super zoom point and shoot? The more I read and compare, the more confused I get. I've been looking at Nikon p510 & L810, also the Canon sx50, power shot sx500, and Fujifilm fine pix...

garysdenali

The more I read and compare, the more confused I get. I've been looking at Nikon p510 & L810, also the Canon sx50, power shot sx500, and Fujifilm fine pix hs30exr. Any advice welcome.
Gary

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

You have to start somewhere. Just pick one and start having fun. You will never get the perfect camera. Even professionals shoot several different models of camera because there isn't one that does it all. After you've owned a camera for 6 months to a year you'll know if you what you need or not.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

The Nikon P510, Canon SX50 and Sony HS300 are all good cameras, I personally chose the SX50 because of the articulating screen and have never regretted my decision. AND the SX50 has a Hot Shoe and Remote Release capability.

Use the search at the top of the page and enter the camera model number and look at the postings and see what YOU think.

13oct1931 Loc: Lebanon, Indiana

Gary: Perhaps you have noticed that I am an Olympus fan--so let me wedge in my 2-cents.
I have an Oly SP800UZ with a 30X zoom/wide angle. I love it !
It has no controls for time or aperature--and I have rarely missed them. I would like to be able to shoot time exposures--but then..... It does have a plethora of programs. I have had the camera for nearly 2 years and am still learning ! (Some people are awfully slow !)
I think OLY has a new model with a 50X zoom. Check with your dealer before you spend big bucks. ( I would guess that 50X would make a tripod manditory) ALYN

Dianakkb Loc: Norwalk, Ohio

And I have the Nikon P510. I use it when I don't want to carry extra lens, etc. It does a great job. As you can see, any of the cameras you mentioned would be a good choice.Just depends on personal preference and what you want to spend.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

It is confusing. Even though I have Nikon cameras, I think the Canon sx50 has the edge as far as lens zoom, 50X compared to Nikon's 42X and Canon has the articulating screen. If you don't like to get bogged down with camera settings...the L810 is the way to go. It has a 26X zoom lens that is very easy to use and can be had for below $200.00. These are all classified as "bridge cameras", they look like shrunken DSLR's. There are also pocket cameras with high zoom capabilities, you should check those out also. I hope this helps and didn't make you more confused.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Don't underestimate the importance of how the camera FEELS in your hand, particularly if you're going to take hundreds of photos a day :) There is a marked difference in shape to some. I didn't care for my friend's P510 at all, and love my SX50 just to death!

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Wahawk wrote:

The Nikon P510, Canon SX50 and Sony HS300 are all good cameras, I personally chose the SX50 because of the articulating screen and have never regretted my decision. AND the SX50 has a Hot Shoe and Remote Release capability.

Use the search at the top of the page and enter the camera model number and look at the postings and see what YOU think.

:thumbup: They all are good for getting started especially if you don't want anything big or complicated to use.

wonkytripod Loc: Peterborough UK

garysdenali wrote:

The more I read and compare, the more confused I get. I've been looking at Nikon p510 & L810, also the Canon sx50, power shot sx500, and Fujifilm fine pix hs30exr. Any advice welcome.
Gary

I have the Nikon P520 as a second camera, Still can't compare it to a dslr. I struggle with using the digital view finder no as good as a proper one. The articulating screen is good at times but if you are using them they run away with the battery so you need several if you are having a long day out.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

garysdenali wrote:

The more I read and compare, the more confused I get. I've been looking at Nikon p510 & L810, also the Canon sx50, power shot sx500, and Fujifilm fine pix hs30exr. Any advice welcome.
Gary

Let's increase that confusion. How about a 60X zoom: 20-1200mm?

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/17/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz70-superzoom-/

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

jerryc41 wrote:

Let's increase that confusion. How about a 60X zoom: 20-1200mm?

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/17/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz70-superzoom-/

Just goes to show you, there's no limit. When Nikon came out with the P510 with it's 42X zoom, I thought...Wow, it'll be a while before somebody tops that. Then, less than a year later Canon came out with the SX50 with the 50X lens and now the 60X from Panasonic.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

cjkorb wrote:

Just goes to show you, there's no limit. When Nikon came out with the P510 with it's 42X zoom, I thought...Wow, it'll be a while before somebody tops that. Then, less than a year later Canon came out with the SX50 with the 50X lens and now the 60X from Panasonic.

I've read that it's more difficult to get wide angle on a non-interchangeable lens camera. That's why you don't see P&S with very wide lenses.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

jerryc41 wrote:

I've read that it's more difficult to get wide angle on a non-interchangeable lens camera. That's why you don't see P&S with very wide lenses.

Yes, that's the advantage of the Dslr but you gotta admit...it's a lot of fun shooting with a mega zoom bridge camera.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

cjkorb wrote:

Yes, that's the advantage of the Dslr but you gotta admit...it's a lot of fun shooting with a mega zoom bridge camera.

Of course.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

jerryc41 wrote:

Let's increase that confusion. How about a 60X zoom: 20-1200mm?

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/17/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz70-superzoom-/

Just a very minor increase at the Wide Angle end. Not enough to really help, just a marketing ploy!