Editor's Choice - Our Favorite SSE Digital Cameras

1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Digital Camera 15PC Accessory Kit Includes 2 Replacement BLC-12 Batteries,...

User Ratings: 49

SSE DMC-FZ300K First Impressions

"Just kidding."

No other SSE Digital Camera of this size is fast and have the quality of this SSE DMC-FZ300K. Reduced kit by one star since enclosed camera bag is too small for camera. Easy to use, great for simple pictures. Overall, I'm really impressed with this little SSE DMC-FZ300K. Some reviewers have problems with clarity, but I certainly do not.

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Digital Camera 15PC Accessory Kit Includes 2 Replacement BLC-12 Batteries, AC/DC Rapid Home & Travel Charger, More
  • From outdoor landscapes and wildlife to colorful fabrics and smiling faces, the 12.1 MP 1/2.3" MOS Sensor and the Venus Engine Image Processor deliver bright, vivid image in a wide array of environments.
  • Equipped with a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens 25-600mm (35mm Equivalent), the full-range f/2.8 offers enhanced low light shooting throughout the entire zoom range.
  • Easily capture and monitor pictures and video with the 1.44m-Dot 0.7x OLED Live View Finder with EVF. The rear panel 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Free Angle Touchscreen allows the user to set focus and review photos.
  • This digital camera records detailed 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps. Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity enables users to control the camera with an app and transfer photos to tablets or phones.
  • The ISO 6400 image sensor improves color reproduction, resolution, and gradation performance. With 12 fps Burst Shooting and a high-resolution 4K Photo Mode, this camera is designed for a multitude of environments. The 5-Axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabilizer Plus ensures blur-free photos even with one-handed recording.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The SSE DMC-FZ300K
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SSE DMC-FZ300K Final Thoughts

"You will love it!"

In some reviews this SSE DMC-FZ300K is said to be heavy. A duck flying by very quickly skimming the water over Lake Washington. I will update this report once I have used it more. Some people even claim that the SSE DMC-FZ300K rivals medium format quality. I like that while I am learning I can rely on the IA mode to take great shots for me.

Overall Score
4.1


(9 Points)

2. Pentax K-70 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera, Body Only (Black) w/Pentax DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Lens for Pentax ...

User Ratings: 74 4

Pentax First Impressions

"Now I have the Pentax ."

I use it with my one year old Pentax lens. This Pentax is built tough. Very good camera for the size. I received it and it works well with my other Pentax lenses. The Pentax has all the tech and features I was looking for in a camera.

  • Pentax K-70 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera, Body Only (Black) w/Pentax DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
  • 24.24 effective megapixel, APS C AA filter less CMOS sensor with ISO from 100 204800
  • Dustproof and weather resistant with In body “SR” shake reduction mechanism
  • Vary angle LCD monitor with Night vision red light LCD display
  • In camera shake reduction (SR): the Pentax digital SLR K Series cameras are equipped with the SR mechanism built into the camera body; Because shake reduction is applied in the camera body, this means that any lens Compatible with the K Series cameras will benefit from image stabilization
  • Ideal as a first lens: enabling unique imaging that is only possible with fixed focal point lenses, namely, large blurring of the background and sharp resolution to the edges of the image
  • Easy to use standard lens: This is ideal as a regular use lens for shooting snapshots, Landscapes, portraits, and a variety of other subjects
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Pentax
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Pentax Final Thoughts

"So I got this."

Pentax still services this camera. From my first few casual shots the results blew me away. SD card that came with camera is fine. The LCD screen is easy to see on bright sunny days. I love all the accessories included with my new Pentax camera.

Overall Score
4.4


(144 Points)

3. Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XF18-55mm Lens Kit - Silver + Fujifilm VG-XT3 Vertical Gri...

User Ratings: 81 4

Fujifilm First Impressions

"Absolutely yes."

I have used the camera for some time now. I have other tools for different situations. I've added some sample photos taken with this camera and a 50mm f1. There's just so much more to say about the Fujifilm . Even with the lens, battery and SD card, it weighs very little.

  • Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XF18-55mm Lens Kit - Silver + Fujifilm VG-XT3 Vertical Grip
  • Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XF18-55mm Lens Kit - Silver
  • Fujifilm VG-XT3 Vertical Grip
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Fujifilm
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Fujifilm Final Thoughts

"Traveler's dream!"

They're a good choice for all around work. The whole package is well thought out. And, the EVF stayed in my bag nearly the entire trip. Even with the lens, battery and SD card, it weighs very little. Overall, its a great deal, with the body and lenses alone.

Overall Score
4.6


(200 Points)

4. Canon EOS Rebel T5i Video Creator Kit with 18-55mm Lens, Rode VIDEOMIC GO and Sandisk 32GB SD Card C...

User Ratings: 68 13

Canon 8595B099 First Impressions

"It doesn't feel cheap."

I am eventually going to get the battery grip for the body. It sucks up way more battery life than the D7100/D7200. Great camera, great bundle and fast shipping. I have always gotten great results with my Canon 8595B099. I overall love this Canon 8595B099 and would recommend to others!

  • Canon EOS Rebel T5i Video Creator Kit with 18-55mm Lens, Rode VIDEOMIC GO and Sandisk 32GB SD Card Class 10
  • Canon EOS Rebel T5i w/ 18-55mm Lens
  • Rode VIDEOMIC GO
  • Sandisk 32GB SD Card Class 10
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 8595B099
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Canon 8595B099 Final Thoughts

"Please keep it up."

5 years I've gotten to know this groundbreaking SSE Digital Camera well. Very versatile and swiftly configurable. The difference is the excellent Canon lens. I have always gotten great results with my Canon 8595B099. This, in my opinion is a great camera to start learning on.

Overall Score
4.2


(50 Points)

5. Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Digital Camera (Red)

User Ratings: 61 7

Canon 9362B001 First Impressions

"Black looks black."

Let me say from the start, I really like Canon. I have yet to use the tripods but I'm excited to give them a try eventually. The zoom truly is extraordinary! The lens adapter works seamlessly with no performance penalty. After over 10,000 pictures, my Canon 9362B001 operates perfectly in every aspect.

  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Digital Camera (Red)
  • 20.0 Megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor for outstanding performance.
  • 10x Optical Zoom helps ensure outstanding optical performance and versatility.
  • Shoot 720p HD video with a dedicated movie button.
  • Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
  • Scene Modes such as Fisheye Effect, Toy Camera Effect and Monochrome provide creative freedom to capture your photos.
  • Batteries: Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 9362B001
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Canon 9362B001 Final Thoughts

"Love this little Canon 9362B001!"

The only problem I had was with the LCD screen. This is great because my mother likes the viewfinder and I like the LCD. Easy to use, great for simple pictures. Better photos than her XR phone. I just love how easy it is to get good looking shots.

Overall Score
4.2


(443 Points)

6. Fujifilm X-T20 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Lens-Black

User Ratings: 82 4

Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black First Impressions

"Great clarity."

Mid-afternoon typically required swapping in a charged battery. Personally, I preferred it to have a wider lens, say 28mm equivalent. During my search, I discovered that the Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black was about to be released. I bought this SSE Digital Camera for a trip I'm taking abroad in February. After over 10,000 pictures, my Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black operates perfectly in every aspect.

  • Fujifilm X-T20 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Lens-Black
  • 243MP X-Trans CMOS III APS-C sensor with no low-pass filter and X-Processor Pro
  • Operating temperature:Approx. 0-40°C (32-104°F).50Fps Live-view shooting, start-up time of 04sec, shutter time lag of 0050sec And shooting Interval of 025sec
  • 30" tilting Touchscreen panel for operation at almost any angle
  • 4K video using the x series’ famous film Simulation effects (including ACROS) you can output recorded video to an external monitor via the HDMI port and input audio from an external microphone
  • Af-c custom settings for moving subjects Please refer the User Manual before use
  • Viewfinder Type: Electronic Viewfinder
  • Lens Type: Interchangeable
  • Mounting Type: Bayonet
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black
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Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black Final Thoughts

"It's a REAL camera."

I’m now wading through the manual before heading out to shoot photos. My old SX700 that was serviceable for years finally gave up and failed. Mid-afternoon typically required swapping in a charged battery. I like that while I am learning I can rely on the IA mode to take great shots for me. So glad I chose the Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black.

