Best Compact Digital Cameras - HDMI Interface Type, Ease of Use, 8 to 25 x Optical Zoom

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

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

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

Has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced

Sharp lens, 20x zoom range

Quicker GPS and better image quality

Finger rail grip, Better than average noise control

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

Impressive zoom range for its size and weight

Very sharp lens, 22x zoom range, Short shutter lag

Best travel-zoom camera, adding wi-fi connectivity, GPS tracking

22x optical zoom, GPS capability

Sharp lens, Integrated Wi-Fi

Built-in Wifi and GPS via a smartphone

Good image quality versus competitors

Compact, svelte design

Image quality is slightly better than on the previous SX260

Shooting performance and picture quality are excellent

Great zoom range, Raw shooting capability

20x optical zoom, raw file shooting ability

Compact metal body, Good front and rear grip

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