1. Nikon COOLPIX L820
The compact 16-megapixel L820 offers great performance. With these features you will sure be able to capture photos and Full HD videos up close or from a distance. The camera is powered by 4 AA batteries, which can last a good 180-200 shots. Despite its stylishly compact body, this camera contains a 30x optical zoom for extra-extensive wide-angle 22.5 mm to super-telephoto 675 mm coverage. It also features a seamless match: the imaging power of 16.0 effective megapixels achieved with the Backside illumination CMOS image sensor, which maintains excellent picture quality even at night.
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- Pros: Great picture quality and amazing features for an affordable price
- Cons: Scope for manual settings is low as the camera modes are mostly auto.
- Price: less than $200
- Basic technical data:
- MegaPixel: 16MP
- Optical Zoom: 30x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- LCD Display 3″
- Movie: Yes. 1080p HD video
- Weight: 1 lb 0.6 oz
2. Nikon COOLPIX L320
With a powerful 26x optical zoom, the COOLPIX L320 gives you the versatility to capture mesmerizing landscapes and vivid close-ups with ease. You can shoot brilliant photos and HD videos with its 16.1-megapixel CCD. Its user-friendly controls offer easy operation so you can focus on capturing the moment. this compact body contains a NIKKOR lens with a powerful 26x optical zoom covering from wide-angle 22.5 mm to super-telephoto 585 mm, High-performance lens-shift VR minimizes image blur of your images.
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- Pros: Cool features like smart portrait and pet portrait mode.
- Cons: Uses AA batteries, when many people find lithium ion batteries to be more convenient.
- Price: less than $170
- Basic technical data:
- MegaPixel: 16.1 MP
- Optical Zoom: 26x
- Image Stabilization: Yes.
- LCD Display size: 3″
- Movie: Yes. 720p HD video
- Weight: Approx. 15.2 oz
3. Canon PowerShot SX 170 IS
PowerShot SX170 IS with its spectacular 16x Optical Zoom (24-448mm) is a compact, versatile camera that users can bring everywhere to capture stunningly clear, vivid images with ease regardless if the subject is up close or far away. Zoom in on tiny details with the 32x ZoomPlus The ECO mode saves battery consumption and allows maximized photo opportunity. You can also create upscale photographic effects with no special lenses required but in just one easy step through the creative filters options.
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- Pros: Lithium ion battery pack.
- Cons: –
- Price: less than $150
- Basic technical data:
- MegaPixel: 16 MP
- Optical Zoom: 16x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- LCD Display size: 3″
- Movie: Yes. 720p HD video
- Weight: Approx 8.85 oz
4. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
The PowerShot SX160 IS is the perfect combination of camera and an amazing video maker. Videos are recorded in outstandingly detailed 720p HD with clear stereo sound. You can also zoom in and out as your creativity demands, without losing a bit of the 720p HD resolution. Given the SX160 IS’s powerful 16x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom, this capability is especially meaningful for aspiring and amateur photographers and video makers. The camera also automatically selects the optimum IS for all situations, allowing users to capture crystal-clear, picture-perfect moments.
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- Pros: Great video making capabilities within reasonable price range.
- Cons: No image stabilization.
- Price: less than $130
- Basic technical data:
- MegaPixel: 16 MP
- Optical Zoom: 16x
- Image Stabilization: No
- LCD Display size: 3″
- Movie: Yes. 720p HD video
- Weight: 10.3 oz
5. Nikon COOLPIX S4300
The COOLPIX S4300 features an intuitive touch control LCD, 6x wide-angle lens and various filter effects. The touch control LCD is housed within a fashionably slim body that fits perfectly in your hand. From group shots to close-ups, the NIKKOR wide-angle 6x optical zoom lens with 26mm wide angle coverage and Lens-shift VR image stabilization, offer superb precision and sharp resolution, so you can capture moments with ease. Available in many fun colors, this camera is a popular choice among young users.
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- Pros: Small and compact body.
- Cons: 6x zoom only.
- Price: less than $130
- Basic technical data:
- MegaPixel: 16 MP
- Optical Zoom: 6x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- LCD Display size: 3″
- Movie: Yes. 720p HD video
- Weight: Approx 5 oz.