help choosing a camera

flexo786 · 10 Oct 2014 at 01:01

Hi
after some advice. im a bit confused on what to do. basically im going away on Monday to Pakistan for a month. now I wanted a decent camera to take with me that's pretty much point and shoot. I've currently got a Panasonic tz9 which is the currys oem version of the Panasonic tz10. Alongside this I have a sony z3 compact mobile.

what I wanted to know was has camera technology changed much in the sense that would my z3c take better pics then the tz9?
also at a price range of around £250 is there a camera that can be bought that would be a major improvement from what I already have. I don't mind buying second hand

ive left this a bit last minute so would be grateful for any advice

thanks

CGrieves · 10 Oct 2014 at 16:03

I've not used either of your cameras, but is there anything about them that holds you back, and are you targeting a specific type of camera (compact, CSC, DSLR?)

Camera tech is always improving, but I can't help thinking with such an imminent trip it'd be better to go with the equipment you have- familiarity counts for a lot.

flexo786 · 11 Oct 2014 at 00:28

ive not used the camera much so cant say if theres anything that holds them back. the reason I wanted to change was as im planning to do a lot of sight seeing so I wanted a camera that would get me the best quality pictures possible. the tz9 is about 4 years old so would have thought that the newer cameras would be a lot better bearing in mind the tz9 was a budget camera when originally bought.

after reading up on cameras all day im still undecided but i've narrowed it down to either buying the Fuji xf1 at £130 from currys or the sony rx100m2 for £300 used but with warranty.

the bit where I am stuck is I don't know if is the rx100m2 is worth the extra £170. what i am looking for is a camera that I can simply leave in auto mode and take decent pictures with. does the rx100 offer a massive improvement over the xf1 for the price and is it something a beginner will notice or is it a minor difference

CGrieves · 11 Oct 2014 at 00:38

I've owned an XF1 and loved it- it was my gateway into Fuji, great to carry and use, and is an absolute bargain. I haven't used the Sony but on paper its a better specced camera- primarily because of its larger sensor. Whether it's worth the extra cash is up to you, they are both keenly priced. Ideally I'd say handle them both, maybe take your current cam just in case and check them both out in duty free?