What is the best $400 bang for the buck camera?

passion4tech · Dec 25, 2015

I am having a hard time choosing which camera to buy. I really need help guys. Please help me choose which camera to buy. Out of all these 8 Cameras, which camera is the best for me? The P610, WX500, HX90V, A5100, FZ200, DMC-GF7, SX60 HS, or the S9900? Which of these 8 cameras is the best in low light? I do not like a lot of noise in low light. I want a good camera to take pictures and record video for vlogging. I am looking for a camera with a tiltable/swivel screen or articulated LCD for selfies, shoots 1080p 60p video, has great low light performance with little noise in low light, and that costs $400 and under. I need help finding more cameras that are better than these 8 cameras. Maybe these 8 cameras that I found are not good enough and there are better cameras out there that I have never heard of. It seems like the cameras with the larger zoom like the P610 struggle in low light. While the cameras with the smaller zoom like the A5100 are much better in low light. Why are cameras with smaller zooms better in low light? Is zoom important when it comes to cameras? I do like to zoom at far away things, but maybe zoom is not as important as larger image sensor and a wider aperture.

What is the best bang for the buck camera that has all the features I want for $400. The best $400 bang for the buck camera. I would like camera recommendations from you guys. Which of the 8 cameras would you guys pick? The P610, WX500, HX90V, A5100, FZ200, DMC-GF7, SX60 HS, or the S9900? The only problem I have with some of the cameras like the A5100 is the small zoom. I do like to zoom at far way objects. Does anyone have anymore camera recommendations? I would like someone to tell me cameras I have never heard of before that are similar to these 8 cameras.

Maybe there is a great $400 bang for the buck camera with all the features I want. I would probably have to buy a used camera, used cameras are cheaper. I won't ask for "best" low light camera because the best usually is more expensive. Decent low light performance is cheaper. So what camera has decent low light performance? I would like more camera recommendations please.

junkeymonkey · Dec 25, 2015

I guess all you can do is read up on reviews of each and draw your own personal conclusion on what you think is best for you ??

example review
http

/www.techradar.com/us/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/compact-cameras/nikon-coolpix-p610-1288569/review/2

then hope the one you choose plays up to all it was claimed to be

good luck

kenrivers · Dec 25, 2015

I am closing some of your other threads on this topic.
http

/www.tomsguide.com/answers/id-2903213/camera-400.html
http

/www.tomsguide.com/answers/id-2889870/camera-buy.html

This makes at least the fourth one you have started on this topic. You have been given good advice. It's ultimately up to you to make a decision.

passion4tech · Dec 25, 2015

kenrivers :

Ok fine close those old threads. I want to start a brand new thread because I need more help buying a camera. I really need help guys, which one of these 9 cameras is the best for me? I would appreciate the help

kenrivers · Dec 25, 2015

Have you taken the time to read any reviews or do any of the research necessary before making a decision? No one is going to do the research for you. I offered some information in one of your other threads on low-light performance. Again, look at the size of the sensor and the lens. Look at each one and note the size of the sensor, the f/stop on the lens, the ISO range, fps and then look at the reviews. You should be then be able to narrow the list down a bit.

passion4tech · Dec 25, 2015

kenrivers :

Yes I have done my research, read and watched reviews of these 9 cameras. I am still having a hard time choosing which camera to buy. Please kenrivers help me choose a camera out of all these 9 cameras.

basroil · Dec 25, 2015

passion4tech :

If after reading reviews you don't know what to get, you don't need any particular camera and they are going to be limited in performance by your lack of experience. The best thing to do is get a cheap camera with some of the features you think you might need, and then learn to use it. Once you mastered the camera and learn a bit about photography, then you'll be able to know exactly what you need (and likely have enough money thanks to buying cheap first)

kenrivers · Dec 25, 2015

baroil makes an excellent point. The best camera in the world won't help you take good pictures if you don't learn how to use it. I know that you have to have a camera before you can learn to use it. I'm not trying to give you a hard time but you must understand that it takes a lot of effort on your part.

I will agree to try and help under one condition and that condition is that you promise not to start another thread on this same topic. Most, but not all, of the ones you listed have a 1/2.3" sensor which I am not sure is ideal for low-light performance which seems to be a priority for you.

For the sake of trying to help narrow it down a bit look at these two: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II (but this one is over $400) and the Panasonic DMC-FZ200.
http

/snapsort.com/compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Sony-Cybershot-DSC-RX100/detailed
http

/www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/panasonic/fz200/vs/sony/rx100-ii/

passion4tech · Dec 26, 2015

kenrivers :

Yeah baroil made an excellent point. Ok kenrivers I promise I won't make another thread about help choosing a camera. I hope everyone had a great Christmas

yoddiyod · Dec 26, 2015

hmm looks interesting, I want to buy a camera as well ... :wahoo:

passion4tech · Dec 27, 2015

kenrivers :

kenrivers, why do you pick the RX100 II and the FZ200 out of all the 9 cameras? I guess these 2 cameras are the best out of the 9 cameras? Also, the RX100 II has a really small zoom. Is a bigger zoom a big deal when it comes to cameras?

kenrivers · Dec 27, 2015

I picked those two based, in part, on your need for good low-light performance. With most lenses you are going to get poorer low-light performance when you are at the far end of a zoom. Did you read the comparisons between the two? Zoom is only important if it is important to you and the purpose of the zoom. If you are not shooting objects that are far away then the zoom is less important than other features. For your apparent purposes a larger image sensor and a wider aperture are more important than zoom.

passion4tech · Dec 27, 2015

kenrivers :

Yeah zoom is not a big deal for me, a larger sensor and wider aperture are more important than zoom. So you picked the FZ200 and the RX100 II out of all the 9 cameras. So you are saying the FZ200 and the RX100 II are the best cameras in low light and are the best cameras overall out of all the 9 cameras?

basroil · Dec 27, 2015

passion4tech :

In your hands as you are now, all will perform about the same. RX100 II is technically the superior camera, but you'll need to know how to use it to get all you can out of it. First thing you should do is learn how to take photos and video, and then you'll understand why your "needs" are actually meaningless/impossible. Go for something cheap and learn to use the equipment, that will give you far better quality. Hell, a friend of mine takes better photos with his cellphone than most people can with a $3000 DSLR, just because he understands photography at a deeper level.

passion4tech · Dec 27, 2015

Sorry basroil I Accidentally pressed best solution on your post. I was waiting for a response from kenrivers and see what he would say. Then I would decide what is the best solution. How can I undo the best solution? Please Help.

kenrivers · Dec 27, 2015

Between the two go with the RX100 II. Once you have made your purchase make sure you read the manual for at least a basic understanding of what the camera can do.

passion4tech · Dec 27, 2015

kenrivers :

Yes

Now I know what camera to buy. I am going to buy the RX100 II, it is the best camera for me out of all the 9 cameras. Thank you kenrivers for helping me choose a camera to buy

passion4tech · Dec 31, 2015

kenrivers :

Kenrivers I just can't believe it. All this time I thought the RX100 II had a flip up selfie screen. I was so wrong. The RX100 II does not have a flip up selfie screen. So I can cross the RX100 II off my list now.

passion4tech · Dec 31, 2015

Can you undo the best solution please?

kenrivers · Dec 31, 2015

passion4tech :

Per you request I have unselected it as the best answer.

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