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Best Compact Point and Shoot Digital Camera for Travel, Action, and Low Light Photos Under $400
“When it comes to travel and low-light, there are several good candidates that fit the bill - some like the Panasonic TZ5 are exceptional…”
“Reports say that the 12-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F100fd is an imperfect camera. However, if you do a lot of shooting in low light (such…”
“With outstanding image quality, from a sharp lens and 8th generation Super CCD Sensor, a wide-angle lens for capturing landscapes, good…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.6 - 0.8s
- Burst Speed: 1.7 fps
- Battery Life: 230 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
“The new Canon A570IS combines a full feature set including optical image stabilization, full manual control (_if you want it_) and enough…”
“This is the most affordable camera with an image stabilization feature in the Canon lineup. The Canon PowerShot A570 IS has a 7 megapixel…”
“The Canon A570IS is one of the budget models in Canon’s A series, but despite its budget label and cheap price, the A570 packs a lot…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 4.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 - 0.7s
- Burst Speed: 1.3 fps
- Battery Life: 400 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
“Whether your a government spy lurking in the shadows or a sneaky relative trying to get great unposed images during a family reunion, the…”
“A refined pocket digital camera with an f/2 lens The quest to build the better high-quality pocket digital camera continues with the Canon…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.8x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.6 sec
- Burst Speed: 1.9 fps
- Battery Life: 200 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
“When you want to capture the action quickly and in style, just reach into your pocket and pull out the Sony DSC-WX1. Designed to respond…”
“Sony’s WX1 is one of the most polished all-around ultracompacts on the market. It features a 24-120mm, 5x zoom lens. Like most…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.3 - 0.6s
- Burst Speed: 10.0 fps
- Battery Life: 350 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes


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