The Best Digital Point & Shoot Cameras under $1600
Fujifilm X100F Mirrorless Digital Camera
★ Top Choice
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From $1299
Features
- Built in ISO dial, incorporated into the shutter speed dial and operating temperature is 0 degree Celsius to 40 degree Celsius (+32 degree Fahrenheit to +104 degree Fahrenheit); Operating Humidity: 10 to 80 percent (no condensation).
- 8 way focus lever plus the number of focusing points has been expanded from 49 in previous models to 91 (up to 325 points).
- New np w126s lithium battery; Focus distance Approx. 10 centimeter Infinity / 3.9 Inches Infinity.
- AF mode(single / Zone / wide tracking). Hot shoe: Dedicated TTL Flash compatible. Exposure control: TTL 256 zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average / Center Weighted.
- 24.3MP X Trans CMOS III APS C sensor with no low pass filter and X Processor Pro.
Cons
- ⊖ Expensive.
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Sony DSC-RX10 III
♥ Runner Up
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From $1398
Features
- Enhanced operability w/ independent focus, zoom and aperture rings, Professional dust/moisture resistant magnesium-alloy body, Bright XGA OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder and Sharp 3" multi-angle LCD.
- Super slow-motion movie HFR (High frame rate) up to 960 fps (40x), Fast Intelligent AF achieves autofocus as quick as 0.09-sec., Fast response up to 14fps and 1/32000 sec. Anti-Distortion Shutter.
- BIONZ X engine for superior detail reproduction and noise reduction.Wifi:Yes (IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band)).
- Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi and NFC w/ camera apps.
- High zoom 24-600mm (25x) F2.4-4.0 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens, 20.1 MP 1" Exmor RS stacked back illuminated CMOS sensor w/ DRAM, 4K movie recording w/ direct pixel readout and no pixel binning.
Pros
- ⊕ Superb sensor.
- ⊕ Wi-Fi with NFC.
- ⊕ Quick autofocus.
- ⊕ 4K video capture.
- ⊕ Raw image capture.
Cons
- ⊖ Expensive.
- ⊖ Very expensive.
- ⊖ Menu system could be better.
Specs
- Movies: 4K.
- Viewfinder: EVF.
- Maximum continuous shooting speed: 14fps.
- Resolution: 20.1MP.
- User level: Intermediate.
- Type: Bridge camera.
- Lens: 24-600mm f/2.4-4.
- Sensor size: 1.0-inch type CMOS.
- Screen type: 3.0-inch tilting-angle display, 1,230,000 dots.
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Sony DSC-RX100 V
Best 4K
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From $1515.15
Features
- AF DETECTION: The most comprehensive phase detection coverage in a compact camera utilizing 315 Auto Focus points.
- SHOOTING SPEED: World’s fastest continuous shooting speed at 24fps3 w/ autofocus and auto exposure tracking to ensure exceptional high-speed photography.
- AUTO FOCUS: World’s fastest (0.05 sec.) hybrid AF system (contrast + phase) which is great for action and wildlife photography.
- SUPER SLOW MOTION VIDEO: Up to 960 fps super slow motion movies.
- 4K VIDEO: 4K movie w/ direct pixel readout, no pixel binning and fast hybrid AF make the RX100V one of the best cameras for vlogging.
- ELECTRONIC VIEW FINDER: retractable Tru-Finder EVF provides sharp resolution, bright self-illumination, and high contrast to view shots and adjust settings through a ZEISS T* coated eyepiece.
- IMAGE SENSOR: 20.1 megapixel 1" Exmor RS stacked back illuminated CMOS sensor w/ DRAM for outstanding image quality and continuous shooting.Battery life(still images)(CIPA):Up to 330 shots / 165 minutes.
- OPTICAL ZOOM: 3.6x zoom to get the most out of your compact camera.
Pros
- ⊕ Tilting LCD.
- ⊕ 4K recording.
- ⊕ Wi-Fi with NFC.
- ⊕ Quick autofocus.
- ⊕ Pop-up OLED EVF.
Cons
- ⊖ Very expensive.
- ⊖ Omits hot shoe.
- ⊖ Lacks touch screen.
Nikon COOLPIX B700
Most Versatile
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From $1599
Features
- ISO 3200, Up to 5 fps Shooting.
- NIKKOR Super ED 60x Optical Zoom Lens and rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL23.
- Dual Detect Vibration Reduction and raw File Recording.
- 20.2MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS Sensor.
- 3.0" 921k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor.
- 24-1440mm (35mm Equivalent) and focal length is 4.3 to 258mm,maximum aperture is f/3.3, to 6.5.
- Supplied with: AN-CP21 Strap, LC-CP29 Lens Cap, EN-EL23 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-73 Adapter, UC-E21 USB Cable.
- Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC & Bluetooth BLE.
- 921k-Dot Electronic Viewfinder. Focus range : Approx.50 cm (1 ft 8 Inch ) to ∞, [T]: Approx.2.0 m (6 ft 7 Inch ) to ∞. Macro close-upmode: Approx., 1 cm (0.4 Inch ) to ∞.
- UHD 4K Video Recording at 30p.