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Need to buy a camera under 300$. SX230 HS or SX260 HS

Started Mar 3, 2013 | Discussions thread
OP ithehappy Junior Member • Posts: 28
Re: Need to buy a camera under 300$. SX230 HS or SX260 HS

JJ Rodin wrote:

The sx50hs has that fabulous 50x zoom, same sensor as the 230/260/etc, so a great city or landscape cam, great for zoos.

But the Canon G1X would be great too, pic far superior to any of the above, or the Sony Rx100, little better pic but not much better, pricey.

But from what you say, one of the cams you mention should be fine for your use! If JPEG is fine for you, then buy the cheapest it will serve you well.

Enjoy London, a great city, especially if the weather is fine!! OR go to another Euro city, lots to choose from!!

Remember CHDK can be put on all the cams you mentioned, it gives you raw which will allow you to choose the JPEG output & allow for future proof for software in the future that could work wonders on that data!!

ithehappy wrote:

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Just asking another thing additionally, if I give up on the small size, which one then would be my option? If I add, say another 100$ to by budget.

Thanks once again guys.

Thanks for your reply sir.

Actually when SX50 was first launched I almost bought it, as I just couldn't resist myself from having a 50X OZ unit, which is just awesome. But then I thought paying the amount for that will get me an entry level SLR, so I stepped back. Right now it's selling here at 25K, (just over 450$), so I think I will keep it as my last option.

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