A good camera is a must have for every traveler.
If I had to choose one item to never forget while traveling, it would have to be my camera.
A good digital camera not only documents your journeys, but also allows you to relive trips over and over again with friends and loved ones once back home.
With affordability in mind, I’ve compiled a list of the top 5 point-and-shoot digital cameras under $300.
Nikon Coolpix S60
This brilliant new model is at the top of our price range with a manufacturer’s price of $299.99. Small and compact, it is loaded with state of the art features including an anti-glare 3.5 inch Touch Screen which sets it apart.
You can browse through pictures or add subtitles right on top of photos with the touch of your finger. It even has a feature that allows you to select the focal point of each picture by clicking an object on the screen.
The camera then ensures that object is focused upon for a clean, crisp photo.
The S60 offers 10 megapixels, a 5x optical zoom, and Nikon’s latest in fast image processing to guarantee you won’t miss a shot.
Kodak Easyshare Z1012IS
If packing space is no issue, then this camera is for you. The Kodak Easyshare Z1012 combines the digital quality benefits of an expensive professional camera with a low cost of $249.99
While it is larger than other cameras on this list, you will come back with amazing shots.
The main feature of this unit is its 12x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens. Think something is way too far away to capture? No way!
With this camera, you’ll never miss a detail. Its huge zoom range, 10.1 megapixel quality, and the overall ease of Kodak products make this a sure winner.
Samsung S860
At $99.99, the S860 combines Samsung quality with a well-rounded camera at a price for the true budget traveler.
It provides 8.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom, and a 2.4 inch screen.
While the other cameras on the list have built-in rechargeable batteries, the S860 takes 2 AA batteries.
This fact can come in handy for the true budget traveler.
No charger to carry, no power converter to carry. Just bring a few extra batteries and you’re good to go.
Casio EX-Z250
The EX-Z250 by Casio is a new camera in their Exilim line.
I am particularly biased towards Casio because I have been using one for several years now and have been very happy with it.
Casio cameras are easy to use and give you a lot of functionality for your money.
For $249.99, this model has 9.1 Megapixels, a 4x optical zoom, and a 3 inch screen.
Canon PowerShot SD750
Rounding out the list is the PowerShot SD750 with a manufacturer’s price of $199.99.
The SD750 has 7.1 Megapixels, 3x optical zoom, a 3 inch screen, and a built in rechargeable battery.
And of course, you get proven Canon quality that’s been around for years.
No matter your travel style or photography budget, one of these cameras is sure to suit your needs.
So before your next trip, go buy one.
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I'll second the Canon comment. I'm shocked at what mine has survived, including a brief swim in the Mekong.
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I've been a Canon man for as long as I can remember. I was in the market for a small point n shoot and thought I'd give the Nikon a try. Can't remember what model it was but may have been the one reviewed here. Anyway, it was crap. It felt cheap and the pics were horrible. I returned it, paid the additional $80 and got a Canon Ixus. Point being, you can't go wrong with Canon!! As an aside, don't get suckered in by megapixels. New models seem to come out every year and the only difference is more pixels…which don't matter unless you are printing massive prints.
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2 thumbs up for Canon! I got mine about two years ago and it's still going strong. It packs an incredible bang for very little buck. The battery life is great, although something I highly recommend for travelers is getting multiple batteries so that when one dies you don't have to wait around for it to recharge.
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I’m really not surprised that my ltitle Sony Cybershot isn’t in the top 5.
It used to be one of the hottest cameras around and a lot of people had them. Mine had a glitch where (I called it possessed but) the wheel would change modes on its own. I thought they would have fixed it by the next generation and when my camera got stolen in Barcelona last year I bought the newer model of the same camera.
Bad move. It’s doing the same thing and now I have to have some time off travel this month as I’ve sent it off to the Tech guys while it’s still in warranty. Meanwhile, my cousin’s little Canon is doing a great job, so I know what my next camera won’t be.
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