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Cameras
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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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Black
$399.99
299g
40x
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (TZ200)
$497.99
340g
15x
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Lumix DC-ZS70S
$397.99
243 g
30X
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Canon PowerShot G9 X
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206 g
3X
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Fujifilm X30
$798
422 g
4X
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Black
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Black
My Recommendation for
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Black
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Cons
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Produces good quality for the size
Produces really good quality, especially in well-lit situations. Thanks to its 1/2.3 inch size sensor. It excels at 1080p, but 4K is a bit too soft and isn't enough of an improvement over 1080p.
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Not the best for low-light situations
Due to its small sensor, it lacks performance in low-light scenarios. Like late dusk. The quality degrades severely because of the camera's small sensor, which can go up to only 3200 ISO.
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Specs
Weight:
299g
Zoom:
40x
Max resolution:
5184 x 3888
Video resolution:
4K at 30p
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Has strong optical zoom
Can zoom in up to 40x with Optical Image Stabilization.
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Easy to monitor what you're filming
Has a display that can rotate up to 180 degrees, letting you film yourself easily and also see what you're filming at the same time.
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Compact
It's about the size of a smartphone, just considerably thicker. It should still fit in your pocket with relative ease. With its dimensions being 110.1 x 63.8 x 39.9mm.
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$399.99
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (TZ200)
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (TZ200)
My Recommendation for
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (TZ200)
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Large 1" sensor
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Specs
Weight:
340g
Zoom:
15x
Max resolution:
5472 x 3648
Video resolution:
4K
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$497.99
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Lumix DC-ZS70S
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Lumix DC-ZS70S
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Pro
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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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Specs
Weight:
243 g
Zoom:
30X
Max resolution:
5184 x 3888
Video resolution:
4K
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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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$397.99
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Canon PowerShot G9 X
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Canon PowerShot G9 X
My Recommendation for
Canon PowerShot G9 X
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Pros
4
Cons
3
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Pro
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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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Con
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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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Specs
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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Con
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Battery could be better
The camera promises 220 shots on a charge.
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Pro
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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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Con
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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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Fujifilm X30
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Pros
2
Cons
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Con
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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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Pro
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Great lens for low-light
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Specs
Weight:
422 g
Zoom:
4X
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Con
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Slightly too big to carry around in any pants pocket
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Great battery
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$798
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