The Best Digital Point & Shoot Cameras under $700
Nikon COOLPIX P900
★ Top Choice
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From $596.95
Features
- 83x Optical Zoom NIKKOR Super ED VR Lens.
- Vari Angle TFT LCD Screen.
- 24 2000 millimeter 35 millimeter Equivalent Focal Length. Sensor Size: 1/2.3 inch.
- Built In Wi Fi, NFC, and GP.
- Full HD 1080/60p Video.
- 16MP CMOS Sensor; 6 level brightness adjustment.
- Electronic Viewfinder.Highest ISO Sensitivity:6400.
- 166x Dynamic Fine Zoom, 332x Digi Zoom.
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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
♥ Runner Up
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From $599
Features
- Built in Wi Fi for on the go convenience and the ability to easily post your images to select social networking and media sites.
- The advanced video capabilities of the Power Shot G7 X Mark II camera can capture moments in the quality they deserve.
- With the ability to shoot continuously at up to 8 fps, it can help you capture incredible images with nearly no time wasted.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- [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.
- [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.
- [Larger 1 Inch Sensor] 20.1 Megapixels large sensor for brighter and more colorful photos (12800 Max ISO).
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.
Best Overall
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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
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From $699
Features
- 4K 30p / FHD 120p Video.
- 4. 2x Optical Zoom Lens (24-100mm f/1. 8-2. 8) with Optical Image Stabilizer.
- Shutter speed:1/25600 to 30 Second.
- 3. 0-inch Touch Panel LCD Screen with Tilt Option of 180° for Selfies.
- 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.