New Compact camera,,Suggestions wanted

[steveindenmark]

I am looking for a new Compact camera to take on rides with me. I want a camera and not a mobile phone or DSLR as I already have them.

I have a budget of £350.

Has anyone got any recommendations?

 

[ScotiaLass]

I had the first version of this and loved it! Compact, brilliant quality and colour and a host of features such as wifi for uploading on the go (if that's your thing)
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/galaxy-camera/galaxy-camera/EK-GC200ZKABTU

 

[Sbudge]

I am looking for a new Compact camera to take on rides with me. I want a camera and not a mobile phone or DSLR as I already have them.

I have a budget of £350.

Has anyone got any recommendations?

Have a look at a Fujifilm X30. Bit of a retro style but lovely ergonomics, well built and gives you a lot of control. It has neither the largest sensor nor biggest zoom, actually both are quite modest, but takes great pictures and makes you feel good!

 

[swee'pea99]

In a word: Lumix.

 

[Milkfloat]

https://www.parkcameras.com/p/2010981A/compact-cameras/fujifilm/x30-black
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/fujifilm_x30_review/

My retro favourite.

 

[MontyVeda]

Love my Panasonic Lumix... hate the fact that my £250 will buy me a lot more camera since i bought it.

 

[hoopdriver]

I have long been a fan of the Canon powershot series, especially if it's a camera you are taking with you in a bar bag. I Have a G11 and a G1X and really can't fault them. They offer nearly all the functionality of a DSLR and the G1X (which is admittedly above our budget) is especially good in low light. They are also wonderfully versatile if you want to photograph youself on a cycling tour.

 

[Rezillo]

MK1 Sony RX100 - £270 or thereabouts. Brilliant camera, pocketable and was more than twice that price when first released.

Bought mine last month from John Lewis with £60 cash back but the offer has ended. It gave some stunning holiday shots.

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sony_cybershot_dsc_rx100_review/conclusion/

 

[Over The Hill]

I am with the two posts above - Panasonic Lumix. Lovey to use, all the gadgets are easy to set up if needed or just great as a switch it on and click.

They seem to get a really good optical zoom into a small camera too.

 

[hoopdriver]

The Sony is indeed a brilliant camera. I've not used one, but I have colleagues who use them a lot and their reults are excellent.

 

[Sbudge]

I'm a big fan of not buying on tech specs though. Best advice for a camera is to go and see how your top 5 choices feel in the hand and to the eye...a bit like bikes

 

[hoopdriver]

Well, it isn't your hand that is going to render light into pixels, nor does an aesthetically pleasing camera necessarily take good pictures. Better to get an understanding of the tech specs so you know what you're looking at, and if the camera in question is likely to meet your needs.

 

[Crackle]

Take on rides… .so waterproof?

 

[hoopdriver]

You do not need a waterproof camera to take on rides, merely a waterproof (or resistant) bar bag or saddlebag or similar.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

The Fuji X20 is great, I'm sure the X30 is probably an upgrade although the sensor, lens and processor are the same, it depends on how compact a camera you want, the X20 is quite a chunky little camera and I think the X30 is a bit bigger. If it fits the bill though its first rate.