Best Digital Cameras - 0.48 to 1 lb. Weight, Best Image, 2 to 4 Frames Frames Per Second, Atleast 1.5 inch

Sony's entry-level CSC stays simple, but adds Wi-Fi and a top-end processor

It's one of the smallest and lightest cameras of its type, and it has a heck of an auto mode

The Alpha A5000 is excellent for those of leaving the land of compacts for an interchangeable lens camera, but to achieve its affordable price, there are limitations.

Compact, Sharp 30x zoom lens, Good control layout

Excellent optical image stabilisation, Built-in Wifi and GPS linking

Very good image quality, Lots of zoom in a compact body

Lightweight and compact, despite housing 30x zoom

Delivers excellent photo quality for the money

Inexpensive, SLR-like design, Built-in EVF

Image quality is excellent for such a cheap camera

Intelligent control layout familiar from the NEX system

Compact design with APS-C image sensor

Delivers outstanding still images

A good level of sharpness throughout the frame

Image quality is exceptional, super-sharp lens

Touch-screen operation is seamlessly integrated

World's smallest DSLR, Truly compact body

Small body size, Touchscreen

Very small and light with good grip for small to medium-size hands

Has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced

Sharp lens, 20x zoom range

Quicker GPS and better image quality

Finger rail grip, Better than average noise control

Excellent photos you'd expect from a large sensor

Screen is more than adequate for image composition in even bright light

Great image quality, Small footprint despite large APS-C sensor

Good build quality, Controls are sensibly arranged

Attractive price, APS-C image sensor

Strong stills, weak video

Image quality is excellent

User interface is perfect for consumers stepping up from P&S digital cameras

APS-C Foveon image sensor

Minimalism without elegance

Deliver stunningly sharp, high-resolution images

Outstanding image quality at low ISOs