Best Digital Cameras 2012

Best Digital Cameras 2012

1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP 6. Nikon COOLPIX L120 14.1 MP Digital Camera
2. Canon SX40 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera 7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 12.1 MP Waterproof
3. Nikon COOLPIX P500 12.1 CMOS Digital Camera 8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V 16.2 MP
4. Fujifilm FinePix S2950 14 MP Digital Camera 9. GE Power Pro X500-BK 16 MP Digital Camera
5. Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera 10. Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP


1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera (Black)

List Price: $229.00
Price: $146.95
You Save: $82.05 (36%) 

  • World’s thinnest digital camera with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens and 5x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
  • Canon’s HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash
  • Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access.
  • Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0fps and
  • Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
  • Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback.
  • Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.
  • And lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.

The Canon 5096B001 PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Black 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Zoom and 2.7 In. LCD Display has a slim profile that will not only make you stand out from the crowd, but it will also deliver incredibly brilliant still images and amazing 1080p HD videos. Once you turn on the camera, be prepared to be amazed at how much is packed into one of the slimmest point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market. So let your imagination run free and let the HS SYSTEM, 24mm 5x Optical Zoom and 12.1 Megapixels help you achieve great images everywhere.

2. Canon SX40 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch Vari-Angle Wide LCD

List Price: $429.00
Price: $379.00
You Save: $50.00 (12%)

 

  • 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD
  • 35x Wide-Angle (24-840mm) Optical Zoom Lens
  • Capture stunning Full HD 1080p video in stereo sound
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Compatible (156, 7.4v)

The PowerShot SX40 HS is a versatile compact point-and-shoot camera that easily captures amazing photos and videos. The Canon HS SYSTEM boosts low-light performance with the new Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor and a high-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. This advanced Canon technology delivers stunning image quality with reduced noise and blur. Colors are more vibrant and white balance is true-to-life. The 35x Optical Zoom offers incredible reach and range, allowing you to shoot any scene, near or far. The Optical Image Stabilizer helps images come out steady and clear, and a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens makes it easy to take pictures of large groups of people, tall buildings, expansive landscapes and much more. The camera also features a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD for great shooting flexibility. Packed with an array of powerful technologies, the PowerShot SX40 HS is a convenient digital camera capable of brilliant image capture.

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS 12.1 Megapixel Bridge Camera – Black 5251B001 31. What’s in the Box: PowerShot SX40 HS Body, Battery Pack NB-10L, Battery Charger CB-2LC, Lens Cap, Case for Hot Shoe Cap, Neck Strap NS-DC11, Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM.

3. Nikon COOLPIX P500 12.1 CMOS Digital Camera with 36x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video

List Price: $399.00
Price: $349.99
You Save: $50.00 (13%)

  • 36x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens.
  • 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for high-speed operation and exceptional low-light performance.
  • Capture 5 shots in one second at full resolution
  • Full HD (1080p) Movie with Stereo sound and HDMI Output
  • 5-way VR Image Stabilization System
  • COOLPIX P500 Digital Camera
  • LC-CP23 Lens Cap
  • AN-CP21 Strap
  • UC-E6 USB Cable
  • EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
  • EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
  • Nikon View NX 2 CD-Rom

You’ve never been closer to the action than you are with this 36x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR® ED glass lens. Its optical zoom (22.5–810mm) pulls you in from wide panoramas to crisp close ups. Plus, a side zoom control marks the end of shaky zooms—freeing you to capture great action photos with minimal blur. So whether you’re shooting a mountain vista or zooming in on a snowboarder, say goodbye to missed shots. This lens catches it all. It even allows for macro shooting as close as 0.4 inches!

Zoom your world with the high-powered, mind-blowing closeness of the new P500. The 36x optical zoom breaks boundaries with incredible power to shoot closer and wider than ever before.

4. Fujifilm FinePix S2950 14 MP Digital Camera with Fujinon 18x Wide Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3-Inch LCD

List Price: $329.99
Price: $152.00
You Save: $177.99 (54%) 

  • 14-megapixel CCD sensor; 18x wide-angle optical zoom lens
  • Motion Panorama shooting mode
  • 720p HD movie capture; mini-HDMI output
  • Easy upload to Facebook and YouTube
  • Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Fujifilm’s SLR-style FinePix S2950 digital camera delivers 14 megapixels, a FUJINON 18x zoom lens, as well as dual image stabilization. It also features a large 3-inch LCD, an Electronic Viewfinder, plus a number of image and social features allowing enthusiasts and professionals alike the ability to capture crisp, clear shots up-close, wide and far away.

