General Electric X600 Pro Reviews

If you’re looking to step up from a basic point-and-shoot to a more advanced model that gives you a long zoom, but you’re on an extremely tight budget, the X600 is one of the more affordable bridge cameras you can buy. While it’s listed at $199 list, you can find it cheaper. Mega-zoom offerings from other manufacturers will cost more than twice that, but be aware that for the low price, you are making compromise in quality and usability. Despite its manual-mode offerings, the X600 is really an automatic camera with the ability to adjust some settings when needed. If you value capturing memories over photo quality, and want a camera with a long zoom without investing a large sum for an interchangeable lens camera or more expensive bridge model, the X600 is an attractive option.

If you need a lot of zoom for a little cash, the GE X600 packs an impressive 26x lens, along with an electronic viewfinder, at a low price.

If you need a lot of zoom for a little cash, the GE X600 packs an impressive 26x lens, along with an electronic viewfinder, at a low price.

If image quality isn't your primary concern, but you would like a lot of optical zoom in a compact bridge camera, then the GE X600 fits the bill particularly if budget plays an important part in your buying decision. The camera has full HD video, HDR mode, and high speed continuous shooting as well as manual controls going beyond what most entry level cameras offer, and if you're happy to use a tripod or manually boost the shutter speed the full optical zoom can be used for sharp shots.