Best Compact Digital Cameras - HDMI Interface Type, Best Image

A reliable 18x zoom travel compact with a range of useful functions

While Canon’s PowerShot SX600 HS is an easy-to-use camera with a long 18x zoom, performance and image quality resembles those from a lower-end camera.

Picks up where your phone leaves off without sacrificing easy sharing

Very good photos in bright light, and the fast lens, optical viewfinder

Larger-than-average image sensor, Sharp

Faster auto-focus and burst shooting speeds

Built-in Wifi and GPS via a smartphone, 1080p60 HD video mode.

Raw support, 1080p60 video, 10fps continuous shooting

Faster auto-focus and burst shooting speeds

One of smallest cameras with RAW & manual control

Good handling, Excellent image quality, Fast and easy to use

The big-screened, Android-powered compact zoom camera makes a comeback

Pros: Flawless Android integration, bundled 50GB Dropbox account.

Samsung’s latest Android-powered camera packs in lots of versatility and sharing options, and a 21x optical zoom. But the camera sensor doesn’t deliver significantly better results than what you’ll get from a good smartphone.

Is this second-gen Android camera the best choice for a smartphone-like experience from a dedicated device

Excellent LCD screen that's hinged on the side

Premium compact gets upgraded with an EVF

Strong build quality, Impressive vari-angled LCD screen

Pros: 28-200mm f/2.0-4.0 lens range and brightness, sharp images of a good quality.

Compact, Sharp 30x zoom lens, Good control layout

Excellent optical image stabilisation, Built-in Wifi and GPS linking

Very good image quality, Lots of zoom in a compact body

Lightweight and compact, despite housing 30x zoom

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

Touchscreen interface, built-in wi-fi connectivity and GPS

1080p video with zooming, stereo sound and continuous AF

Good zoom length, Touchscreen, Digital filters

Impressive zoom for such a compact body

Intuitive handling and speedy performance

Smallest, lightest camera with a 30x zoom

Provides excellent results from ISO 100-400

30x optical zoom in a pocketable body, Good image quality

Seamless Wi-Fi and remote viewfinder capabilities