13 Best Compact Point and Shoot Cameras of 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Which one is the best point and shoot compact camera of this year?
Digital photography technology improved a lot in last few years. Today’s small and compact cameras can produce images which are comparable with many expensive dSLR cameras. With thousands of compact cameras in the market it is very hard to choose the best one.
We have done some research to make a list of 10 most popular compact camera of 2012.
If you are looking for a compact camera with best features and value for money this list will help you.
1. Canon PowerShot A2200 Digital Still Camera with 4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom
Features
- 14.1 megapixels with 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28mm wide)
- Record movies with 720p HD video
- Smart Auto intelligently selects settings from 32 predefined shooting situations
- Large, clear 2.7-inch LCD
- Discreet Mode disables the sound, flash and AF beam for use in quiet areas
2. Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera with 3.6x Zoom
Features
- 20.2 MP Exmor”CMOS sensor – extreme low-light shots
- Bright F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 3.6x zoom
- Full HD 1080/60p video with manual control and dual record
- 3-Inch Xtra Fine LCD display with bright whites & true blacks
- Ultra-slim, sophisticated aluminum body
3. Panasonic Lumix TS20 16.1 MP TOUGH Waterproof Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Features
- Waterproof
- HD Video
- 2.7″ LCD
4. Panasonic Lumix ZS15 12.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom
Features
- High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
- Full 1920x1080p HD video
- 3″ LCD
5. Nikon COOLPIX L810 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 26x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and 3-inch LCD
Features
- 16.1 Megapixel CCD sensor
- 26x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
- 3-inch Ultra high resolution (921,000 dot) LCD
- HD (720p) Movies with Stereo Sound
6. Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Features
- 12.1 Megapixel
- 1080p High-Definition Video
- 5x Optical Zoom
7. Nikon COOLPIX L26 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Zoom NIKKOR Glass Lens and 3-inch LCD
Features
- 16.1 Megapixel CCD sensor
- 5x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
- 3-inch Bright LCD Monitor
- HD (720p) Movies
8. Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom
Features
- 3-inch LCD display
- High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
- GPS
9. Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Optical Lens and 1080p HD Video
Features
- 12.1 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 Image Processor
- 20x Optical Zoom, 25mm Wide-Angle lens, and Optical Image Stabilization
- 1080 Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; GPS tracker to record image locations on a map via Canon’s software
- Smart AUTO with 58 predefined shooting situations with new FACE ID, High-Speed Burst HQ for continuous capture at a maximum of 10 frames
10. Nikon COOLPIX P510 16.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 42x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and GPS Record Location
Features
- 16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
- 42x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
- 3-inch Ultra-high-resolution (921,000 Dot) LCD
- Full HD (1080p) Movies with Stereo Sound
- GPS record location information of your pictures and movies
- 3-inch TFT LCD display
11. Canon PowerShot A1300 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Digital Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 720p HD Video Recording
Features
- 16.0 MP Image Sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 5x Optical Zoom, 28mm Wide-Angle lens
- 720p HD video recording with a dedicated movie button
- Smart AUTO with 32 predefined shooting situations, Digital IS reduces effect of camera shake and subject movement
- Scene Modes for creative shots like Fisheye Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, and more.
- Help Button provides simple explanations and easy controls of your settings
12. Canon G12 10 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 Inch Vari-Angle LCD
Features
- 10.0-megapixel sensor and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor combine to create Canon’s HS SYSTEM for improved low light performance
- Shoot 720p HD video in stereo sound; HDMI output
- Canon’s Hybrid IS compensates for angular and shift camera shake during close-up shooting
- 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens; optical viewfinder
13. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD
Features
- 18.2 megapixels “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance
- 20X optical zoom
- 3.0-inch LCD
- GPS and Compass record shot location & direction
- Wi-Fi sharing
