10-12 Megapixel Digital Cameras
Lower resolution does not dictate the worst cameras, and in fact many of the compact cameras on this list are among the best money can buy. Most of the very good prosumer cameras, like the Canon S100, Olympus XZ-1, Fujifilm X10, and newly announced Canon G1 X, have stayed in this range. Compact cameras use much smaller sensors than their mirrorless or DSLR counterparts, which generally means more tightly packed photosites and a worse signal-to-noise ratio. Rather than continue the megapixel race, these models have opted for the best image quality possible throughout the ISO range while still outputting files with enough resolution for an 11x14 inch print. If you're just looking for a point and shoot, there are also a number of still-competitive 12 megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensors that are worth a look.
DSLRs and mirrorless cameras have, for the most part, moved on from this segment into the land of higher resolutions. Still, there are plenty of very good bargains (check out the Pentax k-r and Canon xsi) to be found, as well as the first crop of 10 megapixel CCD sensors that still can't be beat for clean blue skies at low ISO (think Nikon D200, Nikon D60, Pentax K10d). Nikon also has the relatively recent J1 and V1, which have smaller sensors than a 4/3 camera but are still quite impressive.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Ranked 1st of 24 in Extended Zoom Digital Cameras The FZ200 marks a return to the series' vaunted past, with this latest a... more » 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor; 25-600mm 24x optical zoom with constant f2.8; 1080/60p HD video capture with stereo sound; 5.5fps burst mode with tracking autofocus, 12fps full resolution burst without;... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $524.95
from 3 stores |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Ranked 2nd of 24 in Extended Zoom Digital Cameras The FZ-150 may not have the enormous zoom range of some of its competito... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 24x optical zoom with 25mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video recording with stereo sound; 3-inch articulated LCD screen; Optical image stabilization; Manual modes; RAW capture; Shoo... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $546.89
from 2 stores |
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Canon PowerShot G15
Ranked 2nd of 24 in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras The G15 stands as proof that Canon hasn't moved entirely from the smalle... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 5x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle, f1.8-2.8; 1080/24p HD video recording with stereo sound; 3-inch LCD screen with 922,000 dots; High-speed autofocus, 10fps continuous bur... Click Here for Canon PowerShot G15 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $449.00
from 6 stores |
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Olympus Stylus TG-2 iHS
Ranked 1st of 18 in All-Weather Digital Cameras The most sophisticated rugged point-and-shoot on the market, the Olympus... more » High-Speed, Ultra-Bright f2.0 Lens; Waterproof 15m/50ft; Shockproof 2.1m/6.9ft; Crushproof 100kgf/220lbf; Freezeproof -10C/14F; Dustproof, Water-repellant Lens; GPS and e.Compass, Manometer, Automatic U... Click Here for Olympus Stylus TG-2 iHS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $373.90
from 10 stores |
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Ranked 1st of 29 in Travel Zoom Digital Cameras The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS digital camera is a super-charged SX-series... more » Canon's powerful 20x Optical Zoom and 25mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer delivers stunning images from up close or at a distance.; 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined wi... Click Here for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $299.00
from 7 stores |
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Olympus XZ-1
Ranked 3rd of 24 in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras The XZ-1 is Olympus' first attempt at an advanced compact camera in quit... more » 10 megapixels; 1/1.63" CCD sensor; 4x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle; f1.8-2.5 lens; 720p video; Optical (sensor-shift) image stabilization; 3-inch OLED monitor; Flash hotshoe; RAW capture; TruePic 5 ima... |
Starting at $262.19
from 10 stores |
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Ranked 2nd of 29 in Travel Zoom Digital Cameras The latest in Canon's compact zoom SX series, the 260 features an impres... more » 12.1 MP CMOS sensor with DIGIC 5 Image Processor; 20x Optical Zoom, 28mm Wide-Angle lens, and Optical Image Stabilization; 1080p Full HD video at 24 fps in stereo sound; Smart AUTO with 58 predefined sh... Click Here for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
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Olympus TG-1 iHS
Ranked 2nd of 18 in All-Weather Digital Cameras The TG-1 iHS is the first waterproof camera that offers something to be ... more » 12 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor; 4x optical zoom with 25mm f2.0 wide-angle; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; Sensor-shift image stabilization; 3-inch 610,000 dot OLED screen; 10 fps continuous shooting; L... |
Starting at $89.99
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Pentax MX-1
Ranked 4th of 24 in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras Pentax's 2013 introduction, the MX-1 is an advanced digital on the insid... more » 1/1.7-Inch 12 mega pixel back -illuminated CMOS sensor; 4X optical zoom; f1.8-2.5; 3 inch 920k pixel tilt LCD screen; Dual PENTAX body based sensor shift & pixel track shake reduction stabilization syst... |
Starting at $399.00
from 4 stores |
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Nikon D90
Ranked 8th of 20 in Consumer dSLR The Nikon D90 is getting on in years, but it's still one of the best dSL... more » 12.3 megapixel Nikon DX CMOS sensor; D-Movie mode (with 720-HD resolution); 3-inch Live View LCD; Secure Digital memory storage; HDMI output |
Starting at $674.95
from 10 stores |
