Suhari Posted 26 October, 2013 Share Posted 26 October, 2013 Looking for a new camera. Mid sized i.e. bigger than a compact point and shoot, but not full slr. Want a decent zoom, not worried about being able to change lenses. Is a pressie for the wife; needs to be reasonably straightforward to use. Budget up to £350. Any recommendations chaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 26 October, 2013 Share Posted 26 October, 2013 This is a point and shoot so not to your spec but I love my Nikon Coolpix AW100. It isnt much to look at but does everything well - much more so than the more expensive Sony it replaced. 5x optical zoom, waterproof to 10m, will survive being dropped, full 1080HD video and has great quality pictures. Ive had bigger cameras in the past but found they just got left at home or in the car. Because this is small, rugged and light (and not so expensive you fear losing it) its been present at all the right moments. http://www.trustedreviews.com/nikon-coolpix-aw100_Digital-Camera_review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSaint Posted 3 November, 2013 Share Posted 3 November, 2013 This might help? http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-compact-camera-2013-34-reviewed-963985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 3 November, 2013 Share Posted 3 November, 2013 I got a DSLR (Sony one) and wanted a point and shoot with decent zoom as I found that I wasn't using the DSLR as often as I should because it was too big. I got a Panny TZ40 because of the zoom. x20 which can be doubled up to x40. I know you said you didn't want a compact, but this might be up your street if zoom it the important factor. http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/digital-cameras/1299427/panasonic-lumix-dmc-tz40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony13579 Posted 9 November, 2013 Share Posted 9 November, 2013 I have to say that I can't see the point of mid sized cameras. There are fantastic compacts with huge zoom levels, incredible features and specs..... And they fit in your pocket! If you want a camera that won't fit in your pocket, you might as well get a full DSLR, two lenses a bag and a spare battery My canon is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 4 December, 2013 Author Share Posted 4 December, 2013 I have to say that I can't see the point of mid sized cameras. There are fantastic compacts with huge zoom levels, incredible features and specs..... And they fit in your pocket! If you want a camera that won't fit in your pocket, you might as well get a full DSLR, two lenses a bag and a spare battery My canon is fantastic. A conclusion that I have just come too. Sent back the wifey's pressie and we're getting a Canon EOS 100D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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