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Mixed - landscapes, active children, sightseeing


Jim-Allan | Asked  over a year ago | Last response was over a year ago

Bit of a beginner - have considered the Fujifilm F600EXR, the Nikon S9100, the Canon Powershot SX230HS, the Sony Cybershot DSC HX9V and the Lumix DMCTZ20!  This will be for mixed use, including mountain top landscapes, active children, general sightseeing and typical family events.  I'm really looking for something that is a step up from the smaller Canon Ixuses that I've had, without breaking the bank.  Having read all the bumph, I appreciate there will always be a compromise, but I'm leaning towards the FujiF600EXR - it seems to offer a decent package of features relevant to my use at reasonable value.  Am I way off the mark?!?

Which camera do you recommend for Jim-Allan?

Fujifilm F600 EXR - $125
15.9 MP|15x f/3.5|1/2" CMOS|3" LCD
Nikon S9100 - $191
12 MP|18x f/3.5|1/2.5" CMOS|3" LCD
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  1. Beginner I
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    over a year ago Simone-Cameron recommends neither camera

    purchased the fuji, the F550 EXR ( the previous model just check they have fixed the problem on the new model ) . It had awesome detail . But it had a yellow tone to the photos , the reds were burnt orange, and burgundys came out rust red . My pale timber floors screamed orange . But it had beautiful resolution in outdoor pictures of leaves and river pebbles . The yellow overtones were worse on the video . But the deal breaker for me was the indoor video . It was shocking . No good to record little Jonny blowing out candles at the birthday cake couldnt even recognise the face . The old kodak did a half decent job . So back to the store I went with two video recordings on a sd card with the old kodak and the fuji . The saleswoman who had sung the praises of the fuji said I have learnt something new , I have that camera but have never used the video indoors . I swapped it for the nikon coolpix . The detail isnt as good, but the color is more true . My tasmanian oak floor boards show up the natural colors . My off white internal walls are back to their true color and dont scream yellow . There is a fanatastic thick instruction book compared to the leaflet from the fuji . It is easier to work the controls . The fuji did feel better to hold though . Yes the river pebbles and tree leaves dont show as well . But I am so far happy I swapped . Depends what you are after . There is a choice web site that reviews the cameras and does make mention of the video in the 550 . http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/electronics/digital-cameras/digital-srls/compact-digital-cameras-review-and-compare/comments.aspx The nixon doesnt have gps and didnt come with a seperate charger
    1. Visitor
      over a year ago Jim-Allan
      Thanks Simone - that's helpful.
    2. Beginner I
      over a year ago Simone-Cameron
      your welcome
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  2. Beginner II
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    over a year ago Lee-X-Kurmin recommends neither camera

    f660 is best. or if you can afford it, f770!! Very very good!
    1. Visitor
      over a year ago Jim-Allan
      Thanks Lee
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