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Best Ultra Compact Point and Shoot Digital Camera for Travel, Child, Action, and Low Light Photos Under $400
“In the realm of ultracompacts, there aren’t any cameras that can truly do it all, but the camera which comes closest to that is the…”
“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
“Equipped with a whopping 12 million pixel resolution and a sharp 3x zoom lens, the Fuji F50fd is zippy enough to capture those fickle…”
“Equipped with Fujifilm’s renowned SuperCCD sensor, the Fuji F50fd boasts some of the cleanest high-ISO images in a non-SLR camera…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.6 sec
- Burst Speed: 2.0 fps
- Battery Life: 230 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
“Equipped with a high resolution (7.2 megapixel) sensor and fast performance, the Sony W80 is a great camera for shooting action. The…”
“This compact Sony W-series camera has somewhat deceptive features. True, it has a streamlined, modern design that some might even find…”
“The Sony W80 is a fairly ordinary entry-level camera, and although it doesn’t have any particularly distinguishing features…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 - 0.8s
- Burst Speed: 2.8 fps
- Battery Life: 340 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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