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Point and shoot camera for under 20k

16 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/point-and-shoot-camera-for-under-20k.205256/

Sai.Sharingan
Sai.Sharingan Original post #1
Feb 1, 2019 at 3:29 PM
Looking for a good camera to capture family pics. Mostly use indoor and occasional sight seeing places..
Should be good at artificial lighting(night indoor) shots.
Bokeh like BG blur effect.
Not necessarily need zooming capabilities as i take mostly close shots..
Good color and sharp picture quality within the price.
nac
nac #2
Feb 1, 2019 at 3:48 PM
It's a dying breed (in fact it's almost dead).
Options are of atleast two years old.
Nikon A900 is a decent one in this budget.

There are few options but at higher price point.
G9 X II
RX100

You can get an entry level DSLR for this price. But you wanna lean that way?
Sai.Sharingan
Feb 1, 2019 at 4:03 PM
It's a dying breed (in fact it's almost dead).
Options are of atleast two years old.
Nikon A900 is a decent one in this budget.

There are few options but at higher price point.
G9 X II
RX100

You can get an entry level DSLR for this price. But you wanna lean that way?

I'm looking for a compact one. Dslr is too much to handle..
As i use very occasionally so upto 20k is max.
Should a phone be a wise choice than dedicated camera under 20k then?
Sai.Sharingan
Feb 1, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Read the reviews. Looks like i should buy Sony rx 100..
Thanks for the reply..
Gollum
Gollum #5
Feb 2, 2019 at 8:18 AM
Looking for a good camera to capture family pics. Mostly use indoor and occasional sight seeing places..
Should be good at artificial lighting(night indoor) shots.
Bokeh like BG blur effect.
Not necessarily need zooming capabilities as i take mostly close shots..
Good color and sharp picture quality within the price.
If you have saved up 20k for a camera, I would suggest you to save more and get a mirrorless camera as they are small, can change lens and produce great picture quality.
Sai.Sharingan
Feb 2, 2019 at 10:49 AM
If you have saved up 20k for a camera, I would suggest you to save more and get a mirrorless camera as they are small, can change lens and produce great picture quality.

Any specific model?
nac
nac #7
Feb 2, 2019 at 12:52 PM
Mirrorless options in India are more expensive than DSLRs.
@ OP
BTW, RX100 is about 7yrs old camera.
G9x II few grand more and it's newer.
Sai.Sharingan
Feb 2, 2019 at 1:14 PM
Mirrorless options in India are more expensive than DSLRs.
@ OP
BTW, RX100 is about 7yrs old camera.
G9x II few grand more and it's newer.

Which is better in terms of quality Rx100 or G9x II?
What about the battery.?
nac
nac #9
Feb 2, 2019 at 2:41 PM
By quality you mean image quality, there won't be any huge difference. Canon may have an edge, but you wouldn't notice if you don't pixel peep.

Almost all Canon compacts have average to below average battery life comparing with it's rivals.

G9x II is light and compact, have touch and wifi against RX100
Sai.Sharingan
Feb 2, 2019 at 3:08 PM
By quality you mean image quality, there won't be any huge difference. Canon may have an edge, but you wouldn't notice if you don't pixel peep.

Almost all Canon compacts have average to below average battery life comparing with it's rivals.

G9x II is light and compact, have touch and wifi against RX100

Alright!
Sai.Sharingan
Feb 3, 2019 at 9:13 AM
@nac
One more to ask. What about the phones at the same price when compare to canon and Sony..? You know phones are more camera centric these days..
nac
nac #12
Feb 3, 2019 at 1:07 PM
Yes, mobile cameras are good these days.
But I don't think mobile camera would be as good as a dedicated camera in many front.
Sai.Sharingan
Feb 3, 2019 at 1:14 PM
Yes, mobile cameras are good these days.
But I don't think mobile camera would be as good as a dedicated camera in many front.

Okay! Thanks!
Sai.Sharingan
Feb 19, 2019 at 7:40 AM
@nac
Hey, I decided to go for Canon and tried looking for local stores but there is no canon store near me and reliance digital price is 29900 for Canon g9x mark ii.

Is it safe to buy online as there are some negative reviews about seller.? Trusted sellers if any?

Can we charge Camera with Power bank?
nac
nac #15
Feb 19, 2019 at 1:42 PM
Don't buy from seller who has heavy negative reviews.
Appario Retail's rating is good, get it from Amazon. You can go for COD option as well.

I haven't heard about charging using power bank. But logically if the pin matches, we should be able to charge. Google, and see if you can get any info about this.
Sai.Sharingan
Feb 19, 2019 at 2:49 PM
Don't buy from seller who has heavy negative reviews.
Appario Retail's rating is good, get it from Amazon. You can go for COD option as well.

I haven't heard about charging using power bank. But logically if the pin matches, we should be able to charge. Google, and see if you can get any info about this.

Okay!