Overall Score
4.6


(289 Points)

7. Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera + Canon EF-S 18-55mm is STM Lens + Canon EF 75-300mm III Lens + Wide...

User Ratings: 82

Canon Canon T7i First Impressions

"Love it so far!"

I finally decided I liked the features of the Canon line. My family pictures will be great from now on. Very versatile and swiftly configurable. I am eventually going to get the battery grip for the body. The read/write speed is seriously blazing fast.

  • Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera + Canon EF-S 18-55mm is STM Lens + Canon EF 75-300mm III Lens + Wide Angle & Telephoto Lens + Telephoto 500mm f/8.0 (Long) + 64GB Card + Slave Flash + Valued Bundle
  • This Photo4Less Top Value Camera and Lens with USA Warranty and manufacturer's supplied Accessories Kit Includes:
  • Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera - Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens - Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens - Telephoto 500mm f/8.0 (Long) Lens - 58mm High Defintion Wide Angle Lens - 58mm 2x Professional Telephoto Lens
  • Sandisk Ultra SDXC 64GB 80MB/S C10 Flash Memory Card - Digital Auto Power Slave Flash - 4 Piece Close-Up Macro Filter Kit 58mm - Deluxe Digital Camera/Video Padded Backpack
  • Photo4less DC59 Camera Case P4L-CCS-30 - Wireless Remote Control - Photo/Video Quality Tripod - 3 Piece UV Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD) 58mm T-Mount Adapter - Pro Hand Camera Grip - Tri-fold Memory Card Wallet - Hi-Speed SD USB Card Reader - Vivitar 3 Piece Cleaning Kit(Liquid) - LCD screen protectors(Clear) - Lens Cap Holder
  • Buy With Confidence: Photo4Less Is a Canon Authorized Dealer. So you can rest assured knowing that your camera is Fully backed by CANON USA. with Photo4less exceptional Customer service.
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Canon Canon T7i
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Canon Canon T7i Final Thoughts

"So I got this."

This lens is a good complement to the existing ones I have. However on contacting Canon about it, they sent us a memory card. My family pictures will be great from now on. I received it and it works well with my other Canon lenses. This is a great entry level camera.

Overall Score
4.7


(53 Points)

8. PANASONIC LUMIX GH5s Body C4K Mirrorless Camera with Professional Microphone Adaptor, 2 XLR Terminal...

User Ratings: 64 14

Panasonic First Impressions

"Can't complain!"

It has the best image quality of any SSE Digital Camera I have ever owned. Portability of this camera is wonderful. Been using the Panasonic for about 2 weeks now with no issues. Everything about the Panasonic is amazing. They're a good choice for all around work.

  • PANASONIC LUMIX GH5s Body C4K Mirrorless Camera with Professional Microphone Adaptor, 2 XLR Terminals, black (DMW-XLR1)
  • 10.2MP High-sensitivity MOS sensor with multi-aspect and Dual native Iso (400 & 2, 500) with a range from 160 - 51, 200; extendable to 80 - 204, 800.
  • Unlimited in-camera recording of C4K: 60p50p 8-bit, 30p25p/24p 4:2:2 10-bit, 4K: 60p50p 4:2:0 8-bit, 30p/25p/24p 4:2:2 10-bit. 1080p up to 240fps and C4K 60p VFR.
  • XLR microphone adaptor for professional video production (LUMIX GH5 Compatible)
  • Input: Analog, XLR Jack x 2 terminals;Control panel can be checked through a clear cover
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Panasonic
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Panasonic Final Thoughts

"Hands down."

Great camera and bundle from this deal. The whole package is well thought out. Even with the lens, battery and SD card, it weighs very little. More megapixels would be nice too when cropping BIFs. Great camera and bundle from this deal.

Overall Score
4.1


(21 Points)

9. Fujifilm X-T30 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XC15-45mm F/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens, Charcoal Silver

User Ratings: 77 5

Fujifilm X-T30 XC15-45mm Kit Dark Silver First Impressions

"Lots of freebies."

