Sub $600 Compact/Point & Shoot/Mirrorless Camera Recommendations?

anthonyyladd on 16/04/2017 - 18:52
Last edited 16/04/2017 - 18:53

Hey guys, I'm currently in the market looking for a smaller camera + lens (preferably mirrorless). I have had a look at the Sony A5100, Canon M3 and a handful of others. I know that these might be slightly older models but my max budget is $600. Used or new, I don't mind.

In terms of usage, I'd be generally doing food photography/videos and taking portrait photos (slow motion video would be a cool bonus to have). I am not overly experienced with photography so something entry-level and hassle free would be the best option for me.

Features preferred:
- 180 tilting LCD screen (for self-portraits)
- Touchscreen
- NFC/Wifi/Bluetooth

Thanks for the help!

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Comments

  • ens1402 on 16/04/2017 - 19:21
    +3

    Base on your requirements and sub 600 my pick would be used LX100, LX10, or Panasonic GX7 and 20mm F1.7 If you strech abit then look at the Fujifilm X-E2 + 18-55mm or the A6000 + 24-70mm FE zoom lens (dont go for the pancake 16-50)

    Out off all above recommendations I personally like the Fujifilm X-E2 and the 18-55mm F2.8-4 most. Which would give u very good images, best colour of all, also is a portal for you to one of the very exciting system! A few kits was sold used for 630-650 on eBay.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/04/2017 - 19:34

      Only the LX10 has the flip out screen the OP wants.

      Sony A5100 has one, bit more expensive though.

      • ens1402 on 16/04/2017 - 21:16

        haha I know, u can always flip the camera back and look i to the lens for ur reflection, I do it all the time. If you restrict your self to the flip up screen you are limiting your self from many better options.

  • Marcsie on 16/04/2017 - 19:38
    +1

    Sony RX100 highly recommended :)

    • jiimaay on 16/04/2017 - 19:43

      n

    • spinningfree on 16/04/2017 - 20:50
      +1

      Great series. I was able to get a refurbished rx100 III from sony last year for $615 with 12 months warranty and its been an amazing camera.

      • Marcsie on 16/04/2017 - 20:56

        I bought mine brand new original 1st one at $720 back in 2012, still love it, the best camera ever I owned :)

        • [Deactivated] on 17/04/2017 - 02:56

          I have an rx1 from 2013 and it's still a truely amazing camera.
          More than 20'000 photos later and it's still impresses

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