Best Digital Cameras - 9 to 120 Frames Frames Per Second, Contrast Detect (sensor) Focus Type, 250 to 300 $ Prices

Small, sleek and fully loaded - Nikon's newest J range camera is a pared-down version of the V3

The Nikon 1 J4 may be a good mirrorless camera, but Nikon really needs to turn up the volume when you consider the strong competition.

Big improvement, still needs work

The Fujifilm FinePix S1 is hardly the perfect super-zoom camera, but it definitely is in the top of the 2014 class.

This flagship 50x optical zoom bridge camera boasts DSLR styling and whopper of a lens, but should you buy it

A 50x zoom for whatever weather you're in

Unless you can find the Nikon 1 S2 at a ridiculously low price, we suggest you spend a little more money on stronger mirrorless cameras like Sony’s A5000.

Sacrificed at the altar of the J4

Intuitive handling and speedy performance

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

Sharp lens, Good high ISO performance

Multiple picture effects and color modes

Pretty good camera to use on a day to day basis

Fantastic underwater