Best Digital Cameras - Phase Detect Focus Type, 480p HD Recording Format

Great quality rivals DSLRs of similar resolution

An affordable full-frame CSC

Pros: Affordable, small size.

Once in a while we are treated to a groundbreaking camera that astounds us. For 2013, it’s Sony's Alpha A7 compact mirrorless full-frame camera.

Delivers excellent autofocus performance and the camera itself is quite fast

Smooth video autofocus, Articulating touch-screen LCD

Excellent image quality

Good still image quality, Good ISO noise performance

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

Intuitive handling and speedy performance

Impressive image quality, AT&T/T-Mobile LTE connectivity

Excellent image quality

Slow processing, No physical buttons

Android OS and 3G/4G connectivity

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