Advice Please

[David61]

In a few weeks time I want to get another point & shoot,so I dont have to worry about lugging my 1100D about. I am stuck between two cameras,the fuji xf1 or canon sx510,I have had a look at some reviews and pros & cons for both but not really sure,any help. Thanks

[JHFoto]

Of those two the Fuji reads the best in my opinion........

[David61]

Cheers,the one thing in the reviews about the fuji is Lens Error. Both are great for IQ too

[John]

I agree, of the two the Fuji reads better for sure, but be careful where you buy from, the price of the Fuji seems to range massively depending on where you look, whereas the canon seems to have a pretty stable price wherever you look.

[David61]

The fuji is £129.99 in Currys or PC World and the Canon is £139.99 Argos

Edited December 7, 2014 by David61

[John]

Have seen the Fuji online ranging from £129-£200+

Price is good from PC curry world, and I always prefer buying from well known places like that, makes me feel safer if things go wrong with the items that I buy.

[David61]

I have to say that I like the xf1 but can not understand why fuji don`t do any thing about the Lens error. Like it has been said both cameras IQ is great too

[Leon]

http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/PowerShot/PowerShot_SX280_HS/

 

the above is the one I have, if I'm honest I was a little disappointed with it after a few weeks of using it, peobably due to the fact I have a DSLR, ecen an entry level such as my 1100D had far better IQ than a compact, I personally given the choice would go back to a bridge such as the FZ45 I had...

[Black Pearl]

The Fuji XF1 is simply gorgeous and an absolute joy to use. The lens is bright, sharp as a tack and backed up with one of the best sensors on the market.

I wanted one when they lsunched (in red or brown) and would still have one now given the opportunity.

[ChrisLumix]

If you want a SERIOUS point and shoot, then basically there's two:

 

Sony RX100 III

Lumix LX100

 

neither is cheap, but either will have you leave your DSLR at home much more often.

[David61]

The Fuji XF1 is simply gorgeous and an absolute joy to use. The lens is bright, sharp as a tack and backed up with one of the best sensors on the market.

I wanted one when they lsunched (in red or brown) and would still have one now given the opportunity.

Thanks again folks,I am going to get the XF1

[David61]

Had a mate bring his fuji XF1 round just to see what its like to hold,and it is small,I like it but he said if I want his Sony H300 Bridge camera,then its mine for nothing. Any ideas on the sony H300 ?

[ChrisLumix]

Had a mate bring his fuji XF1 round just to see what its like to hold,and it is small,I like it but he said if I want his Sony H300 Bridge camera,then its mine for nothing. Any ideas on the sony H300 ?

 

Here's the dpreview review: http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/cybershot_dsch300

[Black Pearl]

If he said you can have it for now't then have it 

 

It isn't a pocket camera so you might as well take your DSLR, the sensor is bloody awful with far too many pixels and while the lens has a great focal range it isn't exactly bright so it will struggle in low light - where you're Canon with its big sensor wouldn't.

 

The thing with a small, good compact is it goes everywhere with you and cis capable of producing very good results.

[Leon]

someone I know gave his HS20 away when he picked up a 550D, said he wwas happy to loose the focal length for image quality.....

 

I think if you are progressing UP to a bridge they are a big step up, but going backwards to one you will notice a big difference?  depending on what YOU use it for of course... if you get offered one for free then take it, you can't loose then can you

[ChrisLumix]

someone I know gave his HS20 away when he picked up a 550D, said he wwas happy to loose the focal length for image quality.....

 

I think if you are progressing UP to a bridge they are a big step up, but going backwards to one you will notice a big difference?  depending on what YOU use it for of course... if you get offered one for free then take it, you can't loose then can you

 

You could lose though

 

(Pedant, me? Wouldn't dream of it... )

Edited December 12, 2014 by ChrisLumix

[David61]

If he said you can have it for now't then have it 

 

It isn't a pocket camera so you might as well take your DSLR, the sensor is bloody awful with far too many pixels and while the lens has a great focal range it isn't exactly bright so it will struggle in low light - where you're Canon with its big sensor wouldn't.

 

The thing with a small, good compact is it goes everywhere with you and cis capable of producing very good results. Thanks for that,I tried the camera today and don`t like it at all,so as I ve got the money,getting the xf1 and looking forward to it.

[David61]

Went to buy the xf1 but totally sold out gutted. So I got the Canon SX510 for £120

[Black Pearl]

Your SX280 is a better day-to-day camera, what you've gained is a few extra mm's and a camera that won't fit in  your pocket.

[David61]

Oh YES IAM one HAPPY bunny,my mate liked my canon I got today so I jokenly said lets Swap and omg he said ok. So I have a brand new xf1 tan one :)

[Black Pearl]

Now that is the swap of the century.