The Biggest Names in Compact Cameras

digital compact camera or what they call point and shoot camera in the other countries are one of the most popular gadgets today (by phone). This slim and stylish piece of technology has evolved into much more versatile and consumer friendly equipment. Today, some compact cameras come with audio and video recording capabilities and a music player. storage and sharing features are also improved by installing Bluetooth and external memory can be transferred to your computer and edit and send immediately.

There are many brands of compact cameras on the market today. You have Canon, Nikon, Kodak, Fuji Film, etc. But what really gives you a run for their money.

We have reviewed the most popular brands and models, and list down the things they offer.

Canon

Canon continuously dominated field images with its wide selection of compact cameras and DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex). Their professional camera models give the crowd favorite with the likes of Canon Digital Rebel XT and XTi and EOS 40D for its quality and cheapness. On the other hand, their compact cameras have a good reputation.

Canon super zoom cameras are one of the favorites. Canon PowerShot S3 IS (6 mega pixels) and the Canon Powershot S2 IS (5 mega pixels), both have 12x optical zoom image stabilized. Both of them are high-end advanced digital cameras. These models include the performance of digital SLR cameras and features an easy-to-use compact camera.

For general consumers, they also have those kind of slim and sleek camera. PowerShot SD1000 is a 7.1 mega pixel camera with 3.8x wide optical zoom image stabilized. It also has an LCD size of 2.5 ".

PowerShot SD750, SD 1000's predecessor, is also equipped with a 7.1 megapixel image sensor, but with a larger view 3.0 ".

Sony

a huge name in the consumer technology, Sony has its own line of great camera models. Sony Cyber​​-shot DSC-H5 comes in a 7.2 mega pixel resolution with a 12x zoom, image stabilized power. Its LCD screen size is 2.5 and other Canon products. They also have a 7.2 mega pixel Cyber​​-shot DSC-W55 limited 3x optical zoom and 2.5-inch LCD screen.
Panasonic

Panasonic DMC-FZ50 is a 10.1 megapixel 12x optical zoom. This camera is one of the beloved consumer gadgets. Combined SLR-esque ability, it is still as user friendly as any compact camera out there. As cool as the former, the DMC-TZ3 has a 7.2 mega pixel resolution, not bad for a not-so-advanced camera. It is also equipped with a 10x optical zoom, image stabilized.

Nikon

One of the most popular model in the Nikon line is a compact camera Nikon Coolpix 4600th This small but awesome kid has a 4 mega pixel resolution and 3x optical zoom. Its LCD size is only 1.8 ". But this is only retailed for around $ 130.

a better version can be found in the Nikon Coolpix 5400th It has a 5.1 mega pixels with 4x optical zoom. better job, of course, calls for higher prices. This one sold for $ 150.