Chaxl

Being a photographer with a physical disability, I use high end Point & Shoot cameras. SLR cameras just don’t work with my limited motor skills. Currently I use a Canon Powershot SX50 which I like very much, and it takes wonderful photos. For low light situations, I use an Goddox V350 flash which is compatible. Even when I’m satisfied with my SX50, I am always keeping my eye open for an upgrade if I feel it would be worth it.

A few weeks ago, my Dad ran into a guy who knows I’m a photographer, and always interested to know how I am doing. Knowing that I’m physical disabled, this friend mentioned a new camera that’s on the market for $1000 but suppose to be as high up as a SLR without lens changing. Unfortunately the brand of it escaped my Dad’s mind.

Does anyone here know of such a camera?

Thanks,
Chad M.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Not enough info to narrow things down. Here are a couple of links.
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-point-and-shoot-cameras
https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/best-point-and-shoot-cameras/
https://gadgetsdeck.com/best-point-and-shoot-cameras/
Best of luck!

56HotRod Loc: Littleton CO

Could it be the Nikon Coolpix 1000?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1423182-REG/nikon_26522_coolpix_p1000_digital_camera.html?ap=y&smp=y

R.G. Loc: Scotland

.....or the Sony RX10 (various iterations, currently up to Mk iv).

Chaxl

Very possible. Thanks.

Bushpilot Loc: Minnesota

My Fuji X100V is considered a "point and shoot," The picture quality is exceptional. But it does cost more than $1000.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Chad,

An excellent camera to consider is the Sony DSC hx400.It comes witha Zeiss lens has a great zoom capability. If you have a camera store available check it out. Also if it does not workout for you, B&H takes it back within 30 days. Best wishes and happy shooting. Stay well and safe.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1029524-REG/sony_dsc_hx400_b_dsc_hx400_digital_camera.html

JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA

There are so many cameras that this could be referring to. But just so you know. All upper end cameras can be used as a point and shoot.

And there are many high end cameras without interchangeable lenses. And all of them can be used as a point and shoot.

Perhaps the question should be "What do you want the camera to be able to do that the SX50 doesn't do?'

I have had several super zoom cameras such as the Canon SX50 and currently the Nikon Coolpix P1000. This Nikon can do more than the SX50, but at the cost of being much larger and heavier. A slightly smaller model is now available called the P950. But there are other options available, including a larger sensor. Panasonic makes some nice ones and so does Sony.

Chaxl

Your response was very helpful. For me, zoom is somewhat important, as for is the sharpness. Megapixels is important too as I want it to be clear. I rarely crop, as I don’t want to idecrease the sharpness. But what’s a major priority is using a remote to snap. With my disabilities I shake. Therefore being able to use a remote with my SX50 has been very beneficial.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I went to the Sony RX10 IV in 2018 for very much the same reasons. I have tremors in my right hand and I was weary of lugging 40lbs of DSLR's & lenses. The Sony is more than $1000. I do have a remote shutter release and flash beyond the capabilities of the popup flash. It is a phenomenal camera. I shoot exclusively RAW, but auto modes and JPEG are terrific.
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx10-iv

Good luck,
Mark

Edit: The weight is lighter than a DSLR, but it is definitely greater than the SX50 and most point & shoot cameras.

sudamar Loc: Southern Indiana

I have had several point and shoot cameras which had a lens cover that closes over the lens when you turn the camera off. Unfortunately, several have ended up with a scratched lens as the blades of the lens cover somehow scrap against the lens. Has anyone else had this problem?

Winslowe

Rather than hijack this thread, you might want to post your own thread with your question.

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Not sure would consider the 12 MP Canon SX50 a high-end P&S, but someone mentioned the Sony DSC HX400. Similar class but excellent 50x zoom, 20 mp, great low light, etc. and in my opinion takes sharper photos than the Canon, plus reasonably priced. I carry it as a back up or take on the street after dark travel camera. Also the Nikon P1000 is a brute in the size & weight department so hold it before ever considering it. Otherwise a $1,000 gives you a lot of choices, until your dad runs into his friend again.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Hi Chad,

Since you already are using a Canon camera, maybe another one would be familiar and easy to learn to use.

Canon SX70 Powershot is two generations later than your camera. Some pros and cons...

Pro:
- $599
- It's a similar update of your SX50.
- More resolution... 20MP
- Faster frame rate... 10 frames per sec
- Wider range zoom... 21-1365mm full frame equiv.
- Built-in viewfinder
Cons:
- Narrower ISO range... 100-3200
- No hot shoe for accessory flash.
- Uses the same tiny 1/2.3" size sensor as your SX50

Such a small sensor (about half the size of most peoples' pinky fingernail) means it's extremely densely packed with very small, individual pixel sites. The main concern with this is that it really limits how high ISO you can use, before there are problems with digital noise in images. As it's newer with a more recent sensor design and processor, I'd expect ISO noise to be similar to your SX50, even though the SX70 has 66% more resolution. But Canon also has limited the high ISO.

Canon Powershot G3X is one of Canon's premium point n shoot models.

Pros:
- 20MP
- Larger 1" sensor.
- $849
- Hot shoe for accessory flash
- Larger lens aperture f/2.8-5.6

Cons:
- Less zoom range, although 24-600mm full frame equiv. is close to your camera's.
- No built-in viewfinder... accessory viewfinder sold separately, $195.
- Accessory viewfinder attaches by the camera's hot shoe, so can't be used at same time as flash.

The sensor used in this camera is almost 4X the size (in square mm) of the one in your camera and the SX70. Since the G3X is the same 20MP as the SX70, the G3X's sensor is far less crowded, which no doubt allows higher ISO to be used before image noise is a problem.

Canon G5X Mark II is another of Canon's premium point n shoot models.

Pros:
- 20MP
- Much brighter f/1.8-2.8 lens

Cons:
- Much less zoom range, 24-120mm full frame equiv.
- No built-in or accessory viewfinder
- No hot shoe for accessory flash.

Canon Powershot G1X Mark III is their top of the line point n shoot.

Pros:
- 24MP
- Much larger APS-C sensor (3X a 1" or about 12X larger than your camera's)
- ISO 100-12800
- Higher usable ISO (thanks to much less crowded sensor)
- Electronic viewfinder built in
- Hot shoe for accessory flash
- f/2.8-5.6 lens

Cons:
- Much less zoom range, 24-72mm full frame equiv.
- $999

All the above would be Canon upgrades from your current camera, although none of them have quite the same combination of features. I'm sure some other brands offer similar. I'm just not familiar with them.

If you don't need/use the ultra wide range of your camera's zoom, the G1X Mark III ($999) has pretty much every other feature and then some, with potential for much better image quality, AF performance, frame rate and more.

If you can deal with not being able to use a viewfinder while using flash, and slightly less telephoto range, the G3X ($849) and EVF-DC2 accessory viewfinder ($195) offers a solid alternative. The camera also has an articulated rear LCD Touchscreen that can be used for composing and focusing, while using an accessory flash in the hot shoe an unable to use the accessory viewfinder.

Upgrading to a newer Canon Powershot camera would probably be the easiest to learn to use, since you are already accustomed to using one. But, of course, maybe another model from a different manufacturer may offer more of what you want in a camera.

Hope this helps!

tcthome Loc: NJ

Can your dad find a way to get in touch with him?