Want advice on next camera after Canon S-120
Sep 12, 2017 16:42:08 #
Chaler
Loc: Northern California
I've owned an S90 and have now owned an S120 for several years. I love its size, 4x zoom, and general ruggedness. I haven't liked its viewfinding, low light performance, or its af capabilities. I have no particular brand loyalty, and am willing to spend more if necessary.
Given all the above, and wishing to keep the small size, what is recommended (several years have gone by, surely there must be a few better options.)?
Given all the above, and wishing to keep the small size, what is recommended (several years have gone by, surely there must be a few better options.)?
Sep 12, 2017 18:59:25 #
Chaler wrote:
I've owned an S90 and have now owned an S120 for several years. I love its size, 4x zoom, and general ruggedness. I haven't liked its viewfinding, low light performance, or its af capabilities. I have no particular brand loyalty, and am willing to spend more if necessary.
Given all the above, and wishing to keep the small size, what is recommended (several years have gone by, surely there must be a few better options.)?
Given all the above, and wishing to keep the small size, what is recommended (several years have gone by, surely there must be a few better options.)?
Consider
Canon SX720 HS Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2016-02-18
20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
ISO 80 - 3200
24-960 mm F3.3-6.9 Zoom Lens
Optical Image Stabilization
3″ Fixed Type Screen
5.9 fps continuous shooting
1920 x 1080 video resolution
Built-in Wireless
270g. 110 x 64 x 36 mm
Sep 14, 2017 01:11:03 #
Yes I love my little bit older SX700....The powerful Zoom is Addicting! Low light & long zoom gives somewhat grainy but entirely usable pics.....MUCH better in bright sun!
Sep 14, 2017 15:13:41 #
geezer7
Loc: Michigan
Chaler wrote:
I've owned an S90 and have now owned an S120 for several years. I love its size, 4x zoom, and general ruggedness. I haven't liked its viewfinding, low light performance, or its af capabilities. I have no particular brand loyalty, and am willing to spend more if necessary.
Given all the above, and wishing to keep the small size, what is recommended (several years have gone by, surely there must be a few better options.)?
Given all the above, and wishing to keep the small size, what is recommended (several years have gone by, surely there must be a few better options.)?
I used the S90 from 2010 to 2016 for travel and bought a D7100 in 2014 for better IQ and longer zoom. However, the D7100 is too bulky for the way my wife and I like to travel (backpacks to carry on airplanes and European travel). Since I wanted to upgrade to a very small camera with better IQ than the S90, I bought a Panasonic GM5 with a 12-32mm lens. Unfortunately Panasonic discontinued the GM5 so it is not available new as far as I know. It has a micro four-thirds sensor and offers pretty good IQ. It also has interchangeable lenses and an electronic view finder. It is very compact with the 12-32mm lens although not as small as the S90. You might investigate the MFT offerings for better IQ than the S120. You do not seem to want super zoom capability so a pancake lens with a 3-4X zoom range could work for you.
Just my input.
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