The Finepix S2950 camera boasts a high resolution 14 megapixel CCD, a bright 3.0″ LCD screen (460K dot resolution) plus viewfinder, and award winning Fujinon optics equipped with a 18X Optical Zoom.The Finepix S2950 is also intuitive and easy to operate, and packed full of useful features and technologies. With its mega 28mm wide-angle to 504mm telephoto lens, the S2950 can capture a wide variety of shots. The S2950 also features a mechanically stabilized 14 megapixel CCD sensor and high ISO sensitivity settings which combine to offer Fujifilm’s Dual Image Stabilization technology.This combination reduces the blurring effects in many shooting conditions. Also Panorama mode, HD movie, Face Detection, and Easy Web Uploader combine with a host of other features to make the Finepix S2950 a feature-packed and versatile shooter for virtually any photographer.

5. Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

List Price: $429.00
Price: $422.00
You Save: $7.00 (2%)

  • 12.1 Megapixel
  • 1080p High-Definition Video
  • 5x Optical Zoom

The PowerShot S100 is a sophisticated pocket-friendly point-and-shoot digital camera that has the power advanced users and enthusiasts need to create standout images. As with other PowerShot cameras, the compact PowerShot S100 incorporates all of the advanced Canon technologies that make capturing superb photos and video as easy as pressing a button. As automatic or manual as you need it to be, the PowerShot S100 is a serious photographic tool, which incorporates the Canon HS SYSTEM, now featuring the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor.  The fast f/2.0 lens helps you tackle unfavorable lighting and capture breathtaking portraits with beautiful, shallow depth-of-field. 12.1 Megapixels ensure crisp, richly detailed images, and a 5x Optical Zoom provides an excellent all-around range to shoot near or far.

6. Nikon COOLPIX L120 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 21x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3-Inch LCD

List Price: $279.00
Price: $199.99
You Save: $79.01 (28%)

  • 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor for superb image quality
  • 21x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
  • 5-way VR Image Stabilization System
  • EXPEED C2 for enhanced image quality and processing speed
  • 3-inch Ultra-High Resolution (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display

Get closer than ever to your active family with the powerful, affordable Nikon Coolpix L120 Your images will zoom to the next level with its 21x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens.

Great photos and superb HD movies begin with Nikon’s high power 21x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens. This powerful zoom lens, with a 25-525mm range equivalent, closes the distance between you and your subjects. Capture your son firing off the game-winning lacrosse shot or your daughter’s first ride on a two wheeler. Whether it’s a panoramic shot of the entire family on a favorite sledding hill, or a photo of your children playing in the backyard, you’ll shoot effortlessly and accurately with the Coolpix L120.

If you’re new to photography, no worries, this camera has intelligent features to help you out. Five-way VR Image Stabilization uses sensor shift to minimize the effects of camera shake, virtually eliminating blurred images. Trick-or-treating with the kids? The Coolpix L120 has a high ISO speed up to 6400 to capture fast moving or low-light scenarios.

As photo keeper of family memories, you can rely on the Coolpix L120 to capture great still images that you can print and save. But a band concert without sound is incomplete and a 60-yard touchdown drive without the fleet-footed runs isn’t as exciting. That’s where the Coolpix L120’s advanced One-Touch HD Movie recording capabilities come in. With the push of a button you’ll instantly be shooting 720p HD movies in full stereo. While shooting you can activate the camera’s zoom function to capture tight shots and close ups. And when you’re ready to share your movies with family and friends, you can use in-camera playback or the convenient HDMI output for simple hookup to an HDTV or computer.

7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 12.1 MP Rugged/Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD

List Price: $379.99
Price: $239.59
You Save: $140.40 (37%) 

  • 4 Active Outdoor Scene Modes: The DMC-TS3 has 4 active outdoor Scene Modes – Sports, Snow, Beach & Snorkeling and Underwater
  • LEICA DC Lens with Folded Optics Technology: The DMC-TS3 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 28mm wide-angle lens
  • 28mm Wide-angle Lens: The 28mm wide-angle lens lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors
  • Newly Developed 12.1-megapixel Hi-speed CCD: The newly developed 12.1-megapixel CCD with 2-channel signal output structure
  • Sonic Speed AF: The Sonic Speed AF system includes numerous re-engineering enhancements

Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TS3, specifically designed for active users who want to capture high-quality photos and 1920 x 1080 full-High Definition videos, incorporating a powerful rugged design and new outdoor-friendly features, such as a built-in GPS function, a compass, altimeter and barometer. The new 12.1-megapixel Lumix TS3 further strengthens its toughness, when compared to its Lumix TS2 predecessor, and is now waterproof to approximately 40 feet (12m); shockproof to approximately 6.6 feet (2m); freezeproof to 14ºF (-10 degrees C); and dustproof.

