Help with a camera problem?
I have always had a compact camera the one I have now is a Canon Power Shot A610 which is ok but I want something better, I like taking shots of views so would like something with a better zoom, looked at these cameras Samsung GX10, Canon EOS 400d or Fujifilm FinePix S9600, not sure which to go for something easy to use never had a DSLR before
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All of these cameras will have "auto" modes which make the camera function like a point and shoot camera, so in that regard, you have nothing to worry about.
In terms of picture quality, I would give the edge to the Canon EOS 400D or the Samsung GX10 (which is a rebadged Pentax K10D SLR.
The Finepix S9600 is not an SLR, and certainly you can't change lenses on it.
The Samsung is the best of your 3 choices (surprisingly) but that's because it's a high-end Pentax in Samsung clothing.
Key to getting more zoom or at least a better quality zoom is buying the right lens to go with the camera. It'll cost you more, but if you're just starting out with the 18-55mm basic kit lens, I think you'll be pleased with how much better the images look than your older A610 Canon.
If you're not committed to any particular lenses, I would look first at the Samsung, then the Canon. I would handle both cameras and pick the one that feels right to you. But the Samsung is definitely the higher end model between it and the Canon.
I'd go for the canon 400. I had the Fuji for a short time, not best. I don't know the Samsung, so won't say anything about it. With the Canon you can change the lens to suit your pix. A very wide-angle type for wide views, or a telephoto for detail pix. With the Fuji you are stuck with the lens that's on it. (Modest wide angle to telephoto)
Canon's are good