The Best Digital Point & Shoot Cameras under $700
Nikon COOLPIX P900
★ Top Choice
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From $596.95
Features
- Electronic Viewfinder.Highest ISO Sensitivity:6400.
- 16MP CMOS Sensor; 6 level brightness adjustment.
- Full HD 1080/60p Video.
- Built In Wi Fi, NFC, and GP.
- 83x Optical Zoom NIKKOR Super ED VR Lens.
- 166x Dynamic Fine Zoom, 332x Digi Zoom.
- Vari Angle TFT LCD Screen.
- 24 2000 millimeter 35 millimeter Equivalent Focal Length. Sensor Size: 1/2.3 inch.
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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
♥ Runner Up
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From $599
Features
- With the ability to shoot continuously at up to 8 fps, it can help you capture incredible images with nearly no time wasted.
- Features a large 1.0 inch, 20.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor that helps capture high quality images and videos with a wide dynamic range. Autofocus system features ttl autofocus and manual focus. Operating temperature is 0 to 40 degree celsius. Note charging time varies considerably depending on the remaining battery power.
- High resolution, 3.0 inches LCD monitor that tilts up 180 degrees and down 45 degrees is ideal for self portraits and capturing pictures at high and low angles with ease.
- The advanced video capabilities of the Power Shot G7 X Mark II camera can capture moments in the quality they deserve.
- Built in Wi Fi for on the go convenience and the ability to easily post your images to select social networking and media sites.
- An aperture value of f/1.8 at the wide angle and f/2.8 when fully zoomed to a factor of 4.2x (24 100 millimeter), this lens equipped to capture a variety of situations with precision.
Pros
- ⊕ Wi-Fi with NFC.
- ⊕ Quick autofocus.
- ⊕ 1-inch image sensor.
- ⊕ Wide aperture zoom lens.
- ⊕ Raw image capture support.
Cons
- ⊖ No hot shoe or EVF.
- ⊖ Omits microphone input.
- ⊖ Edge softness at wide angle.
- ⊖ Occasional autofocus misses.
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Panasonic Lumix ZS200
Best Overall
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From $697.99
Features
- [Larger 1 Inch Sensor] 20.1 Megapixels large sensor for brighter and more colorful photos (12800 Max ISO).
- [4K Features] 4K Video 30p, 4K PHOTO, and 4K Live Crop turn 4K frame capture into photography. Focusing Area - Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity. Focusing Area - AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity.
- [Creative Control] Scene modes, filter modes, adds creativity while traditional aperture and shutter priority modes allow for background defocus or eliminate sports motion blur.
- [LEICA DC 15x Lens] Leading class optical zoom performance with a bright F3.3 ? 6.4 aperture for soft defocus background effects. (24-360mm, 5 Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+).
- [Electronic Viewfinder] plus a touch-enabled LCD for greater control and easier image viewing.
Pros
- ⊕ 4K video.
- ⊕ Decent 15x zoom.
- ⊕ 15x optical zoom.
- ⊕ 15x zoom range lens.
- ⊕ Touchscreen controls.
Cons
- ⊖ Expensive.
- ⊖ Fixed screen.
- ⊖ Image smoothing in JPEGs.
- ⊖ Small electronic viewfinder.
- ⊖ EVF still feels pretty cramped.
Specs
- Movies: 4K.
- Viewfinder: EVF.
- Continuous shooting speed: 10fps.
- Type: Compact.
- Sensor: 1-inch, 20.1MP.
- Lens: 24-360mm, f/3.3-6.4.
- Screen: 3.0-inch, 1,240K dots.
- User level: Beginner/intermediate.
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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
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From $699
Features
- 3. 0-inch Touch Panel LCD Screen with Tilt Option of 180° for Selfies.
- 4. 2x Optical Zoom Lens (24-100mm f/1. 8-2. 8) with Optical Image Stabilizer.
- Shutter speed:1/25600 to 30 Second.
- 4K 30p / FHD 120p Video.
- 20. 1 Megapixel 1. 0” Stacked CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 8 Image Processor.
Pros
- ⊕ Mic input.
- ⊕ Tilting touchscreen.
- ⊕ Effective stabilization.
- ⊕ Great build and handling.
- ⊕ Super-fast burst shooting.
Cons
- ⊖ No hot shoe.
- ⊖ No viewfinder.
- ⊖ Lens can be a little soft.
Specs
- Viewfinder: No.
- Movie: 4K.
- Sensor: 1-inch, 20.1MP.
- Lens: 24-100mm, f/1.8-2.8.
- User level: Beginner/Intermediate.
- Continuous shooting: 20fps (30fps in Raw Burst mode).
- Monitor: 3.0-inch touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots.