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WB750 replacement, which?

Started Apr 2, 2013 | Questions
gychang49
gychang49 Regular Member • Posts: 447
WB750 replacement, which?

Liked mine very much, for its long range zoom, picture quality even in low light and portability.  I dropped the camera on tile floor and now does not work (lens doesn't close/zoom, etc).  Video and upload to internet is not important for me.

looked for exact replacement on craighlist and ebay but likely I may have to look for another model, (my first choice is to get the same model if the price is right).

seems wb850(too pricey) or wb150 (bad low light) has some negatives.

would appreciate input even if another manufacturer, looking to spend $150 or less.

thanks in advance

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Chris62 Contributing Member • Posts: 693
Re: WB750 replacement, which?

Olympus SZ-31MR?

Zoom 24x, multirecording, good telephoto quality and good flash pop up not build in body - it is sometimes important.

Sony HX20/30 - the best picture quality in class, very good movies good lens 20x zoom.I did not like flash turning on/off - no mechanical switch.

Panasonic TZ30, also good quality  but, poor flash built im body is very limiting.

Samsung WB850 - long tele to big steps i  zooming?

Fastest lens and wide angle.

Personally I like Olympus SZ31MR .

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Gorpalm Regular Member • Posts: 204
Re: WB750 replacement, which?

At that price point, if you're looking away from Samsung {the 150f is good value at moment but yes not great in low light), try the Fuji F660exr - bargain price right now,and in exr mode its apparently the best low light travel zoom out there! Check the reviews to see if its right for you.

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Re: WB750 replacement, which?

many great suggestions, will look into sz-31 and fuji.   also looking into used wb750...

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