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Best Point and Shoot Digital Camera for Travel, Action, and Low Light Photos Under $400
“At this price range, there aren’t many cameras that can do it all, and while the Fujfilm S700 isn’t the best camera in any…”
“The Fuji FinePix S700 is another good option for shooting action. It has a 7.1 megapixel sensor and a 10X optical zoom. Overall operation…”
“The Fujifilm S700 (called the S5700 in some countries) has 7 megapixels and 10x zoom (38mm-380mm). It’s called the little brother of…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 10.0x
- Image Stabilization: No
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.6 - 2.2s
- Burst Speed: 1.4 fps
- Battery Life: 500 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
“When searching for a reasonably priced point and shoot camera designed to capture action shots, look no further than the Fuji S1500. Fuji…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.8 sec
- Burst Speed: 1.6 fps
- Battery Life: 700 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
“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


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