Best Digital Cameras - 4 to 9 Frames Frames Per Second, Under $300, 80 to 125 Min. ISO Speed

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

Weather-sealed body that's unique in its price class

Large pentaprism viewfinder, Weather-sealed design

Still image quality remains excellent

Very good still image quality, Eye-Fi wireless compatibility

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

Excellent wireless features and an abundance of shooting options

Sharp images, Integrated Wi-Fi

Suit a wide range of abilities

Fast maximum aperture, neutral colors, integral handgrip

Lot of shooting options

Video is surprisingly smooth and sharp in the top 1080/30p mode

Flexible LCD screen

Excellent VR optical stabilisation, Built-in GPS with POI database

Sharp OLED display, Built-in Wi-Fi with remote viewfinder support

Waterproofing and shock-proofing

Good photo quality for its class, Responsive performance in most respects

Good picture quality, Decent macros

30x zoom lens, a high-res 3-inch LCD

Ease of use, simplicity

8fps burst and lots of other continuous modes, 180 and 360 degree panoramas

Good value, Big zoom option, Sharp results usually