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Best Nikon Digital Camera Under $300
“The P80 marks Nikon's entry into the super-zoom category. It offers an 18x zoom lens with a wide-angle view and class-leading resolution…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 18.0x
- Resolution: 10.1MP
Best Sony Digital Camera Under $300
“At the extreme budget end of the ultracompact range, there isn't quite a perfect option available, but Sony's W150 comes close, with a…”
“The Sony Cybershot DSC-W150 with its 8.1 megapixel sensor and 30mm-150mm (equivalent) 5X zoom lens is an easy to operate camera that…”
“Sony is one of the leading manufacturer of compact cameras. This is their model in the W series of cameras, which come with an optical…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 8.1MP
Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera Under $300
“Fuji F series cameras are renowned for their super CCD sensors which produce less noisy images than others in class. Finepix F200EXR is…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 12.0MP
Best Digital Camera for Action Photos Under $300
“When searching for a reasonably priced point and shoot camera designed to capture action shots, look no further than the Fuji S1500. Fuji…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.8 sec
- Burst Speed: 1.6 fps
Best Digital Camera for Interior Photos Under $300
“Panasonic has again raised the bar on point-n-shoot cameras with its Lumix DMC-FX37 and its unprecedented Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 5x 25mm…”
“This camera is essentially a stripped down version of the flagship Panasonic FX500. It has a similar 5x ultra wide low distortion zoom…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 25mm (40% wider)
- Resolution: 10.1MP
Best Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets Under $300
“A mini-version of Sony's full-featured H50 ultrazoom, the H10 packs many of the same useful portrait features - versatile 10x zoom, good…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 10.0x
- Resolution: 8.1MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 - 1.1s
Best Digital Camera for Low Light Photos Under $300
“Equipped with a stupendous 14.7 Megapixels resolution sensor, a sharp lens and the latest DIGIC IV image processing engine, the Canon…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.7x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 14.7MP
- Max ISO: 3200
Best Digital Camera Overall Under $300
“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
Best Digital Camera for Travel Photos Under $300
“Sporting a class-leading 12x zoom lens that is sharp and has a best in class wide-angle view for capturing landscapes, a superb HD movie…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Resolution: 10.1MP
- Size: 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in.
- Battery Life: 300 shots
Best Digital Camera for Wildlife Photos Under $300
“Wildlife photography requires a camera that can be used in a variety of different environments. From action photography to capturing your…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 10.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 9.1MP


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