Best Compact Digital Cameras - 250 to 300 $ Prices

Offering a 30x optical zoom in a pocketable package, the SX700HS might just be the perfect compact for travellers

Easily pack 30x worth of optical zoom in your pocket

Pocket-friendly it may not be, but what you get in the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS is a strong compact camera with a terrific long lens that produces great images and videos.

30x travel zoom overflows with features

Introducing the selfie to the tough camera

Fully tiltable display and 21mm wide-angle lens

Rugged, waterproof and well-equipped, but at a price

Plenty tough, just mind the night time noise

The Nikon Coolpix AW120 isn’t for everyone. It’s for holidaymakers looking for an easy-to-use tough camera that will accompany them into the pool or ocean.

Intuitive handling and speedy performance

Waterproof to 50 feet, Excellent high ISO performance

GPS, Full HD movies with stereo sound

Very sturdy body is one of the most rugged on the market

One of the toughest cameras available

Innovative way for smartphone owners to take better-quality, more versatile photos and quickly share them

FullHD video with stereo sound, 10x optical zoom lens

A bold experiment to improve smartphone photography, but its failings are manifold

Impressive zoom range for its size and weight

Very sharp lens, 22x zoom range, Short shutter lag

Best travel-zoom camera, adding wi-fi connectivity, GPS tracking

22x optical zoom, GPS capability

Solid build and excellent image quality

Full manual controls & Raw capture

Good low-mid ISO image quality

Image quality is good, Takes excellent panorama pictures

Slow performance, Noisy images at moderate ISO settings

Compact, lightweight and stylish

Small and sleek design, Fast autofocus

Very easy to use camera, including on-screen explanations