£200 camera to beat a iPhone SE?

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A friend is asking, it's for his lad who's into photography.

He's currently using an iPhone SE, and I've been asked if there's a camera they could get him for £200 - likes macro/landscapes.

Is it possible, worth it?
 
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A used 350D with a 50mm f1.8 and a set of used Kenko AF extension tubes - could probably pick up the lot for about £200 - or forego the 50 mm for a kit lens 18-55mm.

Then download AI Gigapixel and try it out - may be slow (depending on Video Card in PC) but he will then be able to get 30MP+ from the 350D.
 
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A used 40/50d, 1100d should be easily in budget, but that all depends on what sort of camera you have in mind. Dslr, compact, etc.
 
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but the Fuji you posted does seem pretty bang on, i'll recommend that cheers!
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Thanks for the additional suggestions, but I did already recommend the first one Tom posted.

The discussion of the individual merits of these various cameras isn't going to happen - future proofing vs size vs etc...

Happy with the Fuji for this :) has the close focusing pseudo-macro, i think i saw ibis, image quality looks good in general
 
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dancook said:
Thanks for the additional suggestions, but I did already recommend the first one Tom posted.

The discussion of the individual merits of these various cameras isn't going to happen - future proofing vs size vs etc...

Happy with the Fuji for this :) has the close focusing pseudo-macro, i think i saw ibis, image quality looks good in general
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I feel it best matches the original requirements (y)

Tempted to get one myself for a city break!
 
That Fuji is a cracking deal. Goes a little wider than the usual kit lenses which could be handy for landscapes.
 
As a first step up from a smartphone what about the Canon EOS M100? Can be purchased now for £279 with 15-45 lens. A bit more than budget, but might be worth thinking about. Comes with two year warranty too.
 
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dancook said:
A friend is asking, it's for his lad who's into photography.

He's currently using an iPhone SE, and I've been asked if there's a camera they could get him for £200 - likes macro/landscapes.

Is it possible, worth it?
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Used Canon 100D?
 
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