Best Digital Camera Under $100 of 2016

By Matt Staker. Last updated Jun 21, 2016.

$100 is the cheapest you can look for when it comes to buying digital cameras. The best cameras at the sub-$100 budget are mostly the basic point and shoot models. The best sub-$100 cameras are limited to brands like Kodak and Pentax - as Nikon and Canon are generally higher priced.

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Canon EOS M3

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	Canon EOS M3	Canon PowerShot SX600 HS	Samsung WB350F	Canon PowerShot Elph 135 / IXUS 145	Nikon Coolpix S3600


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Release Date	Jun 2015	Mar 2014	Mar 2014	Jun 2014	Feb 2014
Camera Type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless	Compact	Compact	Ultracompact	Compact
Resolution	24.0 Megapixel	16.0 Megapixel	16.0 Megapixel	16.0 Megapixel	20.0 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS	CCD	CCD
LCD Screen Size	3.0 in.	3.0 in.	3.0 in.	2.7 in.	2.7 in.
Image Sensor Size	26.81 mm	2.5 mm	2.5 mm	2.5 mm	2.5 mm
	Initial impressions of the new Canon EOS M3 are mostly favourable. PhotographyBLOG.com	A reliable 18x zoom travel compact with a range of useful functions TechRadar.com	Samsung's new travel compact offers Wi-Fi, 21x zoom, full manual controls and a brilliant touchscreen. TechRadar.com Rating Unavailable		Rating Unavailable