Three Cameras For The Traveller

Take a look at the three cameras listed below and make the right choice according to your needs.

Sony DSC HX100V

With a 30x zoom and superior video capturing capabilities, you cannot go wrong with the Sony HX100V. The USP of the camera is the fact that it can shoot videos of craters on the moon.

Also the Sony HX100V has a GPS module inside the camera, which is useful for those who want to tag the location of the captured image. It is easier to sort albums with geo-tagging.

However, it is not really wide with the 27mm minimum focal length, which is a downer. Also it doesn’t capture mind-blowing images, which should be taken note of before making the purchase.

You can pick up the camera for Rs. 22,500.

Features:Resolution: 16.2 MP
Sensor: 1/2.3" Exmor R CMOS, 27-810mm
Lens: F2.8-5.6, 30x optical zoom
Macro Focus Range: 1cm
ISO: 100 - 3200
LCD: 3-inch, 921k Tilt
Weight: 577g

Nikon Coolpix P500

At 36x optical zoom the Nikon Coolpix P500 sits high on top of the list. Also, the Nikon has a good wide-angle lens of 22.5mm, which is again the best of the lot.  It captures some really good details and the mega zoom is the deal-clincher.

You can pick up the camera for Rs. 20,322.

Features:Resolution: 12.0 MP
Sensor: 1/2.3" BSI CMOS, 22.5-810MM
Lens: F3.4-5.7, 36x optical zoom
Macro Focus Range: 1 cm
ISO: 160 - 3200
LCD: 3-inch, 921k Tilt
Weight: 494g

Canon Powershot SX30 IS

The Canon Powershot SX30 IS has a successor now. It is the Powershot SX40 HS. But, the elder brother still has features that can rival any super-zoom in the market today. The USP of this camera is the 0cm macro mode meaning you can take some really great ultra close-up snaps.  Also at the telephoto part of the focal range the SX30 IS tops this list with 840mm.

It does have its fair share of flaws like a smaller 2.7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k is not great compared to the competition.

The Canon Powershot SX30 IS is available for Rs. 24,245.

Features:Resolution: 14.1 MP
Sensor: 1/2.3" CCD, 24-840mm
Lens:F2.7-5.8, 35x optical zoom
Macro Focus Range: 0 cm
ISO:80 - 1600
LCD:2.7-inch, 230k Swivel/tilt
Weight:601g