At any given point in time, there are hundreds of models of digital cameras available. Making it quite difficult for a regular user to decide which one to buy and which one fulfills his needs to the fullest.
Requirements such as small design and minimal effort alongside the best result require point-and-shoot range of cameras. A compact super zoom model is best for those that require getting in on the action from close enough range and still do not need to carry a bigger load with them. If the above-mentioned designs do not fit as per your requirements, then you most probably need a D-SLR camera, whereby you can play with the settings, change zoom lens as per your requirements and get lightning fast results with high quality.
Keeping in view the above-mentioned requirements of a regular photographer, a professional or even a hobbyist, we have made a list of 10 best digital cameras currently available. Now it’s completely up to you and your requirements to decide as to which one is most suitable for you.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
At the current price of $649.99, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is the best point-and-shoot digital camera available. Compact to its core, the only thing large enough that you will see in the camera is its price tag.
Pros
- 20 megapixel zoom lens
- Large image sensor
- Image quality to go beyond the results of many high-end DSLR cameras
- Lightning fast lens
- End to end customizable controls
- Large, wide and sharp LCD
- Minimal shutter lag
- Support for raw shooting
Cons
- On the high end of the price spectrum, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is as expensive as some high ranged DSLR cameras.
- Zoom range is limited
- GPS, EVF or Wi-Fi options are not available
- Battery charging is through in camera but recharging option only
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
If you want raw and rugged, Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS has been made just for you. A compact image shooter with lightning fast lens speed and the power to survive high temperatures, pressure, drops, best for deep underwater photo shoots.
The price tag of Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS is the middle of the range $379.99 and some specs like lens of 12 megapixel are middle of the range as well.
Pros
- Superb ISO performance
- Waterproofing capacity up to 50 feet deep
- Lightning fast f/2 lens
- Customizable with conversion and filter lenses
- Macro LED light
- GPS
- Digital compass
Cons
- Lens is sharp but not sharp enough
- In camera battery charging option only
- Noisy lens movement during video shoot
Fujifilm X100S
Being the follow-up to the highly commendable and successful Fujifilm X100,
The Fujifilm X100S does live up to its name with a retro design, hybrid viewfinder system, fast 35 MM lens, quick auto focus system and a 16 megapixel sensor.
But the price range is on a really high level as well with the price tag of $1299.95.
Pros
- High quality ISO image results
- Hybrid (optical/electronic) viewfinder
- Wide-angle field of view of 35 MM
- Superb control layout
- Fast autofocus
- Cmos X-Tran image sensor
- 5 fps continues shooting
- Further customizable with wide-angle adopters
Cons
- Larger in size than other compact options
- Edge softness problem in lens
- Soft focus look with macro shots
- Video quality, a bit lagging
- No or low quality image stabilization
- Rear Lcd less sharper then other options available
- Really expensive as the price tag suggests
Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS
With a price tag of just $229.99, the Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS is the best of its range. Built-in Wi-Fi capability for sharing purposes, 10x zoom lens, 12 megapixel CMOS sensor and video frame rate capacity of 24 frames per second makes Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HSthe multipurpose best of its kind.
Pros
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- High quality ISO image results
- Little to no shutter lag
- External battery charger
- Sharp lens
- Inexpensive
Cons
- Lacking full list of manual controls
- 1080P video just at 24 FPS
- Small aperture lens
Nikon D5200
At a price of $799.95, the Nikon D5200 is a bargain. It’s quite an impressive performer being at the mid-level range of the DSLR cameras. Continuous four frames per second shooting capability and result quality of 24 megapixel images makes Nikon D5200 a worthy contestant in this battle of image capturing digital devices.
Pros
- Best image quality at 24 fps
- Blazing fast and 39 point autofocus system
- Continuous shooting at 4 fps
- Video capture at 1080P
- Vari-angle sharp LCD
- GPS add-on available
- Wi-Fi add-on available
Cons
- Screw-Drive lenses does not autofocus
- Small viewfinder
- Focus is noisy when making videos
- Has only one control wheel
Olympus OM-D E-M5
The 16 megapixel Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a modern camera with high ranged high quality auto focus capabilities, full weather sealing, sharp kit lens and an excellent EVF alongside of outstanding handling capabilities at a price of $1,299.99.
Pros
- Completely weather sealed and compact exterior
- Sharp Kit lens
- Stunning image quality
- 9 FPS fast autofocus lens
- Built in image stabilization
- Crisp and sharp EVF LCD
- Beautiful rear end display
Cons
- Standard Mic input unavailable
- External flash
- Expensive for the entry level photographers and hobbyists
Nikon D7100
At a price range of $1,199.95 for body only, the Nikon D7100 is the cutting edge APS-C D-SLR from Nikon. With an image quality of 24 megapixels, an excellent viewfinder, fast focus, amazingly designed control layout and a great image sensor, Nikon D7100 beats many on their own game.
Pros
- Beautifully designed control layout that is easy to handle
- Flashy fast startup
- Image capture at 6 fps
- Flash sync speed of 1/250 – second
- Pretty high end image quality
- Fast 51 point autofocus
- Large viewfinder
- Vertical grip (add-on)
Cons
- Raw mode only provides limited burst shooting capability
- At ISO 3200, bit of an image noise
- No GPS
- No PC sync socket
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 is the first digital camera to feature a fixed aperture f/2.8 lens. At a price of $599.99, it’s a mid ranged beast and a speedy performer in one. Fast aperture and auto focus, high image quality combined with an option to add an external microphone, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 is the one for you, if you want to get the real bang for your money’s worth.
Pros
- Relatively fast fixed f/2.8 lens
- Fast performer
- Sharp image quality
- Raw support
- External Microphone addition capacity
- 1080p high ranged video quality
- Excellent EVF
Cons
- Rear LCD could be a bit sharper then the one available
- No GPS
- Mid ranged zooming
- Expensive for the features available
Samsung NX300
Priced at $799.99 along with 18-55 mm lens, the Samsung NX300 is the latest from Samsung in the mid range mirror less digital camera line. At 20 megapixel of image quality, tilting OLED display support alongside built in Wi-Fi; the Samsung NX300 is a treat in itself.
Pros
- Superb quality ISO Image results
- Touch screen display
- Tilting
- 1080p video
- 3d lens support
- Wi-Fi
- Retro chrome styling
- Minimum to no shutter lag
- 7 frames per second burst shooting capability
Cons
- External charger for battery not included in the pack
- No built in flash input
- No Mic input built in
- No EVF option
Canon EOS 6D
Full frame Canon EOS 6D priced at $2,099.00 for body only is an over the edge high class DSLR camera. At 20 megapixels, Integrated GPS and Wi-Fi capability and blazingly fast focus, the Canon ESO 6D is class apart.
Pros
- You wont believeit, but the Canon EOS 6D is an inexpensive camera for its class
- 4.5 frames per seconding shooting capability
- Full frame sensor
- 1080p high quality video capturing capabilities
- Integrated GPS
- Integrated Wi-Fi
- USB tethered and Wi-Fi remote control support
- High quality images
- Interchangeable focus screen
- Compact but all powerful
Cons
- Just 97% coverage by the viewfinder
- GPS is a battery sucker
- Slow focusing during video recording
- Incompatible with E-FS lenses
- No PC sync socket
- No Flash
- Not the fastest in the high ranged cameras where it belongs