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Best Sony Digital Camera Under $500
“A satisfying pocket camera with a long zoom, GPS, and helpful low-light modes With a 10-megapixel back-illuminated sensor, a 10x zoom, a…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 10.0x
- Resolution: 10.2MP
Best Nikon Digital Camera Under $500
“With the technology changing and photographers expecting more from their point and shoot cameras, Nikon has taken the best qualities from…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 7.1x
- Resolution: 10.1MP
Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera Under $500
“The Canon SD1300 IS is an excellent pocket camera, at a give-away price. It’s not as tiny as the SD1400 IS, and not as…”
“Just about everything you need for very little money When you’re looking for a safe choice in a digital camera for only a little…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 4.0x
- Resolution: 12.1MP
Best Digital Camera for Action Photos Under $500
“Action photography is about speed and zoom, and Sony’s HX1 packs plenty of both. With one of the largest telephoto zooms on the…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 20.0x
- Resolution: 9.1MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.2 - 0.3s
- Burst Speed: 10.0 fps
Best Digital Camera for Interior Photos Under $500
“For every photographer who wants a small camera for intimate, low light situations, Samsung has created the compact TL500. Built small and…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.0x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 24mm (46% wider)
- Resolution: 10.0MP
Best Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets Under $500
“Whether your plans include hunting down wild animals on safari or trying to capture the kids at play in the backyard for that once in a…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 26.1x
- Resolution: 10.3MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.2 sec
Best Digital Camera Overall Under $500
“Whether your a government spy lurking in the shadows or a sneaky relative trying to get great unposed images during a family reunion, the…”
“The dpreview office is somewhat divided on which is the ‘best’ camera of the three, but on balance, we consider that the Canon…”
“I own and carry the Canon S95 IS, with which I can produce professional results anywhere… The Canon S95 IS is the best compact…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.8x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 28mm (25% wider)
- Resolution: 10.0MP


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