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What are the best point and shoot cameras under $500?
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Best point and shoot cameras under $500
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Lumix DC-ZS70S
$447.99
243 g
30X
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Canon PowerShot G9 X
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206 g
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Fujifilm X30
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422 g
4X
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Lumix DC-ZS70S
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Flip-up display
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Flash position
The flashlight can easily be covered by your right hand.
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Travel camera which offers 4K video photography, WiFi and a Leica 30x zoom lens.
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Weight:
243 g
Zoom:
30X
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WiFi
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30x zoom
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4K video
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Optical Image Stabilization
Excellent optical Image Stabilization.
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Live View Finder
In sunlight the display can be hard to view, then the LVF is a bonus.
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Canon PowerShot G9 X
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Touchscreen makes adjusting focus easy
All you need to do is tap on the place you wish to focus on.
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No viewfinder
It can be difficult to use the LCD panel at the back of the camera in bright environments, but the lack of a viewfinder leaves no alternative.
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Weight:
206 g
Zoom:
3X
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Pro
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Portable
The camera's dimensions are just 2.28 x 1.21 x 3.86 inches.
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Battery could be better
The camera promises 220 shots on a charge.
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Good low-light performance
PowerShot G9 X has a sensor (1-inch) that's larger than most competition in this price range and that means less noise in low light.
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Shooting RAW is slow
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Quick focus in good light
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Fujifilm X30
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Loose lens cover
It depends on what you prefer, if you use the camera in a sandy environment this is probably better, for normal use a built-in cover is preferable.
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Great lens for low-light
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Weight:
422 g
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Slightly too big to carry around in any pants pocket
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Great battery
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