Modern smart phones, phones and tablets can quickly take a picture of quite good quality. Nevertheless, the rating of compact digital cameras of 2015, compiled by specialists and users, indicates that they are also very in demand and are still in constant demand. After all, they complement each other.
Small cameras are more designed for fans. At the same time, well-known manufacturers offer cheap and more expensive, heaped models. This makes it possible to find a device with good optics, a sensor, automatic and manual control, in order to obtain very high-quality images. The size and weight will allow to have the camera at hand, which is an important advantage even for professional photographers. You can make a choice after acquaintance with the characteristics of the ten most popular budget models.
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Nikon Coolpix L830
Inexpensive popular 16-megapixel camera takes the tenth place in the rating of compact digital cameras. Good 34x zoom, resolution, autofocus and rotary monitor, allowing up to seven shooting modes.
Easily fits in your hand, and four lithium batteries are enough to take more than 1100 pictures. The speed is 6.7 frames per second, but this is not the limit, especially since you can shoot a video. The internal memory has 59 megabytes. The characteristic classical design and reliability plus the price of six to ten thousand rubles made the Nikon Coolpix very attractive for many.
The main disadvantage is that in case of insufficient illumination it will not be possible to get a clear image.
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Take a clear picture and Full HD video, which is then easy to see on your TV or computer, you can with this compact digital camera. There is an automatic mode, recognizing up to 32 scenes.
It is possible to manage the settings manually, remove red eyes. The shooting is carried out in almost any light, thanks to a good focus it is possible to transmit all the shades of color.
In addition to a three-inch screen and a matrix of twelve megapixels, Wi-Fi is built in and GPS-tags are made using a mobile device. The food is enough for about 300 shots.
The weak link is the battery, besides very weak protection against moisture.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Very stylish compact digital camera of 2015.The case is made in black and silver, pink and purple. A successful combination of good optics, thanks to the Zeis lens, electronics and automation. There is a macro mode and the ability to make panoramic or night shots, as well as video. Eight-fold increase and a matrix of 20 megapixels.
Weight of 104 grams does not prevent to have a Wi-Fi adapter, built-in memory of 27 MB.The kit includes a USB cable and a battery pack. It is possible to shoot at least a hundred minutes of video or up to two hundred frames, since the power consumption will be only 1.2 watts.
Certain problems are caused by the lack of a viewfinder, it is impossible to manually adjust the aperture and shutter speed, so the shooting process is slowed down.
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Canon Digital Ixus 145
The budget price did not prevent to include in the rating of compact digital cameras this easy-to-manage model. The eightfold zoom can be doubled if you use the ZoomPlus function. Automatic mode not only recognizes up to 32 scenes, but also allows you to shoot video at up to 25 frames per second, and snapshots - 0.8 frames.
Excellent focus, resolution of 12 megapixels, quickly runs the menu. Weight of 112 grams did not prevent to install a decent battery, the resource of which is enough for 340 minutes of playback or 230-310 frames of very good quality.
The main drawback is connected with the inability to connect to the computer.
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Canon EOS 100D
Externally powerful, but a mirror-like digital compact camera weighs only 470 grams. Polycarbonate black body has the filling at the highest level. A fast aperture type, a programmable self-timer, a focal shutter with an electronic control system will make three frames per second.
Resolution of 18 megapixels, it is possible to select the optimal shooting mode, use the built-in algorithms for brightness distribution and various settings. As a result, great shots come out. In addition, it is convenient to connect to a TV or computer.
In the Live View mode, the speed of the autofocus may fall somewhat.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
This model is rightfully located on the fifth line of the rating of compact digital cameras of 2015.Miniature appearance and weight of about three hundred grams. At the same time, there is a retractable viewfinder, a 20-megapixel camera and a very high-quality Zeis lens. Therefore, photosensitivity reaches 25600, you can shoot at night without using the flash. The speed reaches ten frames per second.
The battery does not hurt to shoot over 300 frames and work for two and a half hours. If necessary, a battery is installed.
A lot of positive feedback, but the price for this line of models is quite high.
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Nikon Coolpix S3600
Elegant design, thin and rugged case, interesting color solutions attract this digital compact camera. You can choose a silver, red, blue, pink and black shade, which will be more in tune with the taste. It is convenient to carry with you, instantly make video or high-quality pictures.
The menu functions allow you to add various effects, save everything you need in the integrated memory. Own battery will provide power and 45 minutes of video recording, as well as over two hundred images. After all, there is an eightfold increase and a matrix of 20 megapixels.
The main problems are related to the fact that not the best frames are obtained when the object is moving or when it is in the room.
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Canon Digital IXUS 155
A stylish look and good functionality brought this compact digital camera in the ranking of 2015 to the third place. The budget price did not prevent to equip it with a 20-fold increase and a megapixel twenty-fold resolution. Here, an optical stabilizer is mounted, so you can achieve a clear image of both images and video frames. This can be done in automatic mode.
Minimum shutter speed, quick focus and the ability to use various effects, retouch the picture. Quite a powerful battery, which in the eco mode can work for five hours during the shooting or will make over 300 shots.
The disadvantage is the lack of built-in memory, the battery also does not have a large resource.
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Canon PowerShot SX600
Get high-quality videos and photos will help this digital compact camera. Using the ZoomPlus function, it's easy to achieve a 36x magnification. The video will be played in Full HD.Even fans can make a "Creative Snapshot."
On the settings do not have to worry, thanks to a special mode. Built-in Wi-Fi, so immediately have the opportunity to go online and post the captured footage.
The kit includes a battery that will make 290-430 pictures, reproduce in 4-5 hours. The devices of this manufacturer are distinguished by a very reliable assembly and a robust housing.
I would like, that the number of settings was increased, and the quality of the video in the room became more clear and without grain.
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Nikon Coolpix P330
Undoubted leader in the rating of compact digital cameras in 2015 was this product from the company Nikon. In comparison with its predecessor, this model received a large sensor, a new lens and an HD-filter. As always, great performance and build. The metal case will be difficult to damage.
The innovation was the installation of a GPS module, which many of the more expensive competitors do not have. The switching speed is literally a second. The three-inch display has good color reproduction, contrast and a margin of brightness. A large viewing angle will allow you to take panoramic shots at 180 and 360 degrees, as well as taking a 3D photo. There is an optical image stabilizer, manual setting of shutter speed and aperture. True, with the help of the machine, beautiful shots and video material are always obtained.
In a memory card that has 32 GB, it will fit up to 5000 frames or three and a half hours of video. You can see everything with the help of a player, TV or computer.
The small disadvantage is that there is no viewfinder.