08-13-2015, 08:32 AM
Thanks for the suggestions so far, and good point that I neglected a fixed lens compact may also cover part of the options. But it may seem I didn't adequately clarify, my main use would be a long standard zoom plus macro. Let's say 24-70 equivalent would be preferred as a minimum, and I wouldn't say no to a bit longer. It should have close focus capabilities too.
To further comment on the suggestions so far:
Panasonic zooms are still out due to their backward zoom.
RX100IV - requires further research (is it mechanical or power zoom?)
The Sigma DP aren't suitable for me here since they're primes. Unless they have a zoom model I neglected?
Fuji backwards zoom too (and Sony too before anyone has ideas there).
UX = user experience, which is basically everything including UI. There will be a degree of personal variation there.
All this has reminded me, I debated something like a Canon SX60 before. Maybe I should revisit that.
To further comment on the suggestions so far:
Panasonic zooms are still out due to their backward zoom.
RX100IV - requires further research (is it mechanical or power zoom?)
The Sigma DP aren't suitable for me here since they're primes. Unless they have a zoom model I neglected?
Fuji backwards zoom too (and Sony too before anyone has ideas there).
UX = user experience, which is basically everything including UI. There will be a degree of personal variation there.
All this has reminded me, I debated something like a Canon SX60 before. Maybe I should revisit that.
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