Image Quality: Low – Med, Speed: Low, Flexibility: Low – Med
This camera type is the most popular and also one that has the most variants, both in terms of size, price, and features. Some of the aspects that you need to consider:
Video quality: Most of the latest compact camera can record HD video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Some even have that can record up to Full HD resolution (1980 × 1080). However, there are still some low-end cameras can only record SD video (640 × 480 pixels). Of course, the higher the better resolution, but it also means faster storage spend. Adjust the selection of the camera as needed. Even more importantly, whether when recording video, optical zoom is still functioning? Only a few compact cameras that facilitate this. In fact, this feature is very useful.
Compact camera with the best video recording: Sony Cyber-shot TX7 , Canon Ixus 1000 HS , Panasonic Lumix FZ100
Zoom & Image Stabilizer Range: The range of compact cameras zoom is 3x the average, but there are up to 35x. In the past, a large zoom range can only be obtained at a price premium. Now, the 15x zoom range can be found in a 2 millions dollars. However, the length of the zoom range is only optimal if combined with good vibration dampening.
The best high-zoom cameras: Panasonic Lumix TZ10, Fuji FinePix F300EXR , Canon Powershot SX30IS
Intelligent Auto: Approximately 2 years ago, a camera equipped with lots of scene modes for easy shooting. However, this method was less effective because users often do not know the scene mode to use. Therefore, the current camera is equipped with Intelligent Auto. This feature detects objects in the frame and adjusts the scene mode automatically. Typically, this feature combined with face detection. If the object is too close, the camera automatically activate the macro mode. If there is a face, portrait mode is activated automatically. This feature proved to be more effective to produce good images.
Best Intelligent Camera: Panasonic Lumix FX700 , Sony Cyber-shot TX7
Screen Touch Screen High Resolution: All digital cameras come with LCD screens principal. The quality of this screen is different. The best thing is to have over 920 000 pixel resolution. The best camera is also equipped with a capacitive touch screen type. In contrast to the types of resistive, capacitive touch screens do not need to be pressed to activate it, just need a light touch. Some cameras are equipped with screens that can be played. However, usually the type of camera with the feature size is larger. In addition to the main screen, several cameras are equipped with features such as optical finder viewfinder, electronic viewfinder, and dual LCD.
The best touch-screen camera: Samsung ST600 , Sony Cyber-shot TX7
Battery Options: Most compact cameras have used lithium batteries as a power supply, but some types are still using AA batteries. AA batteries make the size of the camera bigger and heavier weights, but this type of battery can also provide higher durability. In addition, the AA battery is easier to find a replacement if you suddenly run out of power on the way.
The best camera with AA batteries: Canon Powershot SX130IS
Low-Light capabilities: Compared Hybrid DSLR or camera, compact camera has a low-light capabilities are very limited. In low light conditions, many compact cameras that can not produce good images. Some can not even lock the focus. However, there are some camera-specific technology to overcome this. Sensor type back-light is one of them, usually combined with a wide lens aperture (f / 2.0). To support autofocus, a camera equipped with AF assist lamp.
Camera with the best low-light capabilities: Canon PowerShot S95 , Panasonic Lumix LX5
Compact camera itself is divided into several sub-classes. There is no clear demarcation of sub-classes, but it is generally accepted:
Regular Compact
Compact does not normally have prominent advantages, but the price is very affordable. The normal range is 3x zoom, with about 2.7 inch LCD. Regular compact are usually not equipped with a manual mode or HD video, but do not want to buy a camera that has not completed the vibration damper. AA batteries or lithium camera can. Lithium makes the camera smaller, but the AA batteries are easier to find a replacement.
Best Regular Compact : Canon Ixus 105 IS
With cast metal casing, a 4x zoom lens and Image Stabilizer, Ixus 105IS has met the basic needs of photographers. Good quality lens and the size is very small. Including better image quality in conditions of sufficient light. Of course, in low light conditions the image will be more noisy. However, with the features offered in comparison to the price, Ixus 105IS is one of the camera with the best value.
Alternatives: Canon PowerShot A3100 IS , Canon Ixus 200IS
High-End Compact
At first glance, high-end compact is different from the regular compact. Body size, zoom range, the operation, everything is similar. The differences are usually located on the inside. Sensor higher quality, higher resolution screen, or a better quality lens. Usually the video recording quality is also higher. Feature-specific feature, such as GPS, Wi-Fi, or 3D, can usually be found in this camera class.
Best High-End Compact: Sony Cyber-shot WX5
Sony Cyber-shot WX5 comes with Exmor-R CMOS sensor Back Illuminated with high sensitivity and resolution of 12.2 megapixels, 5x zoom lens with power (24-120mm), and video recording Full HD (1920 × 1080/50i). Sony also said that the WX5 is a 3-dimensional Smallest in the world. That's because the WX5 has 3D Sweep Panorama shooting mode and 3D Multi Angle. The last mode is fairly attractive and our knowledge is the only one in the world. Basically, 3D Multi Angle lets you capture 3-dimensional images, process them and display them instantly on camera's LCD without requiring additional tools.
Alternative: Panasonic Lumix FH22 , Canon Ixus 1000HS , Samsung ST600
Stylish Slim Compact
Compact stylish slim size is usually about the size of a credit card and as thin as a cell phone without a protruding lens. Due to its small size, it is not much place left for the buttons so that the most compact slim touchscreen adopted as the primary navigational tool. Small body size also does not allow the zoom range is too high. Even so, the vibration damper remains a mandatory feature. So it is with HD video recording. But of course, you have to make up for this type camera with a premium value.
Best Slim Compact : Sony Cyber-shot TX7
Cyber-shot TX7 had surprised us when we are testing. No one thinks that behind its tiny stored a large capacity. Super sharp lens with the image of a bright, high resolution LCD screen that is equally sharp, and fast processor for a swift operation, all of which make the hobbit and a giant tub. In addition, there is video recording Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels) and the Sweep Panorama mode best we've ever tried on a Sony camera. Yes, this camera really is in a class by itself.
Alternative: Panasonic Lumix FP8
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