as I don't know anything about cameras. I would like to find a camera for a friend with an upper budget of about £350.

This means nothing to me but: 16 or more megapixels, with a viewfinder, compact, with wifi and if possible rechargeable batteries. If anyone can point me in the right direction to search I'll be grateful.

So far Pentax X-5 has no wifi, Canon Powershot has just 12.1 megapixels. I'm not really sure what I am searching for but does anyone have an opinion on Panasonic TZ60EB -K, please? The reviews seem to be 'so so' and if there is something better in the budget range I'd be very interested, thank you.

Crimson

Have a look at this site. Its reviews are pretty fair and very thorough:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/

Sooler

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, HD 1080p, 20.2MP, 3.6x Optical Zoom, 3” LCD Screen, Black ... no wi-fi
http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-hd-1080p-20-2mp-3-6x-optical-zoom-3-lcd-screen-black/p231683057?sku=231683057&kpid=231683057&s_kenid=59755a7d-07c8-b869-4a29-000039176ad4&s_kwcid=402x22548&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=231683057


Sony RX100M2 Advanced Cybershot Digital Compact Camera (20.2MP) 3 inch LCD ... with wi-fi
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-RX100M2-Advanced-Cybershot-Digital-Black/dp/B00DNVA0M6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419102291&sr=1-1&keywords=DSC-RX100+ii

niether has viewfinder

A._Badger

Sooler wrote: »

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, HD 1080p, 20.2MP, 3.6x Optical Zoom, 3” LCD Screen, Black ... no wi-fi
http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-hd-1080p-20-2mp-3-6x-optical-zoom-3-lcd-screen-black/p231683057?sku=231683057&kpid=231683057&s_kenid=59755a7d-07c8-b869-4a29-000039176ad4&s_kwcid=402x22548&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=231683057


Sony RX100M2 Advanced Cybershot Digital Compact Camera (20.2MP) 3 inch LCD ... with wi-fi
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-RX100M2-Advanced-Cybershot-Digital-Black/dp/B00DNVA0M6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419102291&sr=1-1&keywords=DSC-RX100+ii

niether has viewfinder

Most skilled photographers regard a viewfinder as essential. The OP is advised to stick to his/her guns and make sure whatever they choose has one.

£350 will buy a very capable camera these days and it would be a shame to have it badly hampered by the lack of a viewfinder. Trying to use a rear LCD screen in bright light is a horrible experience.

[Deleted User]

A._Badger wrote: »

Most skilled photographers regard a viewfinder as essential. The OP is advised to stick to his/her guns and make sure whatever they choose has one.

£350 will buy a very capable camera these days and it would be a shame to have it badly hampered by the lack of a viewfinder. Trying to use a rear LCD screen in bright light is a horrible experience.

Thank you very much, Badger. I'll look at the link you have given. Thank you for posting.

Crimson

[Deleted User]

Sooler wrote: »

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, HD 1080p, 20.2MP, 3.6x Optical Zoom, 3” LCD Screen, Black ... no wi-fi
http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-hd-1080p-20-2mp-3-6x-optical-zoom-3-lcd-screen-black/p231683057?sku=231683057&kpid=231683057&s_kenid=59755a7d-07c8-b869-4a29-000039176ad4&s_kwcid=402x22548&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=231683057


Sony RX100M2 Advanced Cybershot Digital Compact Camera (20.2MP) 3 inch LCD ... with wi-fi

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-RX100M2-Advanced-Cybershot-Digital-Black/dp/B00DNVA0M6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419102291&sr=1-1&keywords=DSC-RX100+ii

niether has viewfinder

Thank you for being good enough to post, Sooler. Because I don't know what to look for myself and my friend would like a viewfinder I'll look with that in mind. Thank you for taking the time to post the links though.

Crimson

photodgm

The answer depends in part on what type of photography your friend is interested in. Landscape, action, portrait, studio style etc. Does the camera need to be good in low light situations, or is fast auto focus a priority. Wide angle or long focal length (zoom in on distant subjects). If you post back with information on some of these points people may be able to give a more informed opinion. This link may help:
http://www.photographyblog.com/articles_best_digital_camera.php

EssexExile

The Panasonic. I'm a bit biased, I'm on my third Panasonic but the TZ60 is great, amazing zoom, viewfinder (at last), slo mo video, etc.

I only really upgraded for the viewfinder which is essential in bright sunny places, all my other Panasonics have been great.

Under £300 with the rebate at the moment.

[Deleted User]

You can add wifi to any camera using a wifi enabled SD card (I have a toshiba one..very cool bit of kit and cheap too)

Big_Graeme

ringo_24601 wrote: »

You can add wifi to any camera using a wifi enabled SD card (I have a toshiba one..very cool bit of kit and cheap too)

Only if said camera takes SD cards...

Gloomendoom

Deleted_User wrote: »

So far Pentax X-5 has no wifi, Canon Powershot has just 12.1 megapixels.

It's not how many megapixels that counts. It's what the camera does with them that really matters.

Too many pixels crowded on to a small sensor area can be counter-productive.

I'd recommend the Canon G-16.