The Best Digital Point & Shoot Cameras under $430
Panasonic Lumix FZ300
★ Top Choice
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From $397.99
Features
- High image Quality : The 12.1 Megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor with the venus engine excels in diffraction compensation, yielding images that are crisp & Free from artifacts associated with small aperture settings.
- Leica DC Vario Elmarit lens : 24x zoom (25 600millimeter with Full zoom range F2; 8 aperture for enhanced low light shooting meeting the stringent quality standards established by Leica.
- 5 Axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Plus : Reduces blur from one handed video shooting by compensating for five types of movement; Level shot function detects horizon line & maintains it, even if the camera is tilted.
- Rugged Camera Design : Splash Proof/dustProof rugged camera design with tight seals on every Joint, dial and button, so it stands up to harsh weather conditions and challenging.
- 4K video & 4K photo : Panasonic’s exclusive 4K photo technology uses 30 frames per second in high resolution 4K ultra HD video to extract them as photos; You’ll never miss that moment again.
Pros
- ⊕ 4K video.
- ⊕ Excellent EVF.
- ⊕ High-quality EVF.
- ⊕ All-weather build.
- ⊕ Raw image capture.
Cons
- ⊖ Expensive.
- ⊖ 1/2.3-inch sensor.
- ⊖ No multi-function ring.
Specs
- Movies: 4K.
- Viewfinder: EVF.
- Continuous shooting: 10fps.
- Lens: 25-600mm, f/2.8.
- User level: Beginner/intermediate.
- Sensor: 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12.1MP.
- Monitor: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04m dots.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS100
♥ Runner Up
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From $397.99
Features
- 4K VIDEO CAPTURE: 4K QFHD video recording (3840 x 2160), plus exclusive LUMIX 4K PHOTO and 4K Post Focus with internal Focus Stacking allows you to record photos up to 30fps and set your desired focus points after the photo has been taken.
- EYE-LEVEL ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER AND LCD DISPLAY: High-resolution 1,166k-dot viewfinder and rear touch-enabled 3-inch LCD display (1040K dots) are clear even in bright sunlight.
- USB CHARGING AND WI-FI CONNECTIVITY: Enjoy travel ready technologies like USB charging and Wi-Fi connectivity to your mobile device; micro-HDMI type D (*3) and USB 2.0 micro-B provide additional connectivity to your favorite devices.
- LENS-MOUNTED CONTROL RING: Manual lens-mounted control ring brings DSLR-like exposure control to a compact point-and-shoot camera body; Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF) / Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.
- POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA: Large, 1-inch 20.1-megapixel MOS sensor plus 10X zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens (25-250mm) and HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) delivers brighter, more colorful photos with fewer image artifacts.
Pros
- ⊕ Built-in EVF.
- ⊕ Touch screen.
- ⊕ 10x zoom range.
- ⊕ Good macro capability.
- ⊕ 20MP 1-inch image sensor.
Cons
- ⊖ LCD is fixed.
- ⊖ EVF is quite small.
- ⊖ Screen fixed in place.
- ⊖ Now updated by the ZS200.
- ⊖ Soft edges at wide angles.
Specs
- Movies: 4K.
- Viewfinder: EVF.
- Continuous shooting: 10fps.
- Sensor: 1-inch type, 20.1MP.
- Lens: 25-250mm, f/2.8-5.9.
- User level: Beginner/Intermediate.
- Monitor: 3.0-inch touchscreen, 1,040K dots.
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Best Zoom
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From $399
Features
- 20.3 Megapixel^ CMOS sensor.
- 4K video and 4K time-lapse movie.
- 40x optical zoom with optical image stabilizer and zoom framing assist.
Pros
- ⊕ Flip-up screen.
- ⊕ DIGIC 8 processor.
- ⊕ 4K video capabilities.
- ⊕ In-camera stabilization.
Cons
- ⊖ No RAW format.
- ⊖ Fixed zoom lens.
- ⊖ No microphone input.
- ⊖ 60 fps max video frame rate.
Specs
- Built-in Flash: Yes.
- Video Out: HDMI (Type D).
- Charging Time: Approx. 5 hours.
- Monitor: 3-inch TFT Color LCD.
- Maximum Aperture: f/3.3 (W), f/6.9 (T).
- Product Dimensions: 4.33 x 2.51 x 1.57 in.
- Zoom: 40x optical, 4x digital.
- Video Quality: Up to 4K 3840 x 2160 and 29.97 fps.
- Sensitivity: ISO 100-1600 (Auto), ISO 100-3200 (P).
- Shutter Speed: 1 - 1/3200 sec. 15 - 1/3200 sec. (in all shooting modes).
- Continuous Shooting: 4.0 shots/sec, 7.4 shots/sec, 10.0 shots/sec depending on mode.
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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Best Design
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From $429
Features
- Digic 7 image processor. Compatible with iOS versions 8.4,9.3 and 10.2 and Android smartphone and tablet versions 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,5.0,5.1,6.0,7.0,7.1.
- Ultra slim, lightweight and pocket size camera.
- 1.0 Inch, 20.1 Megapixel High sensitivity CMOS sensor.
- Features: Touch screen panel (capacitive type).
Pros
- ⊕ Wi-Fi.
- ⊕ Touch LCD.
- ⊕ Crisp lens.
- ⊕ Quite compact.
- ⊕ Large LCD screen.
Cons
- ⊖ Pricey.
- ⊖ Short zoom.
- ⊖ Low battery life.
- ⊖ No optical viewfinder.
- ⊖ No 60fps video option.
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