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I'd like a lighter weight zoom camera than my SX60 HS (includes photos)

Started Jun 21, 2019 | Discussions thread
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Re: I'd like a lighter weight zoom camera than my SX60 HS (includes photos)
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TheAlex wrote:

The SX60 is capable of good pictures (apart from in low light) - are any of the lighter weight Powershot zoom cameras as good, image quality wise? The SX60 tips my scales at 720g/1.6 lb - heavier than the claimed weight.

The G3 X is out of my price range (budget up to £450ish/US$600), and the 25x zoom may be a little short. I rarely use the full 65x zoom on the SX60.

My main camera is the G1 X Mark III, but I like to have a spare camera anyway. I'm still wondering if I should look into mirrorless cameras, though those I've looked at are expensive too. I'd be happy with something of similar image quality to the SX60, but a maximum of around 500g.

I'm a lightweight backpacker, so every 100g saved can make a big difference on a long walk!

I've seen criticism of the SX60 in these forums, so here's the sort of thing I'm aiming for:

They print well up to 16x12", even the final one which looks grainy onscreen as low as ISO 160 - it was low light.

There is the Panasonic ZS200 which is a 15x 1" with an EVF so probably a bit short but light. It does get flack for having a soft lens but how soft soft is is difficult to measure but it is a long reach lightweight 1" sensor camera. For some of the more enthusiastic Sony aficionados Canon lenses as with Panasonic are far too soft to be of any use whatsoever so difficult to tell how practical these assessments for the average less discerning user.

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