Best Digital Cameras - 2 to 4 Frames Frames Per Second, Atleast 14 Megapixel, 1 to 4 x Digital Zoom

Sony's entry-level CSC stays simple, but adds Wi-Fi and a top-end processor

It's one of the smallest and lightest cameras of its type, and it has a heck of an auto mode

The Alpha A5000 is excellent for those of leaving the land of compacts for an interchangeable lens camera, but to achieve its affordable price, there are limitations.

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.

Cameras like the ELPH 340 are a reason why smartphones are winning the compact point-and-shoot war – there just aren’t enough cool features.

Delivers excellent photo quality for the money

Inexpensive, SLR-like design, Built-in EVF

Image quality is excellent for such a cheap camera

Intelligent control layout familiar from the NEX system

Attractive price, APS-C image sensor

Strong stills, weak video

Image quality is excellent

User interface is perfect for consumers stepping up from P&S digital cameras

Deliver a decent burst mode and a fun high-speed video mode

Nice camera to use

Built in Wi-Fi, 15m waterproof

Sharp lens, Inexpensive

Decent image quality, Metal body

On-screen help mode, 3-inch LCD

Pocketable point and shoot

Inexpensive, Solid construction, Sharp photos