The past year has seen a flood of new digital cameras on the market, each promising the best pictures, the simplest operation and the best value. So what are the best ten of these?
Samsung has a serious entry in this list with the brand new TL500. It boasts an advanced CCD sensor, is RAW capable and has an excellent lens. This is slightly bigger than pocket size, but is excellent for low light photography.
Also excellent for low light situations is Canon’s very reliable PowerShot SX230. This produces vivid, sharp images and has brilliant colour reproduction. It also features
Samsung’s older NX-10 shouldn’t be overlooked among the current top ten. With 14.6 megapixels and most of the features usually only found on an SLR camera, this is a very good buy.
Panasonic has an entry in this list too, with the Lumix ZR3. This is an amazingly compact camera which packs a lot of punch with its 14.1 megapixel sensor and brilliant 25mm Leica lens. It’s also worth noting that, despite its size, this nifty little Panasonic also has excellent video recording.
The new Nikon Coolpix P500 is also great value with a 36x wide-angle optical zoom. However this otherwise excellent camera lacks image rotation and does not export in RAW format.
Canon’s also got you covered if you’re thinking of moving up to an SLR. Best value in their digital SLR range is the Rebel XS 10. This is not a high megapixel camera but is excellent value. For most amateur photographers this is more than adequate.
If you’ve already cut your teeth on an SLR and want to tackle something more serious, there’s also Canon’s excellent EOS 60D. This has an 18 megapixel sensor and will be a perfect solution for anyone but the most demanding professional.
Olympus is a brand which should never be overlooked and there’s certainly room on this list for the PEN E-PL1 Micro. This is a tiny DSLR camera with a 12.3 megapixel sensor and an amazing range of features.
The Olympus SP 800UZ is also a contender with its 30x wide-angle optical zoom and a three inch display that’s very easy to see under all lighting conditions.
But when it comes to flexible and cameras which have a wide range of features and are simple to use, it’s Sony that has been leading the field in digital cameras for the past few years and. For quality, value and features, it’s hard to go past their new Cybershot DSC-W370, which comes with a range of innovations not the least is the Sweep Panorama feature for assembling panoramic shots. This 14 megapixel compact has a huge 14 megapixel sensor. For sheer versatility and good value, it’s hard to beat.
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