Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 18.2-Megapixel Digital Camera DSCHX80/B

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My first choice was going to be the Canon G7 MK II but the price was a Bit more then I wanted to spend, and I really wanted a Point and Shoot with a Flip Up screen so I could see myself while I recorded and this was the next best option and I LOVE it. DEFINITELY A good first time Point and Shoot.

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I use a Nikon D3300 with a 300 mm lens when traveling. This time I left it at home and brought only this very small SONY. Very happy with the results.
Beware for those with large fingers and hands… the control buttons are small but they can help youndo everything a largervDSLR will do.

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Great camera the only one thing I dislike about it is that it doesn’t have a microphone jack! But other than that it’s a pretty awesome Carew for any first timer.

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Purchased this camera June of last year, took a few photos and wasn’t happy with the quality of the photos. Played around with settings, nothing. Dim situation, blurry photos, flash, blurry photos. I should have returned it but continued to use it, it was a hit or miss and we all know a picture is a hit or miss. Sometimes you never get a second chance to take a photo. Contacted Sony and followed their suggestions, two to three times without success. they finally told me to ship camera to them and it was found to expensive to repair so they sending me a brand new which I await but not happy with previous experience so Sony has disappointed me. I’ve had cybershots that have taken better pictures for a lot less money. I’ll stick to my Canon’s.

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Great camera. I use this for my vehicle inspections. I get it with the 3 year warranty. Second camera I got of this model. Just like everything else I get at Best Buy, great deals and warranty plans!

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I love this camera, I was needing something with a zoom that could reach the football field from the stands, while having really good quality, I get the best pics and videos with this camera, it’s small and easy to pack in purse , the wristlet came very handy as well… love it!! Definitely recommend, ,,
Quick note… this works best with a tripod stand. So it keeps a steady video. The pic I posted was zoomed out way too much but it’s the only pic I had on my phone from the camera.. it’s way better in person I promise!!

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Picture quality suck ass in the dark, it’s horrible to take to any events. I never been so disappointed in a camera. Bought this JUST for a concert and the person in the red selfie was the guitarist with the band and you can’t even tell… I was vip and zoomed up to get an closer picture of ronnie and it was pixelated so bad. This camera is only good for day time events. I put a picture in here of me and my husband waiting in line. To show how different this was. During the day it had beautiful results. As for night or dark even lighted up concerts…… Noooooppppppepeeee.

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After years of faithful service, my Lumix ZS3 was on its last legs. Although petite (silver body in photos above), it packed a 12x zoom at a time when most cameras offered 3-5x. Today I was hoping for considerably more zoom, better photo and video quality. Based on many online reviews, the Lumix ZS200 is the new champ with a 20MP 1″ sensor, 15x zoom and 4K video. However, it’s also $650 – on sale! My camera takes a beating on my adventure vacations, so I’d rather not spend more than $300 on something that might die in a year or two. A bit more research revealed that the previous generation Lumix ZS70 had an even better zoom (30x), 4K video, 20MP but only a 1/2.3″ sensor. Still the reviews indicated it was best-rated compact travel camera of that era, so I grabbed it on sale for CyberMonday.It is a beautiful camera featuring high-quality construction. The touchscreen is nice ans the menus are reasonably intuitive. The zoom is reasonably quick and the photo quality is excellent. However, in spite of many reviewers comments about it’s compact nature, the camera is a brick. As you can see from the photos, the size has increased substantially over my old ZS3 to pack in all the new features. This is camera for a dedicated back or perhaps a jacket side pocket – not your breast pocket or pants pocket or pouch on your daypack. After much thought about how I use my camera, I sent it back.The next round of research landed me on the Sony DSC-HX80. This little beauty has the same sensor size and zoom as the Lumix but in a body the size of my old ZS3. True, I gave up the 4K video, touchscreen and a few other bells and whistles that I never had before and won’t miss now. The size of the HX80 (middle camera above) is just right for fast and light travel. The zoom works well in conjunction with the image stabilization to produce great photos. Yes, the smaller sensor 1/2.3″ sensor does limit the low light performance, but the same was true of the ZS70. If price is not object and you don’t need the extra zoom, the Lumix ZS200 is the cream of the current crop. If you want a more affordable camera and are willing to trade off some bulk to get 4K video and a touchscreen, I found the ZS70 to be an excellent camera. However, if you want a truly pocketable camera for taking photos on the move in the great outdoors, the HX80 is my pick for a compact ultrazoom.

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Originally bought this camera for my wife but I find myself using it more than her, picture and video quality is so good you can even convert to mp4 from the camera love it would highly recommend for the price.

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I bought this camera to take on my trip to Ireland. It is lightweight and did the job great, but I truly underestimated other peoples reviews about how it handled in low light. Some of the photos that I look in low light would have been better if I took the photos on my phone. When we did get the occasional blinding light the view finder was very helpful! Overall I would purchase again!