I have been after a cheap bridge camera for the daughters Christmas present. After searching and reviewing a selection of Currys cameras (YouTube videos and pictures) and looking for deal on here, I decided to buy this camera (which I nearly bought for £219.99). Luckily enough I did not get chance to go for this camera for a few days, when I did get chance, the price had dropped.
Previously advertised on HUKD for £168.99.
When checking this camera against the like of the Sony models instore, this seemed much more robust, user friendly UI and also the WiFi function for Smartphone remote view/capture.
Buying this camera was a toss up between the Canon SX530HS and the Fujifilm S9900W.
Shame it has a fixed screen - absolute deal breaker for me. I'd have tossed up between this and a Panasonic. Fuji take dreadful photos from the washed out crap I've been sent by an owner of one.
wildestpixel to Elevation
20 Dec 16#2
I've voted hot, just a shame that it doesn't do RAW but at the price it's all good.
AKITA to Elevation
20 Dec 161#8
I mainly bought due the WiFi function for the daughter to use her phone or tablet as a remote viewfinder and record button. She can set it up on a tripod and hit the record button on her phone, then dance or start her vlogging that way.
Carl888
20 Dec 16#3
Doesn't do RAW. It's £60 FFS. Great deal, well done.
Rory Joe to Carl888
20 Dec 161#4
It's £159.99, it's not too unreasonable to see RAW in this price range on a bridge camera.
Besford
20 Dec 16#5
Oh no it's not!
Besford
20 Dec 161#6
No viewfinder - what's the point. For the same money you can get a very good compact which will slip into your pocket so you're more likely to have it with you when a photo opportunity occurs.
AKITA to Besford
20 Dec 16#9
The Fuji S9900W is a camera I was comparing this deal to (see link in description) which had a electronic viewfinder, the view finder seemed to blur when zooming or panning the camera. As mentioned above, the video and photos from the Fuji was not a patch on the Canon either. The Sony cameras felt cheap and the UI was awful also. I had a budget and was after the Wi-Fi remote controlling function with the best quality video (mainly then photo), hence why the 2 deals I posted are the 2 I was comparing (using YouTube video and photo test). Canon won for me.
Carl888
20 Dec 16#7
Caught two
Elevation
20 Dec 161#10
Do you know what? You don't need anything half this big for full HD quality vlogging! Just look around at the little compact ones - most of them (if not all) record in full HD. The little Sony one I have for my YouTube filming even has a stereo mic. There's absolutely no need to spend this much on one for vlogging - most also even have the little tripod mounting screw at the bottom too. And almost all are wifi too - that isn't restricted to the bigger ones anymore. It sounds like a case of buying more than you need.
Besford
21 Dec 16#11
Open your mind to a good compact and you may well find it meets your requirements far better.
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Previously advertised on HUKD for £168.99.
When checking this camera against the like of the Sony models instore, this seemed much more robust, user friendly UI and also the WiFi function for Smartphone remote view/capture.
Buying this camera was a toss up between the Canon SX530HS and the Fujifilm S9900W.
http://cameradecision.com/compare/Fujifilm-S9900w-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS
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