Are there any bridge cameras with interchangeable lenses?

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I'm considering a bridge camera on a budget of about €250. Do any bridge cameras let you change lenses, or is that not part of what defines a bridge camera? If not, are there any similar alternatives, such as cameras that accept lens converters or entry-level mirrorless systems?

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Having a non-interchangeable lens in an SLResque body with a compact-camera image sensor is pretty much the definition of a bridge camera, so I think you are out of luck :)

You might want to look into the four-thirds system instead or one of the other mirrorless jobs, but 250 Euro isn't enough to get into it I think.

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Generally, no. A bridge camera is usually defined as a fixed-lens camera that sits between a basic compact and an interchangeable-lens camera. The built-in lens is part of the concept, often combined with an SLR-like body and more manual control than a simple point-and-shoot.

There is some variation in how people use the term, but if you want true interchangeable lenses, you’re usually looking at mirrorless or DSLR systems rather than bridge cameras.

One partial alternative is a fixed-lens camera that supports add-on lens converters, such as wide-angle or tele converters. These don’t make the camera interchangeable-lens in the normal sense, but they can extend the usefulness of the built-in lens.

For a €250 budget, used entry-level mirrorless or older system cameras may be worth checking, but they’re a different category from bridge cameras.

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