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Best Compact Digital Camera Overall Under $450 with Manual Controls
“Although a little pricey, The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 offers a lot in a pocket-sized package. From its excellent Leica zoom lens with…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 2.5x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 24mm (46% wider)
- Resolution: 10.1MP
- Aperture Priority Mode Available: Yes
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Best Price:
$429
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- Price Range: $429 - $835 Compare Prices »
“Equipped with a class-leading high resolution sensor, a sharp 5x zoom lens with a wide angle view, and many useful features, the Canon…”
“If you've outgrown that old auto, do-everything-for-you point-n-shoot with its not-really-sharp, noisy images, and are desiring more…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 28mm (25% wider)
- Resolution: 14.7MP
- Aperture Priority Mode Available: Yes
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Best Price:
$429
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- Price Range: $429 - $825 Compare Prices »
“One of the top DSLR manufacturer, Nikon is trying hard to make its mark among high quality compact cameras too. The Nikon P6000 is their…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 4.0x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 28mm (25% wider)
- Resolution: 13.5MP
- Aperture Priority Mode Available: Yes
Where to buy
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Best Price:
$399
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- Price Range: $399 - $589 Compare Prices »
“Sporting a class-leading 12x zoom lens that is bright and sharp, the Canon SX200 IS is a great camera for everyone in the family. The best…”
“The Canon Powershot SX200 IS incorporates a 12x optical zoom that cannot be beat. This is a great feature for zooming in on far away…”
“Canon has always turned out quality products and the Powershot SX200 IS maintains those high standards with excellent design and build…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 28mm (25% wider)
- Resolution: 12.1MP
- Aperture Priority Mode Available: Yes
Where to buy
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Best Price:
$291
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- Price Range: $291 - $449 Compare Prices »