The Panasonic Lumix TS3 also features the new Panasonic 3D Photo mode, which produces a realistic 3D photo by taking 20 consecutive photos and overlays the two best to create a 3D image that can then be played on a Panasonic VIERA 3D HDTV. The format of 3D images is compatible with MPO, and can also be played back on other MPO-compatible equipment such as a televisions, digital photo frames and printers. Panasonic also adds the Lumix Image Uploader, for seamless and instant sharing via Facebook (for digital photos) or YouTube (for videos). Users can checkmark the photo or video files they want to share, connect it to a PC with the included USB cable or by inserting the SD Memory Card directly into the PC’s SD Card slot, and then the uploading automatically launches with an easy-to-follow menu option.

8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with 16x Optical Zoom G Lens, 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1080/60p Video

Price: $328.00 

  • Speaker is present beside the power button.
  • This item has a built in GPS to geo tag photos.
  • Full HD 1080/60p with dual record of stills and movies
  • Sony G lens with 16x optical zoom in a compact camera body
  • 16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance
  • Backlight Correction; get details in difficult lighting
  • 3D stills and 3D Sweep Panorama mode: change the way you view your world

Let yourself go and rejuvenate your passion for photography with the Cyber-shot® HX9V DSC-HX9V digital camera. Boasting innovative features like Full HD for crystal clear movies, Hi-speed Linear focus for dramatically clearer images and Backlight Correction to catch even the smallest details in high contrast shots, you’ll find yourself falling in love again. A 16x optical zoom Sonly G lens brings distant subjects super close for great outdoors, sports and travel photos. In addition to Full HD 1080/60p movie recording capabilities, this high zoom Sony HX9V DSCHX9V Cyber-shot Digital Camera also features iSweep Panorama mode to capture high resolution panoramic shots. Get the Sony HX9V DSCHX9V Cyber-shot Digital Camera today.

9. GE Power Pro X500-BK 16 MP with 15 x Optical Zoom Digital Camera

List Price: $149.99
Price: $121.99
You Save: $28.00 (19%)

  • 16 MP Digital Camera with 15X Optical Zoom
  • 2.7 Inch auto LCD screen
  • Built-in 14MB internal memory with SD/SDHC support up to 16GB
  • Optical image stabilization, face auto exposure, auto scene, and 3200 ISO

If you want it all, you’ll want one of the GE Pro series of bridge cameras. The new X500 is as powerful as it is easy to use. All the latest digital camera technology is seamlessly built in to reflect your own powerful sense of style and capture those priceless memories that define our lives. Get closer to the action and take photos like a pro with the X500 from GE’s Pro line of digital cameras.

GE X500 Power Pro Series Bridge Camera with Electronic View Finder, Optical Image Stabilization, 16MP, 15X Optical Zoom, 2.7″LCD, 27mm Wide Angle Lens and advanced features including Shutter & Aperture Priority mode, Program mode, ASCN, Pan-Capture Panorama, Smile & Blink Detection, Face Detection, Face Auto Exposure, Red-Eye Removal, High Dynamic Range. Power by AA Battery.

10. Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD

List Price: $229.00
Price: $134.00
You Save: $95.00 (41%) 

  • Shoot 720p HD video with stereo sound while using the optical zoom
  • High-powered 12x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Scene modes like Miniature Effect for Movie and Fisheye Effect; Advanced Smart AUTO
  • DIGIC 4 Image Processor, with 12.1 megapixels; 3.0-inch wide LCD
  • Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)

Smart, sleek and creative, the PowerShot SX130 IS is the perfect companion to all your good times. Now you can capture every detail of special moments in crisp, stunning 720p HD–even while using the high-powered 12x wide-angle optical zoom. You’ll record in stereo sound, then play back your videos instantly on you computer. The SX130 IS is all about creativity, with fun new scene modes like Miniature Effect for Movies, and Fisheye Effect for artistically distorted stills.

While you’re having fun creating, the camera’s Smart Flash Exposure and advanced Smart AUTO systems are ensuring that every image is the best it can be. Add the DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 12.1 megapixels and Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer, and you’ve got the ideal camera for making the good times last.

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