Suggestion needed for a budget prosumer compact!

[heshanj]

Hey guys
My bro is looking for a camera for his wife for Christmas, n asked me for recommendations, and with these requirements, I was kinda stumped, so I thought I'd ask you guys for some advice!

He's looking for a large, 'prosumer' type compact camera that'll give her the feel of using a 'professional' camera. What I take that to mean is that she's starting into photography and would like to get the feel of handling a DSLR/mirrorless type camera, and that it should have PASM modes. And naturally, it should also have better image quality than her Galaxy Note. Haha. Super zoom isn't a requirement

This would be rather easy, but he has a low budget of around SGD 200. And this is fixed. That's why I was kinda stumped

Any suggestions? Looking for it in a hurry - less than a week till Christmas - and buying used is not really an option coz of the time frame

Thanks guys!

 

[rhino123]

Hey guys
My bro is looking for a camera for his wife for Christmas, n asked me for recommendations, and with these requirements, I was kinda stumped, so I thought I'd ask you guys for some advice!

He's looking for a large, 'prosumer' type compact camera that'll give her the feel of using a 'professional' camera. What I take that to mean is that she's starting into photography and would like to get the feel of handling a DSLR/mirrorless type camera, and that it should have PASM modes. And naturally, it should also have better image quality than her Galaxy Note. Haha. Super zoom isn't a requirement

This would be rather easy, but he has a low budget of around SGD 200. And this is fixed. That's why I was kinda stumped

Any suggestions? Looking for it in a hurry - less than a week till Christmas - and buying used is not really an option coz of the time frame

Thanks guys!

I seriously doubt you can get anything that was a DSLR like bridge camera at SGD200... unless it is a second hand and/or old model. Maybe if your bro could increase the budget for up to 500, we can think of something.

 

[heshanj]

Yeah, I understand. I was actually looking at some older models, maybe 2012 model or something, like a Canon SX160, which is around this price range...but not sure how good it is, and if its better to wait n get something in the $500 range

 

[rhino123]

Yeah, I understand. I was actually looking at some older models, maybe 2012 model or something, like a Canon SX160, which is around this price range...but not sure how good it is, and if its better to wait n get something in the $500 range

Actually there is a few cameras that is around 399 SRP (should be cheaper street price.)

1) SX500IS
2) SX510HS
3) SX280

 

[heshanj]

THanks, yeah those are good options if he ups the budget...I'll tel him to take a look.. thanks!