Best Digital Cameras - 4 to 9 Frames Frames Per Second, false Touchscreen Panel, 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

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

Very small, Bright rear LCD, Sharp kit lens

Looks great and is a lot of fun

Good image quality, although not consistent

Truly compact system camera and easily pocketable lenses

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

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