08-05-15, 12:29 PM
Image sensor size is a critical factor. Bridge cameras tend to have small sensors. Some, like Devilsyam's Fuji are better, but most have 1/2.3" sensors, only slightly bigger than those in a mobile phone, so image quality won't be great. The main selling point of a bridge is the lens: they try to wow punters by having a colossal zoom ratio, but the usefulness of the extreme telephoto is pretty limited.
I'd recommend something with a larger sensor and a more modest zoom. If portability is an issue, then there are mirrorless cameras like Sony's NEX, micro four thirds offerings from Olympus and Panasonic or the Nikon 1.