I currently have a Samsung S850 and am bored of it , lol, I am wanting to upgrade it to a fujifilm S6500, i know this camera is probably old but it will do me. Is this a good camera? and is it better than the one I currently have? Here are the specifications of both cameras. http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/consumer/digital/digital-cameras/d-slr-long-zoom/finepix-s6500fd/Specs (S6500) http://www.samsungcamera.co.uk/product/pro_view.asp?prol_uid=2777&cat_uid=11 (my current samsung one)
Just looking at the product pictures indicates a clear "YES!". Besides all the extra options tech-wise, the fact that the Fuji has a "real" lens, to me, indicates that it's better. Of course, if the lens is crap compared to the one on your compact then I'm wrong but I'm not afraid to bet on it I can only say: Try out the new camera. If possible buy it somewhere you can test it for a day or two and return it scott free. The specs of my old semi-compact were crap but I loved it to pieces as it really did the job very well for what I needed. Picking a new camera is very much a matter of taste if you've already decided on price and features. I bet there are loads of guys here a lot smarter on this subject that can give you some better in-depth as I don't know either of the two. But... why not find a used 350D or 400D instead? Or a Nikon for that matter? I mean if you are going for a full body camera, then why not one where you can get lots of extra lenses? Hope it was worth anything
Sorry. Just had to post this from the finepix site (I do think it sounds like a fine camera nonetheless): "What really makes the S6500fd stand out from the crowd is its ultra-fast face detection technology. For families, portraiture and any other form of people photography, this camera can tell the difference between a vase of flowers and a human face, meaning that your people photos will be sure-fire winners every time." So... because the camera can tell the difference between a vase and a person (LOL) your portraits just get better. It's pure face detection magic So if your mother is butt ugly make sure to take her photo standing next to a vase of flowers so you can blame the camera
