What is the best easy to use camera with a powerful zoom for under $350?

Courtney B
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Portrait business owner with 6 lenses & 4 cameras, B.S., & fine art macro shooter! Adorama gear helps me capture it!

 

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Shopper conversation with Courtney B on August 11, 2016

Courtney B
Hi! How are you? I noticed that you were looking at the Canon T5?
Did you have some questions about this camera tonight?
Yes can you please tell me what zoom capabilities are, what the size of the camera is and how much does it weigh?
Courtney B
Absolutely!
The lens that is included is the 18-55mm lens. It doesn't have an exact optical zoom amount, but it would be pretty close to 3x zoom if you were comparing it to a point and shoot camera
The dimensions are 5.1 x 3.9 x 3.07"
And the weight is 16.93 oz
Great thanks. I wanted more powerful zoom but don't want to spend too much and I'm a total beginner. What would you recommend?
Courtney B
If you want more zoom, you'll either need to get an additional lens, or you would need to go with a point and shoot camera
Do you have a budget for the camera?
Which point and shoot would you,recommend ?
Courtney B
How much are you hoping to spend?
Don't really want to go above $350
Courtney B
Ok!
Let me see what we have!
The Canon SX530 would be a great option within your budget
It's on sale for $279 and has 50x optical zoom
Idiot proof?
Courtney B
Pretty much :-)
It has an auto mode in which you'd basically just need to push the shutter button :-)
What do you think about the Panasonic LUMIX DMC FZ70? My friend bought that one
Courtney B
That's another great camera!
We no longer carry that one though
How does it compare to the cannon
Courtney B
Let me dig up the specs
The Panasonic has a longer zoom and faster shooting. It also has a viewfinder. But the Canon focuses more quickly
The image quality is going to be very similar though
They're both great point and shoot options
I'll take another look. Thanks so much
Courtney B
You're welcome!
Make sure to stop back in chat if you have any further questions, ok?
absolutley. Big decision so I need to do more homework
Courtney B
Sounds good!