Especially for astrophotography. The case was good, and the flash drives are good. Several things keep it from getting 5 stars, however. More megapixels would be nice too when cropping BIFs. This review will focus on the components/items in the bundle.

  • Fujifilm X-T30 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XC15-45mm F/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens, Charcoal Silver
  • Advanced Image Sensor Technology: The 26.1MP BSI APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 image sensor and X-Processor 4 quad-core CPU combination provide accurate AF and Face Detection for moving subjects when capturing either high-resolution stills or recording 4K video.
  • Accurate Auto-Focus Tracking and Face Detection: he new X-Processor 4 Quad Core-CPU offers fast and accurate face-detection for moving people. Additionally, eye-detection AF now works in AF-C mode, which results in accurate focus-tracking for moving portrait subjects. The low-light limit for phase detection AF has been expanded even more from the conventional +0.5EV to -3EV, to allow for operation in a wide range of lighting scenarios.
  • Superior Video and Image Effects: The X-T30 offers the ability to record 4K video at 30 frames per second or capture of 120 frames per second at 1080p to create super slow motion effects. Filmmakers needing extreme color fidelity can record 10-bit, 4:2:2 color through the camera’s HDMI port.
  • Intuitive Design with Comfortable Controls: Offers 3.0-inch touch LCD with 2-way tilting and improved touch screen to capture images efficiently in challenging situations. Provides advanced SR Auto mode - easily activated with a lever - to automatically choose the optimum shooting settings for a given scene out of 58 presets.
  • Next-Gen Wireless Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth V.4.2 offers digital communication with the free FUJIFILM Camera Remote app to wirelessly control the camera or share images to smart devices.
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Fujifilm X-T30 XC15-45mm Kit Dark Silver
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Fujifilm X-T30 XC15-45mm Kit Dark Silver Final Thoughts

"Like this better."

Something I never realized I needed till I had it. It's not great but it will get you started for sure. This is very comfortable, especially during long shoots. I will be upgrading to a better lens when finances allow. I wouldn't trade this camera for anything!

Overall Score
4.5


(113 Points)

10. Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Digital Camera and 24-240mm Lens with Altura Photo Complete Accessory and Tr...

User Ratings: 79 3

Canon Canon EOS RP 24-240 First Impressions

"Beast of a camera."

I'm also really enjoying the Canon film simulation. But white balance flips out often. But I like to see a Canon GM lenses. With that said, this SSE Digital Camera rocks. I will be upgrading to a better lens when finances allow.

  • Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Digital Camera and 24-240mm Lens with Altura Photo Complete Accessory and Travel Bundle
  • INCLUDES: Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 24-240mm Lens + Altura Photo Venture Camera Bag + SanDisk 64GB and 32GB C10 Ultra UHS-I SDXC Memory Cards + Altura Photo Rapid Fire Neck Strap + Altura Photo Mini Tripod with Pistol Grip + Altura Photo Rapid Fire Wrist Strap + Altura Photo Hard-Shell Case + Altura Photo Cleaning Kit + 3 Sizes MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Pouch
  • IMPRESSIVELY small despite having a large full-frame sensor, the Canon EOS RP offers flexible imaging capabilities along with a portable form factor. Featuring a high-resolution 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor along with a DIGIC 8 image processor, both stills and UHD 4K video can be recorded using a broad sensitivity range, from ISO 100-40000, to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions.
  • CONTINUOUS shooting is also supported at up to 5 fps for photographing moving subjects. The sensor also facilitates an advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, with 4779 selectable on-sensor phase-detection points for quickly and accurately acquiring focus during stills and video operation.
  • CANON accessories included: Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body) + Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens + LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack + LC-E17 Charger + Camera Cover + ER-EOSRP Strap
  • CANON AUTHORIZED DEALER. Includes Canon USA Warranty.
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Canon Canon EOS RP 24-240
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Canon Canon EOS RP 24-240 Final Thoughts

"Overall, very pleased."

Even the focus lock button on Canon lenses can be customized. Start up and shut down is quick. Only gripes are slow focus and short battery life. I was able to get some great shots of my dog running full speed. Overall, I am very satisfied and glad I made the switch.

Overall Score
4.5


(54 Points)

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