Best Digital Camera Under $600 of 2016

By Matt Staker. Last updated Jun 21, 2016.

The best cameras under $600 for 2016 come in all the variants - from the more accomplished point-and-shoots to the micro-four thirds and interchangeable lenses and also includes some of the budget dslr options also. Consequently, the way to find the best camera buy under 600 dollar would be to first consider the exact camera type you are looking for. Under this list of cameras, you could also expect some of the best DSLRs under $600 price range.

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 II

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	Olympus OM-D E-M10 II	Nikon 1 J5	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V	Pentax K-S2	Nikon Coolpix S9900


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Release Date	Sep 2015	May 2015	Aug 2015	Apr 2015	Mar 2015
Camera Type	SLR-style mirrorless	Rangefinder-style mirrorless	Compact	Compact SLR	Compact
Resolution	16.0 Megapixel	21.0 Megapixel	18.0 Megapixel	20.0 Megapixel	16.0 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS	CMOS	CMOS
LCD Screen Size	3.0 in.	3.0 in.	3.0 in.	3.0 in.	3.0 in.
Image Sensor Size	21.64 mm	13.23 mm	2.5 mm	28.2 mm	2.5 mm
	great 'carry-everywhere' camera TechRadar.com	very capable camera TechRadar.com Rating Unavailable	The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V is a solid entry in the world of compact superzooms. PCMag.com	The Pentax K-S2 is an attractive option for photographers who don't put an emphasis on video capture. PCMag.com	If you're on a tight budget and are prepared to sacrifice a built-in electronic viewfinder, the COOLPIX S9900 represents great value for money - especially considering it sports a fully-articulated screen and built-in GPS. CameraLabs.com Rating Unavailable