You probably think your phone takes great photos. But even with advancements, your phone’s camera is pretty average. Think about snapping pictures at a concert. Zoom in even a little, and it’s grainy. By the photos, there’s no way to tell if you saw Post Malone or Harry Styles. And forget about trying to take pictures of the moon on a phone. We all know how frustrating that can be.
Phones aren’t equipped to capture low-light and zoomed-in images. They’re great for everyday pictures of foam art and sunsets, but they can’t truly capture your favorite events or even make the most of those sunsets. Read more…
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BEST PHOTO QUALITY
FUJIFILM X100F
This compact camera can give professional results, but you’ll need to buy conversion lenses if you want to zoom.
- Zoom: Fixed focal length
- ISO: 51200
- Megapixels: 24M
- Video resolution: 1080p
$1,299 from Amazon
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BEST BUDGET OPTION
Canon PowerShot SX530
The Canon PowerShot SX530 shows that sometimes you get more than what you pay for, with 50x zoom and 16M megapixels.
- Zoom: 50x
- ISO: 3200
- Megapixels: 16M
- Video resolution: 1080p
$229 from Amazon
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BEST FOR ADVENTURERS
Sony RX0 II
This tiny camera packs a punch in under five cubic inches with 4K video and eye-catching photos.
- Zoom: 2x zoom
- ISO: 25600
- Megapixels: 15.3M
- Video resolution: 4K
$698 from Amazon
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BEST FOR BEGINNERS
Canon Powershot G9 X Mark II
Mid-range price combined with high-quality performance make this small and stylish camera a great choice for new photographers.
- Zoom : 3x
- ISO: 12800
- Megapixels: 20.1M
- Video resolution: 1080p
$429 from Amazon
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BEST ALL-AROUND PICK
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70K
This small camera fits high functionality into a compact frame.
- Zoom: 30x
- ISO: 6400
- Megapixels: 20.3
- Video resolution: 4k
$297.99 from Amazon
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BEST VALUE
Nikon Coolpix B600
Get the best bang for your buck with the Nikon Coolpix B600, maximizing sought-after features on a budget.
- Zoom: 60x
- ISO: 6400
- Megapixels: 16M
- Video resolution: 1080p
$326.95 from Amazon
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BEST ZOOM
Nikon Coolpix P1000
There are many features to love in the Nikon Coolpix P1000, but the 125x zoom overshadows them all.
- Zoom: 125x
- ISO: 6400
- Megapixels: 16M
- Video resolution: 4k
$1,060 from Amazon
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