Buying A Digital Point And Shoot Camera, 16Mp

kolama · November 22, 2013

Hi all,

Time to buy a new DP&S camera , since my current Cyber-shot W210 giving few troubles. Selections are Cyber-shot W730, or one of similar Samsung, Canon Powershot, Panasonic Lumix or Nikon Coolpix camera. My needs are not complex, just to cover kids activities and travel events. But the quality of images to be at least to similar previous. 16 MP camera with good HD movie capabilities are ok. Guys, pls give your valuable ideas and experiences to find a good camera and good camera joint.

Thanks.

The Don · November 22, 2013

For compact point and shoot cameras the best option available is the Panasonic TZ series. They have wide angle Leica lenses with more optical zoom than normally available in a compact camera.

Magnum · November 22, 2013

Whats your budget?

kolama · November 23, 2013

My budget is 20k. I found a Nicon Coolpix S6400 for 18k. Is it a good price?

Edited November 23, 2013 by kolama

newone · November 23, 2013

Coolpix S6400 seems like good deal. What is your main requirements ? High zooming ? easy to handle ?

whatever · November 23, 2013

On 11/23/2013 at 2:52 AM, kolama said:
My budget is 20k. I found a Nicon Coolpix S6400 for 18k. Is it a good price?

Are you sure it's brand new? In Singapore, price of Coolpix S6400 is around S$300 ( Rs 30k)

kolama · November 23, 2013

On 11/23/2013 at 5:08 AM, whatever said:
Are you sure it's brand new? In Singapore, price of Coolpix S6400 is around S$300 ( Rs 30k)

Yes, brand new one, even here bit expensive. Going to check today. I'll update later.

kolama · November 23, 2013

On 11/23/2013 at 4:48 AM, newone said:
Coolpix S6400 seems like good deal. What is your main requirements ? High zooming ? easy to handle ?

Actually want to find the best available in my budget range. Found this one with high zooming and CMOS sensor.

kolama · November 23, 2013

Went to check, Out of stock,

http://www.chelseylk.com/?goods=nikon-coolpix-s6400-compact-digital-camera

Edited November 23, 2013 by kolama

kush · November 24, 2013

Be careful when buying from non reputed companies they sometimes bring down refurbished and sell them. Sinnce there is no duty on camersa now agent prices are reasonable.

My advice would be to go for a slightly older model which would be in discount it migh most probably have better lense, higher optical zoom and most important optical image stabilisation.

Since you are taking pictures of children look for higher forcusing speed and startup time, you dont want to miss the photo oppertunity.

Hoonigan · November 24, 2013

The one I have was bought in 2011 and I was impressed with it enough to buy another (more updated version) of it last year for my girlfriend. I don't remember exact model numbers but both are from the Canon IXUS series. Beautifully built, extremely compact and most of all takes great pictures for a P&S. There have been many updates on the line and you might find something that you might like and I'd highly recommend them.

One thing, don't go for huge Megapixel counts. That can actually introduce a lot of noise when higher ISOs are involved in low light situations. 10-12 should do just fine unless you print huge sizes. (Please correct me if I'm wrong)

kolama · November 24, 2013

Thanks guys, for your valuable ideas. Great, I found Canon IXUS model from a place called Metroemall for 20k. might be OK. I'll check it tomorrow.

http://www.metroemall.com/colombo/cameras/digital-ixus-132-detail.html?showall=1#tech-specs

Yes, as kush said earlier, better to stay with agents than unknown shops.

Thanks guys.

kolama · November 24, 2013

On 11/22/2013 at 3:49 PM, The Don said:
For compact point and shoot cameras the best option available is the Panasonic TZ series. They have wide angle Leica lenses with more optical zoom than normally available in a compact camera.

Don,

I checked several places. Bit pricy ne..eh! It's a really good one, I checked specifications. Thanks

newone · November 25, 2013

On 11/23/2013 at 8:32 AM, kolama said:
Actually want to find the best available in my budget range. Found this one with high zooming and CMOS sensor.

try c*me*a dot lk , they have wide range of cameras with reasonable prices

The Don · November 25, 2013

On 11/24/2013 at 2:53 PM, kolama said:
Don,
I checked several places. Bit pricy ne..eh! It's a really good one, I checked specifications. Thanks

I've been able to find the TZ 20 (which is a slightly older model) for around £100 a year back, but I think even an older TZ is worth the money. As somebody said there is no point going for high mega pixel values. What matters is the quality of the sensor and the quality of the lens and dare I say Leica makes some fine lenses.