Another Compact Camera: I have a SONY RX100 VII (M7). I am very pleased with it. But I sometimes wish to takes photos that require a longer lens than the 200mm on this camera. A 400...

timbuktutraveler

I have a SONY RX100 VII (M7).
I am very pleased with it.
But I sometimes wish to takes photos that require a longer
lens than the 200mm on this camera. A 400 zoom would
be better.

Can anyone recommend a compact camera with such a zoom that also has
an electronic viewfinder and a very good Image Quality.

Also, has anyone had experience with the 1.4 or 2.0 tele converter
used on the Sony RX100 M7 with regards to Image Quality?

Many THanks

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

This is what I have for compact zoom cameras. Be careful of the word "Best." That can also mean "$$$." You'll probably find that "$" is just about as good, especially for limited use.

https://www.cameralabs.com/best-superzoom-camera/
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-enthusiast-long-zoom-cameras
https://www.apotelyt.com/camera-guide/best-superzoom
https://www.pocket-lint.com/cameras/buyers-guides/154934-best-compact-cameras
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-superzoom-camera/

https://www.t3.com/features/best-compact-cameras
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-travel-camera
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-superzoom-camera/

jlocke Loc: Austin, TX

I recently bought a Lumix DC-ZS80. It takes decent pictures, although I've noticed they can be rather noisy. Nothing Topaz De-Noise can't clean up. I bought it to take into concerts. So far, it's been allowed everywhere; they just admonish "no flash". It has a 24-720mm Leica lens and an electronic viewfinder, although it's so small I find it easier to use the screen on the back.

Here are a couple of pictures I took with it; at a Robert Cray concert, and a Gov't Mule show. Looking forward to using it at Joe Bonamassa in a few weeks.

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bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Have you looked at the Sony HX99?.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Those 2 are the ones I would suggest. Also, the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 zooms out to 360 (35 equiv) and has a 1" sensor. The 2 above are the much smaller 1/2.3" sensors.

If you would consider the larger bridge camera size, more suggestions open up. For 1" sensor models there are the Sony DSC-RX10 IV or the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II at half the price, or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 for just a little more. You can compare these here:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/ci/8612/N/4288586279?filters=fct_camera-type_4056%3Asuperzoom-bridge%2Cfct_sensor-size_3087%3A1in

There are many bridge cameras with 1/2.3" sensors. I would not consider any without a viewfinder. Just go to:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/ci/8612/N/4288586279?filters=fct_camera-type_4056%3Asuperzoom-bridge%2Cfct_sensor-size_3087%3A1-2.3in

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

jlocke wrote:

I recently bought a Lumix DC-ZS80. It takes decent... (show quote)

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timbuktutraveler

jerryc41 wrote:

This is what I have for compact zoom cameras. Be ... (show quote)

Many thanks for this information....Larry

timbuktutraveler

jlocke wrote:

I recently bought a Lumix DC-ZS80. It takes decent... (show quote)

THanks, I will look into the DC-ZS80...Larry

timbuktutraveler

bsprague wrote:

Have you looked at the Sony HX99?.

I will check out the HX 99 also...thanks Larry

timbuktutraveler

PHRubin wrote:

Those 2 are the ones I would suggest. Also, the Pa... (show quote)

Thanks, I will look into both the SONY and Panasonic.///Larry

bkwaters

timbuktutraveler wrote:

I have a SONY RX100 VII (M7).
I am very pleased with it.
But I sometimes wish to takes photos that require a longer
lens than the 200mm on this camera. A 400 zoom would
be better.

Can anyone recommend a compact camera with such a zoom that also has
an electronic viewfinder and a very good Image Quality.

Also, has anyone had experience with the 1.4 or 2.0 tele converter
used on the Sony RX100 M7 with regards to Image Quality?

Many THanks

Stick with the RX10M7 and crop in PP and then use Topaz Gigapixel.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

timbuktutraveler wrote:

I have a SONY RX100 VII (M7).
I am very pleased with it.
But I sometimes wish to takes photos that require a longer
lens than the 200mm on this camera. A 400 zoom would
be better.

Can anyone recommend a compact camera with such a zoom that also has
an electronic viewfinder and a very good Image Quality.

Also, has anyone had experience with the 1.4 or 2.0 tele converter
used on the Sony RX100 M7 with regards to Image Quality?

Many THanks

Then you want the Sony RX10 IV and/or you can use the RX100 VII with Sony Clear Image Zoom but you must be shooting JPEG to get CIZ. Very SIMPLE and nothing else to buy/fool around with.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

jlocke wrote:

I recently bought a Lumix DC-ZS80. It takes decent pictures, although I've noticed they can be rather noisy. Nothing Topaz De-Noise can't clean up. I bought it to take into concerts. So far, it's been allowed everywhere; they just admonish "no flash". It has a 24-720mm Leica lens and an electronic viewfinder, although it's so small I find it easier to use the screen on the back.

I have a ZS70, the ZS80 predecessor. Yes, it could user a brighter lens and, for me, is a little soft at the longest zoom. The Sony HX99 has been suggested, a decent choice I’ve heard. Another is the Canon G3x, a 24-600mm equiv with a 1” sensor. The EVF for the Canon is extra, however. LUMIX FS1000 ii and Canon SX70 are also good. But, like the HX99, they are bridge shaped rather than the compact size of the Sony RX100 and LUMIX ZS series cameras.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

47greyfox wrote:

I have a ZS70, the ZS80 predecessor. Yes, it could user a brighter lens and, for me, is a little soft at the longest zoom. The Sony HX99 has been suggested, a decent choice I’ve heard. Another is the Canon G3x, a 24-600mm equiv with a 1” sensor. The EVF for the Canon is extra, however. LUMIX FS1000 ii and Canon SX70 are also good. But, like the HX99, they are bridge shaped rather than the compact size of the Sony RX100 and LUMIX ZS series cameras.

The Sony HX99 is not "bridge shaped". The size and shape of the HX99 is very similar to the RX100.