Is this a point and shoot or dslr camera?
758052
Its a high end point and shoot. It delivers really good photos. Super easy to use.
368785
No, I'm sorry! This camera is an SLR, not a DSLR, meaning that it is a film camera. Unfortunately, you have to manually load film into the camera, purchased separately, take the pictures and then used a darkroom to remove the roll of film, process the negatives with chemicals, dry them, shine light through them onto photo paper, and then process that paper in chemicals to make a print. It's quite a process, and I bought this camera for a Photography class in college. Now I'm in Photo IV, and I love this camera and the photo printing process, it's wonderful fun and a great hobby :)
286074
Yes, this is most definitely a real camera. It is an Interchangeable Lens Camera - ILC which is the general term used for all DSLRs and cameras without mirrors that you can change lenses on, as opposed to fixed lens cameras. What we generally call a point-and-shoot camera is a camera with a fixed lens that has a tiny sensor (usually 1/2.3in.), and does not have a PASM mode dial. This camera has a mode dial with all the usual modes such as Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed, Priority and full manual, not something found in point-and-shoot. You can change to all the E mount lenses - there are about 3 dozen lenses available for this mount. And there is NO camera at this price today with this size digital sensor - an APSC sized sensor. High end cameras with the same size sensor can cost two thousand dollars. So value for money this is perhaps the best value for money of any brand new Interchangeable Lens Camera in the market in 2013 and 2014. What you get for the cheap price is the low resolution electronic viewfinder and LCD screen, and the shutter lag which means this is not the camera for action photography. But the camera is light, very easy to hold with an excellent grip, easy controls, and the image quality is outstanding. There is no other new camera with this kind of image quality at this price today (November 2014) period.
1541260
We were kind of in the same boat. We had always had traditional digital cameras in the past but once we had kids we got really frustrated with the shutter speed. We got this camera so we could stop "missing the moment" and we've been really happy with it. You can put it in auto mode and it's still a pretty simple camera. Point & Shoot. But it has encouraged us to get a little more into photography. We got a bigger zoom and I have really enjoyed capturing shots of birds at our backyard feeder. Hope this helps!
1294837
It will work for a low cost solution. The camera does have an optical zoom, but other than that everything else is automatic. Great point and shoot camera for both pics and vids.
951173
yes it is. it is somewhere between a point-and-shoot and a full-fledged dlsr. we love it, as it's not so complicated to use but the video and pic quality is superb. maybe not professional quality but for home use, it is perfect.
1000212
It's no point and shoot camera. In fact, the FZ200 makes sharper, clearer pictures than the Nikons I've used until recently. Remember, this camera's lens is made by and branded LEICA. That's really all that needs to be said. There are a lot of capabilities built into this camera, such as the ability to control the amount of bokeh in long shots and such as shooting video in different speeds for special effects. I may get into trouble for saying this, but this camera may well represent the future of fine photography... and you'll never have the wrong lens attached for the moment or need to clean dust off your sensor. It's no mere point and shoot camera. It's no point and shoot camera. In fact, the FZ200 makes sharper, clearer pictures than the Nikons I've used until recently. Remember, this camera's lens is made by and branded LEICA. That's really all that needs to be said. There are a lot of capabilities built into this camera, such as the ability to control the amount of bokeh in long shots and such as shooting video in different speeds for special effects. I may get into trouble for saying this, but this camera may well represent the future of fine photography... and you'll never have the wrong lens attached for the moment or need to... » Read More It's no point and shoot camera. In fact, the FZ200 makes sharper, clearer pictures than the Nikons I've used until recently. Remember, this camera's lens is made by and branded LEICA. That's really all that needs to be said. There are a lot of capabilities built into this camera, such as the ability to control the amount of bokeh in long shots and such as shooting video in different speeds for special effects. I may get into trouble for saying this, but this camera may well represent the future of fine photography... and you'll never have the wrong lens attached for the moment or need to clean dust off your sensor. It's no mere point and shoot camera. « Show Less
1793697
Thank you for your time. In regards to your inquiry this is not a SLR camera.
1124165
Are you looking for particular features like interchangeable lenses? This is part of FujiFilm's FinePix series. I would suggest checking out their website but I would not consider this a DSLR it is more of a point and shoot camera.
1746035
The camera has a shoulder strap. It takes whatever picture you want to set it to take, but mostly color and then when I download I can make the changes or edits I want. It is not a big camera and will sit in your hand and fit well in a small bag. The bag that is listed here holds all the other stuff and I got a different bag for the camera. Honestly the other stuff is unnecessary and I have not used it. I was also surprised by no view finder, but have adjusted. Not my favorite camera I have owned, but I am still mourning my fujifilm camera that my cat pulled off the counter!
2024050
I have both. Very little difference. Both are excellent for a point and shoot!
1652816
Yes, I like the camera very much. I find the menus easy to use and it takes great pictures. I have taken some outdoor shots with a tripod in low light and find the results to be very good for a point and shoot camera. As far as uploads, I don't know. I use Linux on my computers and the utilities are for Windows and I suspect Mac. I pull the pictures from the memory card with a card reader. This Sony support page has manuals for download. You should be able to find the answers there. http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=DSCWX300R&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=manuals#/manualsTab
1166346
Comparable or slightly better than other point-and-shoot digital cameras I've owned.
2031896
If you need a good close up detail camera you will have to invest an a SLR camera . Most point and shoot camera is used by individuals who want simple photos.
1018675
It is an awesome camera. I love mine. Takes very good close ups as well. Good detail. Best digital camera I have had so far!! Good luck on Ebay.
2256790
it does have both however, the camera is not the best nor does it work right.
368787
this is a 35mm film camera. it is not digital. we used it for a college photography class.