A Point-and-Shoot Camera, also called a compact Camera, is a still Camera designed primarily for simple operation. Most use focus free lenses or autofocus for focusing, automatic systems for setting the exposure options, and have flash units built in.
Why Compact camera use:8 reasons why your Compact Camera is better than an SLR(Single lens Reflex)
- Smaller
2. more depth of field
3. Easier to use
4. More affordable
5. Fixed lens
6. Better live view focusing
7. Law maintenance
8. Quiet
Here top 10 most stylish and most expensive with best technology and easiest way to use this Compact Camera.
1. fujifilm-xt-1
Top latest Compact Camera With its logical retro-style control layout, a high-resolution eye-level electronic viewfinder encased in a DSLR-style housing and a 16MP sensor that has been compared with Sony’s best for image quality, the Fujifilm X-T1 is a full-featured camera that is redefining the small interchangeable camera category. It is ruggedized so you can use it in rain, deserts, and extreme cold.
16MP APS-C (23.6×15.6mm) X-Trans CMOS Sensor II, 2.36K Eye-level EVF, 3-inch LCD, 8fps burst rate, shutter lag said to be 0.05 sec, ISO 200-6400, 256-zone TTL, Wi-Fi, weather-sealed.5.07×3.53×1.83″, 15.52 oz with battery.A little smaller than a small DSLR.
2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
The second expensive Compact Camera is Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is a full-frame compact camera with a fixed 35mm F2 lens. The camera features a 36 x 24mm CMOS sensor and a leaf shutter for near-silent operation. It includes a manual aperture ring and dedicated exposure compensation dial for direct manual control. It can also capture video at frame rates of up to 1080p60 and includes a series of video-friendly features.
Full-frame imaging from a Compact Camera
Exmorâ„¢ CMOS sensor with approximately 24.3 effective megapixels
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F2 prime lens
Wide sensitivity range ISO 100 – 25600
Intuitive manual controls with aperture and focus mode dial
New Multi Interface Shoe compatible with optional flash, electronic viewfinder and optical viewfinder
3. Sony Alpha a7
Why? Of all the compact cameras on this list, the Sony Alpha A7 offers the best combination of killer image quality, affordability (for a full-frame camera) and travel friendliness. The lightest full-frame interchangeable-lens camera on the market, independent image quality tests conducted by DxOMark Labs show the Sony A7 produces the best image quality of almost any digital camera. If you’re looking for a full-frame system that won’t weigh you down, and are able to pay the price, the Sony A7 is a top contender.
Key features: 24.3MP 35mm (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor with 14-bit RAW recording. Hybrid AF with Phase Detection, Compatible with E-mount and FF lenses, 2.5-million dot EVF, Wi-Fi, NFC. Records RAW & JPEG, 1080/60p HD video, customizable interface, 117-point AF, 13 picture effect modes, dynamic range optimizer, ISO 100-25,600, 1200-zone evaluative metering, up to 1/8000 sec top shutter speed.
Size/weight: 5×3 3/4×1 15/16 inches, 14.7 ounces
Portability: The lightest and smallest full-frame interchangeable-lens system on the market.
4.Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
The Panasonic G series has been a photographer’s favorite for a few years. The compact cameras are loved for their small size and excellent image quality, as well as for the huge range of lenses available from Panasonic, Olympus, sony, canon, nikon, and olympus. An added advantage is that the micro 4/3 cameras in this series all share common lens mount and functionality. Photographer David Alan Harvey even used one of these surprisingly tiny cameras to capture many of the pictures featured in a recent National Geographic magazine story on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The Lumix GX7, the latest in the G series, adds a built-in EVF, the one thing that was keeping these cameras from fulfilling the expectations of the format.
In September 2014 this camera can be found discounted as much as $300 at many retailers. Some may take this as a sign to wait for the next model. I would see it as a great chance to get a foot into the micro 4/3 camp at a great price.
Sensor: Micro 4/3rds 16MP
Features: Interchangeable lens, Wi-Fi, electronic viewfinder, HD video
5. Olympus TG-3
Although this camera has the very small point-and-shoot-size sensor, its other attributes more than make up for that slight handicap. It’s pocket-size and completely shockproof, freezeproof, and dustproof, as well as waterproof to 50 feet without a housing. Sometimes the best photos come from the sketchiest circumstances, and you won’t be afraid to bring this camera along—it’s one you don’t have to worry about.
This latest version has interval shooting built in for easy time-lapse. Its GPS location capability helps you figure out where you are (or were). And they’ve added Wi-Fi wireless control, which is great for beaming pictures of your crazy adventures to your phone for epic Instagramming.
