Find Your Perfect Camera
I did some extensive research to find the best camera to buy in five different categories:
- Best Budget Point-and-Shoot
- Best Enthusiast Point-and-Shoot
- Best Entry-Level DSLR
- Best Semi-Pro DSLR
- Best Professional Full Frame DSLR
To pick out what I think the best cameras are in each of these categories, I spent countless hours researching different websites gathering as much information as possible to find the best camera in each category. My research includes looking at customer reviews on Amazon, Adorama and BH Photo Video, reading professional reviews from DPreview, Imaging-Resource and Steve's Digicams, and reading numerous online web forums and discussion boards. Of course I'll add my OWN personal opinion in the mix, also. Oh, a quick note... if there's one thing to remember when shopping for new a camera, it's that megapixels DO NOT MATTER. These big camera companies boast about having the most megapixels, trying to use it as a selling point, when they really don't matter. Multiple resources on the web will say the same. Let's start, shall we?
Best Compact Budget Point-and-Shoot
Canon SD1400IS
Staying under the $200 mark, and from the research I did, this little gem can take one heck of a picture, along with HD video, too! That's right, this tiny guy has 720p (1280 x 720 pixels) High Definition video. Something that is rarely seen in a camera this cheap. From what I read while researching, this camera takes good quality photos for the price. The only drawback on it I found online is a slightly more grainy photo due to the 14MP censor. Other than that, people love it for the ease of use, pocket-able size and good price-to-feature value. Other features include a large 2.7-inch LCD screen, optical image stabilization, a wide 28mm equivalent lens (I love wide angle lenses), HDMI output, and Smart AUTO. I head a lot of good things about smart AUTO. From what Canon says, it will "intelligently select between 22 different predefined settings." Oh, and it comes in HOT PINK! Not that I care... After researching this class of camera for hours, the general consensus is that Canon makes awesome compact budget point-and-shoots. You will be satisfied with any of their budget models, including the SD1400IS. I have yet to find an awful one
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