Best Compact Digital Cameras - 4 to 9 Frames Frames Per Second, Autofocus Focus Type, Ease of Use

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

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

Delivers decent image quality

Touchscreen, Art filters

Fast AF performance

Small size, wide aperture lens, decent build quality

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

Higher-resolution screen, and improved video quality with stereo sound

Broad 20x optical zoom covers every situation in slim body

Large zoom range, Sleek body

Excellent image quality, 20x zoom in a compact body

Wi-Fi, GPS, and full access to the Google Play store

First ever camera to use the Android smartphone operating system

Android OS, 10x optical zoom, Touchscreen

Automatic scene selection when in Easy Auto mode

Excellent rear LCD

Built like a tank for active outdoors use

Excellent image quality

Decent image quality at low ISO levels

Can produce some very nice photos and movie clips

Fast focus and continuous shooting

Good-looking, slim, metal-bodied compact

Great overall image quality