If you’re looking for an ultracompact digital camera, you’ll be pleasantly
surprised that many of these models offer great picture quality and excellent
optics.
A good ultracompact digital camera is not only lightweight and stylish
to carry around, it should also have the ability to take great pictures.
It is very difficult to squeeze a lot of optics into a
small camera - but some manufacturers have done it very well.
I’ve
compiled a list of the top 10 ultracompact digital cameras that are market
favorites right now to help you do your research. These cameras offer the best
combination of features and value in a small, lightweight package.
The Sony
CyberShot DSC-W1 is selling like hotcakes out there. It has a 5.1 megapixel
resolution, 3x optical zoom and a huge 2.5 inch LCD. Throw in support for
optional lenses and great manual options, and we have a winner.
Oh
no, not another Canon model! Well, the fact is, Canon does manufacture great
ultracompact cameras. The Canon PowerShot A95 is very new on the market and
offers 5 megapixel resolution, along with a 3x optical zoom. While it’s a
great choice for beginners, it also has good features for more-experienced
users. Highly recommended.
The Nikon Coolpix 4800 has 4 megapixel resolution and a
whopping 8.3x optical zoom (the highest optical zoom of any camera in this
list). There’s also a huge array of 15 scene modes, making it a great value
camera.
The Kodak EasyShare LS743 camera has a very nice and clean design. The 4
megapixel resolution and 2,8x optical zoom, coupled with great battery life
and a good burst mode, make this little wonder a hot seller.
This amazing little camera has always been one of my
favorites. At 5 megapixels, this the S500 series camera captures very high
quality images, yet is small enough to slip into your pocket.
The Casio Exilim EX-Z55 is a very compact 5 megapixel
point-and-shoot camera. It comes with 3x optical zoom and has great battery
life. I did find that the photo quality outdoors is a bit poor though.
The Pentax
Optio S5i is a stylish ultra-compact camera with a 5 megapixel resolution
and 3x optical zoom. This camera takes good pictures but its extremely small
size may be a problem for large hands. It also boasts a useful preset button
for accessing your most frequently used feature.
The Canon PowerShot SD20 series comes in a variety of
funky color (including midnight blue, garnet, zen gray and silver).
Obviously targeted at the young and hip, it boasts a 5 megapixel resolution
and a full set of interesting camera options.
The Kodak EasyShare DX7630 boasts a 6.1 megapixel
resolution and 3x optical zoom. A generous 2.2 inch LCD screen and nice
manual controls keep this high on the sales charts.
One of the highest resolution ultracompact cameras in
this list, the Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600 offers a 6.3 megapixel resolution
and a 3x optical zoom. The start-up time is an amazing 1.3 seconds – very
fast indeed, compared to other compact cameras. Interesting buy if you
aren’t very much of a Canon or Sony fan.
Conclusion
We’ve covered a lot of ultracompact cameras is the above
list. If you place me in a camera store, I’d probably pick the Canon PowerShot
S500 or Kodak EasyShare LS743 as my favorites. Your own mileage may vary, of
course. Remember to do your homework before settling for a camera – understand
your needs and expectations first, before shelling out cash. Happy shopping!
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