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Best Ultra Compact Point and Shoot Digital Camera for Travel Photos Under $400
“When traveling light means keeping it simple, the Canon Powershot SX230 HS may be the best item you’ll pack in your suitcase…”
Specifications
- Resolution: 12.1MP
- Size: 4.2 x 2.4 x 1.3 in.
- Easy to Use: Yes
“Squeezing all the optics, sensors, and controls of a digital camera into an ultracompact size usually means compromise, but you…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 10.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
- Size: 3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9 in.
- Battery Life: 230 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
“Whether heading out on vacation or into the next room for that all important shot, the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS with its sleek styling and…”
“Canon’s SD980 is a decent all-around ultracompact with great versatility, with a 720p movie mode and a useful 24-120mm (5x) zoom…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 12.1MP
- Size: 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.
- Battery Life: 240 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes
“With outstanding image quality, from a sharp lens and 8th generation Super CCD Sensor, a wide-angle lens for capturing landscapes, good…”
“Fujifilm’s F-series of ultracompacts have long been known for their outstanding high-ISO ability, and the latest model, the F100fd…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 12.0MP
- Size: 3.8 x 2.3 x 0.9 in.
- Battery Life: 230 shots
- Easy to Use: Yes


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