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Best point and shoot around $300?

Started Mar 2, 2017 | Discussions thread
DanMcG Regular Member • Posts: 311
Re: Best point and shoot around $300?
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collinong wrote:

A friend asked me for a recommendation for a point and shoot around $300. Previously I would have said S120, but it seems like that line is dead for buying new units, but the replacements like the G9 X are $429. There seems to be a gap at around $300, there are models ~$200 and >$400 but it's hard finding quality options at around $300.

Are any of the regular Powershot lineup any good?

I'm also open to considering other brands if anybody has any recommendations.

Does your friend have to buy new? You can find the original G9X used for around $350. Same for the Sony RX100, which is still highly regarded.

If your friend is willing to go a bit bigger for better image quality, you can find used/refurb G1X cameras for around that price. They have their limitations but I adore mine. There are also Fuji X30s for sale around that price, they don't quite have the IQ of the 1" or larger sensors but they feel great in the hand and make taking pictures fun.

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