I want a digital camera that has SLR like features but is point and shoot. Any suggestions?

Question

I don't want or need to spend an arm and leg because I don't take pictures that much at this point. I want something with a fast shutter speed and a wide lens and a good optical zoom (hopefully more than 3x). Upgrading from a 5MP Sony cybershot. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Another vote for the Canon G9, it's a well built body, has SLR-like features like Manual, Tv & Av shooting, lens stabilization and a built-in ND filter which you'll hardly find on any other point & shoot and is great for slowing down action during daytime shooting for shooting dreamy waterfalls and so forth.

I first learnt on a Canon G2 then subsequently upgraded to a G3, then G5 before going digital SLR, it was a great way to start learning.

Answer 2

The Canon S5 IS has the dSLR "like" qualities you are seeking with a solid 12X Zoom (432 mm equivalent).  You can even add to it later with additional wide angle, telephoto or off camera slave flashes.

And it won't cost you an arm and a leg (approx $350 or less street price).

The Canon G9 has less zoom (6x) and doesn't have the "feel" of a dSLR, however it is 12 MP, and has the ability to shoot RAW like a dSLR (if you like doing post processing work).  It is also a bit more expensive $450, but for higher resolution, and if you don't need the extra zoom, is an excellent choice.

Answer 3

Why dont you check out the Sony Cybershot DSC H7 or H9? Value for money :)

Answer 4

Go for the Canon G9...it's a point and shoot but has all the manual features that you find on a SLR.  Plus it has a all-metal body.

Answer 5

Panasonic dmc-tz5. 9mp,10x optical zoom,28mm wide angle

lens or Panasonic dmc-tz4. 8mp,10x 28 mm.

Tz5 can shoot HD movies.

Answer 6

The closest thing you can get to a DSLR is an advanced point and shoot... try the Canon G9 or S5.