Best Digital Cameras - 4 to 9 Frames Frames Per Second, Center Focus Type, Under $300

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

It's the world's smallest compact system camera, but is that enough?

Same camera in a new body

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.

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

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