A number of
photography enthusiast prefer using compact megazoom cameras simply because they
offer portability along with wide-angle lenses that have a long zooms without
the bulk that DSLR cameras. These particular compact cameras offer an enhanced
shooting flexibility to users even as the lenses have become longer while the bodies
became smaller.
Several compact
megazoom cameras or travel zoom cameras have entered the market recently. Each
of these devices offer their own advantages and disadvantages although in the
end the users themselves will decide on which particular device they would
choose to purchase.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
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The Canon
PowerShot SX260 HS is an enhanced version of the older Canon PowerShot SX230
and is considered by some photography enthusiasts as the best compact megazoom
camera in the market today. The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS offers several
shooting modes for casual to advanced photographers while its long zoom lens comes
with a notable image stabilization feature.
However the controls
and menu of this particular compact megazoom camera may not be too
user-friendly while its battery life is quite short. But in the end the
remarkable photo quality offered by the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and its long
zoom lens makes it an ideal compact megazoom camera.
Nikon Coolpix S9300
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Another
notable compact megazoom camera is the Nikon Coolpix S9300 that offers a wide
long lens although it can easily fit into one’s pocket. However its competitors
offer more features compared to this particular point-and-shoot camera despite
having a similar price tag.
Although the
Nikon Coolpix S9300 is a noteworthy compact megazoom camera, it would not hurt
for its price tag to go down a bit to make it more appealing to photography
enthusiasts.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
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In terms of
shooting performance, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 is probably the best compact
megazoom camera in the market. Offering a remarkable design, 20x ultra-wide
angle zoom lens, semi-manual and manual shooting modes, GPS, enhanced low-light
photography and fast shooting performance, this particular compact megazoom
camera is definitely a good choice for photography enthusiasts.
However the battery
life of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 may be its Achilles heel due to
high-performance features. Although the 20x zoom lens of this compact megazoom
camera its main feature, it is still considered an outstanding all-around
camera.
Samsung WB150F
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The Samsung
WB150F is an inexpensive compact megazoom camera that features Wi-Fi
connectivity that facilitates sharing or backing up of photos wirelessly. The Samsung
WB150F also offers numerous shooting as well as editing options although its
image quality is only slightly better than a smartphone while its shooting performance
may need some improvement.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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The Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX30V is the best compact megazoom camera of the company for 2012. It comes
with a remarkable image and video quality, numerous shooting options, and a
fast shooting performance. However these features mean that this particular
compact megazoom camera is quite costly for some users while its controls make take
some time to get used to. But it does offer a notable combination of photo
quality and speed.
These are
just some of the best compact megazoom cameras that are available in the market
for the moment and photography enthusiasts will just have to find which one
would suit their needs.
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