Photography technology is developing so rapidly. Now to capture every best moment, especially when on vacation with family or friends, we only need to bring a pocket camera. The minimalist shape makes the pocket camera easy to carry anywhere. We don’t even need a special bag to carry it, just put it in a shirt or pants pocket, it’s more practical.
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Even though it’s small, the quality is quite good. Some brands of pocket cameras even have the ability to take a large depth of field so that the resulting photo image becomes sharper. In addition, of course, when compared to DSLR cameras, pocket cameras have prices that are quite affordable in the pocket.
There are various brands of pocket cameras that offer quality and clear shots. The following are recommendations for the 7 best pocket cameras that you can use to accompany your vacation, capturing every beautiful moment.
1. Nikon Coolpix A300
This Nikon pocket camera has its own advantages in the battery that is included in the purchase package. The Lithium-ion battery type EN-EL19 is rechargeable and capable of shooting up to more than 200 times. Armed with a resolution of 20.1 MP, making this camera has the ability to capture images that are quite good even in conditions of minimal lighting.
Available in three colors pink, red, silver and black, the Nikon Coolpix A300 measures 95.9 x 58.0 x 20.1 mm and weighs 119 g which makes it really convenient to carry anywhere. You can directly connect the Nikon Coolpix A300 with your cellphone via a snapbridge connection. Snapbridge itself is a Bluetooth connection that is low in power consumption (Bluetooth Low Energy / BLE).
The features embedded in the Nikon Coolpix A300 include target finding AF, scene auto selector and panorama assist. In addition, this camera also has optical zoom capability of up to 8x. There is also a high performance vibration reduction feature to minimize shaking when shooting. The price of the Nikon Coolpix A300 itself is in the range of Rp. 1,400,000.
2. Canon IXUS 185
The Canon IXUS 185 which has a 20 MP resolution uses the DIGIC 4+ image processor. With 8x optical zoom capability, this camera is capable of producing sharp photo images. The embedded Digital IS technology makes it comfortable to deal with shocks when shooting.
The Canon IXUS 185 camera is equipped with various shooting modes such as fish eye, miniature, monochrome, super vivid, poster, firework to long shutter. With these various modes, it will certainly make it easier for you to vary each portrait of the expression of the most beautiful moments.
There is also an Easy Auto feature to make it easier to use. As well as the Date Stamp feature to make it easier to remember when the photo was taken. Canon IXUS 185 is priced at Rp. 1,441 000.
3. Sony Cybershot DSC-WX220
This Sony pocket camera uses an Exmor R CMOS sensor with a resolution of 18.2 MP. With this sensor, it is claimed to be able to present images with sharp details even in low light conditions. The image color results also look more realistic because it uses the BIONZ X image processor. The BIONZ X processor has 3x better capability than the previous BIONZ processor with noise reduction.
The use of the G lens also makes the Sony WX220 able to create superior focused images and blur the background like the bokeh feature on your smartphone. This camera is also capable of recording Full HD 1080 video with a frame rate of 60 fps. There is also an active optical steady shot mode to stabilize fast-moving objects.
You can connect Sony WX220 with your smartphone via WiFi connection. Its body dimensions are 92.3 x 52.4 x 21.6 mm with a weight of 121 g, which is quite comfortable to hold and carry anywhere. There are three color choices, namely pink, gold and black. The Sony Cybershot DSC-WX220 is priced at around Rp. 2,499,000.
4. Fujifilm XQ2
The Fujifilm brand as a producer of pocket cameras is still lacking in prestige compared to Canon, Nikon and Sony. But actually in terms of quality, Fujifilm’s pocket camera products are also quite capable. Like the Fujifilm XQ2 series, this camera uses a Fujinon 25-100mm lens with f1.8-4.9 which is capable of producing good photo quality.
The use of the 12 MP X-Trans CMOS II sensor combined with the EXR II image processor makes the resulting photo images have good quality according to the standards applied by Fujifilm. Fujifilm’s cameras, including the XQ2 series, are known for their bright color photos. Fujifilm XQ2 is equipped with film simulation features such as Classic Chrome, Velvia, Provia and Astia.
Unfortunately, the LCD screen on the Fujifilm XQ2 does not use touch screen technology. Of course, this makes the Fujifilm XQ2 series difficult to compete with other best pocket cameras. When it was first released in Indonesia, Fujifilm XQ2 was priced at 2,599,000.
5. Samsung WB-50
Besides being famous for its smartphone products with the best selling number 1 in the world, Samsung also has good quality pocket camera products. The Samsung WB-50 carries a stylish pocket camera design. This camera has dimensions of 101 x 68 x 27.1 mm and weighs 161 g. The battery has a capacity of 700 mAh.
The Samsung WB-50 is equipped with advanced technology to produce clear photo images. There is a CCD sensor with a resolution of 16.2 MP which helps you to produce real and natural-looking images with sufficient lighting. There is also a 12x optical zoom lens to make it easier to take photos from far and close.
To make it easier for users to see the photos, there is a 3-inch LCD screen. You can adjust the brightness level and other settings. If you want to connect with a smart phone, you can use a WiFi connection line. With this WiFi feature, you can directly upload your shots to various social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80
Panasonic pocket cameras have a price range that is quite expensive and tends to target the middle class. But of course this is in accordance with the specifications offered. Like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 series, this camera is priced at the lowest price in the range of Rp. 5.160,000. Comes in two choices of black and silver, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 has dimensions of 112 x 64 x 38 mm and weighs 282 g.
This camera has been equipped with a zoom lens of up to 30x plus the ability to capture photos and videos with 4K resolution. With capabilities like this, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 is perfect if you use it to make vlogs. You can capture complex landscapes until objects fall or capture spontaneous images that are instantaneous with detailed and clear results.
There is also a Post Focus feature where you can set the desired focus area after taking the photo. Simply capture the moment, review the results and then touch the part of the photo you want to sharpen. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 is also equipped with Hybrid OIS technology to stabilize images when recording video. Even this camera is also able to detect horizontal lines so that the captured image remains flat even though the camera is tilted.
Those are 6 rows of the best pocket cameras that you can make as an alternative choice to capture your holiday moments.
