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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Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS
Ranked 2nd of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras The ELPH 500 HS is Canon's flagship ELPH for 2011. more » 12.1 megapixels; CMOS sensor; 4.4x optical zoom; 24mm wide-angle; Optical image stabilization; 3.2-inch touch LCD, 461k pixels; 1080p HD video, 24fps; f/2.0 max aperture; Digic 4 processor; Captures to ... Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $131.99
from 10 stores |
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Panasonic Lumix TS4
Ranked 4th of 18 in All-Weather Digital Cameras Panasonic's top-of-the-line ruggedized camera, the TS4 is built to survi... more » 12.1 megapixel CCD sensor; 4.6x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video at 60fps with mono sound; Waterproof to 40ft, shockproof to 6.5ft, freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, dustproof; GPS ... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix TS4 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $219.00
from 10 stores |
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS
Ranked 4th of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras The 310 HS is a fantastic camera, and in fact one of the most popular, t... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 8x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; 3-inch LCD; Optical image stabilization; Lithium-ion battery Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $353.87
from 7 stores |
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS
Ranked 4th of 29 in Travel Zoom Digital Cameras Almost the same size as the 310 HS, the 510 HS packs a large 12x zoom in... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 12x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video recording with stereo sound; 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD; Optical image stabilization; Lithium-ion battery Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $229.00
from 10 stores |
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Canon PowerShot S100
Ranked 5th of 24 in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras The S100 is a high-functioning compact camera that blends very competiti... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 5x optical zoom with 24mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; 3-inch LCD screen; Optical image stabilization; Manual modes; GPS tracker; Lithium-ion battery Click Here for Canon PowerShot S100 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $299.00
from 10 stores |
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Fujifilm X-S1
Ranked 7th of 25 in Extended Zoom Digital Cameras The Fujifilm XS-1 is the highest-end extended zoom camera money, and lot... more » 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR CMOS sensor; 26x manual optical zoom with 24mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; Electronic viewfinder; 3-inch tilting LCD screen; Optical image stabilization; RAW ... |
Starting at $629.00
from 8 stores |
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Ranked 8th of 25 in Extended Zoom Digital Cameras Canon has leapfrogged Nikon's P510 with the SX50 HS, a camera sporting a... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 50x optical zoom with 24mm wide-angle; 1080/24p HD video recording with stereo sound; 2.8-inch swivel touchscreen LCD with 461,000 dots; Image stabilization; Built-in WiFi; F... Click Here for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $399.00
from 10 stores |
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Panasonic Lumix LX5
Ranked 6th of 24 in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras The LX5 is a powerful, high-performance compact camera for true enthusiasts. more » 10 megapixels; f2.0 max aperture; 3.8x optical zoom; 24mm wide-angle; ISO 3200 at full resolution, extends to 12800; 1/1.63” CCD sensor; Venus Engine FHD processor ; Electronic viewfinder optional (port... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix LX5 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $327.99
from 10 stores |
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Panasonic Lumix GF3
Ranked 13th of 27 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras The Panasonic Lumix GF3 is the company’s latest Micro Four Thirds-format... more » 12 megapixels; Four Thirds CMOS sensor; Micro Four Thirds-format mirrorless, interchangeable-lens system; 3-inch touchscreen LCD, 460k pixels; 3.8 frames per second burst shooting; 14mm pancake kit lens... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix GF3 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $499.00
from 3 stores |
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330
Ranked 9th of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras PowerShot ELPH 330 HS boasts enhanced built-in Wi-Fi that enables you to... more » 12.1 MP DIGIC 5 CMOS Sensor; 10x Optical Zoom 24mm Wide-Angle lens; Smart AUTO, Intelligent IS, and 1080p Full HD video recording; High Speed AF and High-Speed Burst up to 6.2 frames; New ECO Mode to re... Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $199.00
from 3 stores |
