With the advent of an increasing number of smartphones, the struggle between them and cameras has intensified. The former are already equipped with cameras with a fairly high resolution photo and video shooting. It turns out that now, to photograph, say, a child on a matinee or on a ruler at school, it is not necessary to have a camera with you - just select the appropriate function on your phone.
In the last century, cameras and cameras were bulky and very expensive. Now, in the fight against smartphones, camera manufacturers are taking various tricks and are developing cameras that are smaller and with better image quality.
Nevertheless, the cameras of smartphones are inferior in quality of images to modern cameras, this became clear following the results of the past year. In order not to get confused in all the variety of camera models on the market, you should familiarize yourself with the rating of the best.
Content
- 1 The best of the best
- 1.1 10th place Nikon Coolpix S9600
- 1.2 9th place Leica Q (Typ 116)
- 1.3 8th place Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
- 1.4 7th place Ricoh WG-4
- 1.5 6th place Sigma DP1x
- 1.6 5th place Canon PowerShot S200
- 1.7 4th place Olympus SH-1
- 1.8 3rd place Nikon Coolpix S10
- 1.9 2nd place Nikon Coolpix S2
- 1.10 1st place Fujifilm X100T
- 2 Popular budget models
- 3 Conclusion
The best of the best
10th place Nikon Coolpix S9600
A camera for everyday use. With it you do not have to delve into the many subtleties of manual control for a long time. Easy to use, good quality photos, close-up macro shooting, poor lighting for photos is not a hindrance. There is frame-by-frame shooting.
The disadvantages include an uncomfortable flash and problems with wi-fi.
The cost of a household photo unit is 15,000 rubles.
9th place Leica Q (Typ 116)
The most expensive representative of modern “soap dishes” in the ranking of the best in 2019. The digital model is suitable for connoisseurs of quality. Almost all the characteristics are at an ideal level - size, weight, excellent color rendering, convenience.
The disadvantages include autofocus (still weaker than on DSLRs) and the battery (small capacity, enough for a short time).
The cost of this far from budget model is 415,000 rubles.
8th place Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Despite its simple appearance, the camera is comparable in quality to its mirror companions. This model contains everything you need for professional photography - manual control, high-aperture optics, a lot of built-in functions and 4K video among them. And one of the most pronounced advantages - it is much lighter than a SLR camera.
Of the minuses, only one is an extremely uncomfortable grip.
The cost of the model is 50,000 rubles.
7th place Ricoh WG-4
Bright representative of high-quality cameras thanks to the design. Models of this line immediately stand out from among others. In addition to the appearance, these cameras emit excellent build quality, macro photography at a high level, a powerful flash and high-aperture optics. All of the above qualities are rare in this price segment.
All in all a good compact digital camera for the amateur traveler. The case of the model is able to withstand many tests.
The price of this reliable unit belongs to the budget - only 16,000 rubles.
6th place Sigma DP1x
The model is equipped only with manual control. Suitable for post-processing photos on a computer. It is perfectly revealed during landscape shooting and portraiture. Pictures are obtained in quality comparable to a DSLR. The model has a good dynamic range and a high level of detail.
The cost of the model is around 20,000 rubles.
5th place Canon PowerShot S200
Ideal for selfie lovers. The smart shutter responds to movement in the frame (smile or wave of the hand), as well as the appearance of a new face. Now no timers!
The presence of an enlarged matrix guarantees images of higher quality than usual.
Of the minuses - a small zoom (only 5x), a battery insufficient for long-term use of capacity.
The price of a selfie model is 18,000 rubles.
4th place Olympus SH-1
Compact, lightweight with excellent zoom and wide viewing angle, this camera will be an excellent companion on ordinary and public holidays.Recording video in Full HD with different modes will not let you miss important points.
The disadvantages include the possible appearance of sound noise when recording video. The five-axis stabilization features are to blame.
The price of this device is 15,000.
3rd place Nikon Coolpix S10
So, in the ranking of compact digital cameras in 2019, bronze was received by a model of a well-known manufacturer of photographic equipment from ancient times.
In its price segment, this is one of the best models. A large number of options, a rotary lens, a good zoom, a high-capacity battery - these are the qualities that put him in the top three.
Of the minuses - the lack of manual focus. For everyday amateur shooting an excellent option.
The price of the bronze medalist is 21 thousand rubles.
2nd place Nikon Coolpix S2
Silver in our review goes to a regular participant in the ratings of the best cameras since 2005. The model is still very popular, despite the annual release of many new products.
Such a satellite will be with you everywhere, withstands any test - frost, heat, sand and water. Of the minuses - a weak white balance.
The cost of the old man even now does not fall below 24,000 rubles.
1st place Fujifilm X100T
The leader in the ranking of compact digital cameras in 2019 has rightfully become the brainchild of Fujifilm, model X100T. Outwardly - stylish and compact, build quality - excellent. Silent shutter, accurate color reproduction, excellent analog finder, excellent image quality and convenient manual control are components of an excellent camera.
There is one minus, and then the dubious one is the lack of a rotary screen.
The cost of a gold medalist is about 75,000 rubles.
Popular budget models
Not every family is ready to give 20,000 to 100,000 rubles for the camera. Therefore, many are trying to find an alternative cheaper. Of course, within 5,000 it’s extremely difficult to find something worthwhile, so we’ll raise the upper price border a little higher and see several available models.
- The most budget of the more or less decent cameras - Canon Digital IXUS 160. The matrix is small - 20.5 megapixels. Pretty good zoom (8x), the shooting process is fully automated, good stabilization. For beginners or everyday use - just right.
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 - costs about 8500 rubles. The same matrix, combined with a lens equipped with a large focal length, gives good results. Of the minuses - autofocus misses happen, but still this is an unprofessional device.
- Of the cameras in the region of 11,000 rubles, the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS wins. Powerful flash, manual shutter speed and aperture settings. The resolution, of course, is more modest than the previous models, but the camera does an excellent job with grain.
Conclusion
Summing up, we can say that when choosing a camera the rule “the more expensive the better” does not apply. For everyday shooting, you can also purchase a budget model, and for important events just hire a photographer - after all, they do not happen so often.
Well, if you want to do photography, then you shouldn’t skimp on it.
It remains only to wish more reasons and high-quality pictures!
Nikon coolpix s2 and s10 !!! What is this rating? You would also put here single-pixel cameras from the beginning of the digital era. S2 on Avito can easily be found for 1000 rubles. But no one needs it. Sigma DP1x - you didn’t even use this camera closely and can’t imagine how specific it is. The Olympus SH-1 and Nikon Coolpix S9600 are very mediocre cameras.
It is immediately clear that the review was made by an amateur!