Sensor: 16MP
Features: Waterproof (rated to 50 feet), f/2.0 25-100mm lens, 3″ OLED monitor
6. Nikon D5300
The Nikon D5300 has borrowed the best features of its more advanced sibling, the D7100, it shares the same 24MP DX (APS) CMOS sensor and image quality that is among the top three in its class. If you’re looking for a camera that’s lighter than the big rigs (and therefore easier to take along) but has substantial image quality and control, here’s one for the road.
24MP CMOS APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor (highest resolution at this price) with a super-accurate 39-point AF system. It offers a 5fps burst rate, and has a wide ISO range of 100-6400 that can be extended to 25,600, a precise metering system based on feedback from 2,016 RB pixels, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a range of creative effects modes such as selective color and miniature.
The Nikon D5300 is small and light and comparable to other cameras in its class, but it gives you access to the kind of image quality you can get from the flagship APS mode, the D7200.
7. Canon EOS M3
Use the award-winning ergonomic interface with intuitive touch screen (1,040k sRGB dots) to focus and shoot with a single tap, navigate menus and view images with ease. The screen tilts up through 180Ëš (ideal for selfies) and down by 45Ëš for high-angle shooting.
React instinctively to the moment and catch fast moving action with ease thanks to continuous full resolution shooting at 4.2 frames-per-second – even when shooting in RAW.
ocus up to 6.1x faster than the original EOS M thanks to advanced Hybrid CMOS AF III. Autofocus locks on quickly and accurately for pin-sharp results with 49 AF points spread out across the frame, covering 80 percent of the frame vertically and 70 per cent horizontally.
Back up your precious new images wirelessly to wherever you want in the cloud using Image Sync and synchronise to your personal computer and smartphone.
It’s easy to include yourself in group shots or shoot wildlife photos without disturbance using your smart device as a wireless remote control. You can capture images, change settings and even see what the camera is seeing to capture the perfect shot.
Take full expert level control any time you like with features such as the ergonomically placed Front Dial, an exposure compensation dial and extensive custom functions to suit your shooting style. Shoot in 14-bit RAW for advanced post shot editing.Create superb Full HD (1080p) movies at 30fps in MP4 format with fast, smooth autofocus thanks to the advanced Hybrid CMOS AF III. Touch AF in movies lets you create smooth, cinematic pull-focus effects, and Manual Focus Peaking shows sharp areas of the scene.
8. Canon PowerShot G7X
It’s self-contained, and just a bit larger than a typical compact camera, but has a larger 1-inch sensor, and according to our review delivers outstanding, DSLR-level image quality. Its f/1.8 aperture lens makes it especially well suited for low-light photography.
1-inch, 20MP CMOS sensor, 4x lens (35mm equivalent: 24-100mm) f/1.8-2.8, shutter speeds 1-1/4000 sec, RAW+JPEG, 1080p full HD video, six-way image stabilization, 3-inch flip-up touchscreen LCD monitor, 6.5fps burst rate, HDR mode. Built-in NFC with Android compatibility. 1080/60p HD video capture. Control ring, exposure and mode dials.
It won’t quite fit in your pocket, but it is remarkably small and light considering the large sensor size and superior image quality.
9. Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus is leading the vanguard of smaller, higher-quality Compact Cameras that take heavy styling cues from yesterday. Back then, they were known for smaller than ordinary OM film cameras and lenses with second to none optical quality. Now we have all that, but in digital. The OM-D E-M1 is the flagship of the micro 4/3 fleet. For the first time in its mirrorless cameras, Olympus uses a focusing system that can keep up with speedy, full-size systems. A new imaging chip that works great at high ISO has also been implemented. Finally, all the promises of 4/3 come together and are fulfilled in the newest OM-D.
Sensor: Micro 4/3rds 16.3MP
Features: Interchangable lens, Wi-Fi, electronic viewfinder, HD video
10. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
The Panasonic G-series micro Compact Camera that have a 4/3 imaging sensor size use the smaller format in a modern way, with sleek camera design incorporating next-generation, eye-level electronic viewfinders in addition to the back screen. Some of these Panasonics quickly developed a reputation for producing the best looking video files of any digital still camera. The Lumix DMC-GH4 takes still camera video into an entirely new class by shooting in ultrahigh definition, a resolution that is commonly referred to as 4K. This camera may represent the least expensive way to shoot ultra-HD video, and its still quality also ranks with the best of the micro 4/3 cameras. If you’re not a cutting-edge video producer, the HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 is still being sold, sometimes at great discount. It’s the camera that helped build Panasonic’s reputation for great cameras that produce the best images in either still or video.
Sensor: Micro 4/3rds 16.05MP
Features: Interchangeable lens, Wi-Fi, electronic viewfinder, UHD (4K) video
