The Best Digital Camera Under $200 Will Depend On Your Shooting Style

Dec 9
08:46

2011

M. Lewis

M. Lewis

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Best Digital Camera Under 200; What were considered high end specs a couple of years ago, have now filtered down into the budget models. The best digital camera under $200 will be different for everybody.

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Digital camera technology is always expanding while prices and sizes seem to be shrinking. What were considered high end specs a couple of years ago,The Best Digital Camera Under $200 Will Depend On Your Shooting Style Articles have now filtered down into the budget models. The best digital camera under $200 will be different for everybody. Whether it be high resolution still photos, in the order of 14 mega pixels and up, or high definition recording at 30 frames a second with picture stabilisation, everything is up for grabs, and all for less than you might think.

Do not think you are sacrificing picture quality either, as some of these models produce stunning pictures in crisp detail. There are heaps of models to choose from, and all from trusted, quality manufacturers such as Sony, Panasonic, Fuji, Nikon, and the list goes on. All of these companies produce quality items, that are all backed up by at least a 12 month warranty. Following is a short list of features that the average home photographer might find appealing, to help them take the best happy snap possible.

It is no surprise that most digital cameras in this price range are more than likely going to be compact units that fit in a pocket or purse. Everyone wishes at some point in time that they wish they had brought a camera when something unexpected happens. It is easy to have a compact digital camera on you at all times with the sizes that are available. The smaller the camera the less features it may have, but it is still amazing how much they can pack into these tiny technological marvels.

Resolution is a big determining factor for many people when choosing a digital camera, but it should not be. The higher the resolution, the longer it takes for the camera to process and store the image, and the longer it is before you can take the next shot. Fortunately, camera speeds are increasing all the time, making for high resolution rapid shooting. For the sub $200 range, 10 and 12 mega pixels is becoming fairly standard. Cameras such as the PowerShot A3000 has 10 mega pixels, but this is a budget camera with only VGA resolutions for movie capture. So if you want to take HD movies, then you might want to check out some other models.

Image stabilization is very important in handheld cameras. Small cameras are very hard to hold steady due to their size and lightweight, which can make for a blurry picture. Tripods are recommended but a bit impractical. Technology has progressed far enough now, that even some of the cheapest models have image stabilization technology for the clearest shots. The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V for example, uses an inbuilt gyro for image stabilization, which actually shifts the lens while shooting to minimize blur. With intelligent panoramic image capture, and 10 fps shooting at 10.2 mega pixels, this is a camera well worth investigating for the budget conscious photographer.

Another must have feature for any happy snap photographer is to have the camera do all the hard work for you. The camera should be able to detect the ambient light conditions, background scenery, foreground scenery, facial recognition, amongst other factors, and automatically adjust the settings so you get the best possible photo, in the shortest amount of time. With a camera like the Panasonic DMC-FH25S, all of the guess work is taken out, as the camera uses auto focus tracking to keep a moving subject in focus. The proprietary iA technology also has auto exposure technology that automatically adjusts the exposure rate for each part of the image, ensuring clear gradations between light and dark parts of the image.

The best digital camera under $200 can mean many things to many different people. Some people only want to take still shots, so should focus on those features of the camera while maybe sacrificing movie capture. Others will want large panoramic shots, but may have to sacrifice other features to do so. Listed above are a few must have features, but with so many models available, and so many features, it really depends on what the user requires for their shooting style and preferences.