Price
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Camera type
DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) cameras are the top-of-the-range option when you want performance, flexibility and also the ability to control some or all of the elements in taking great photos.
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras are a great option for users wanting a camera with similar performance and flexibility as a DSLR, in a smaller form factor.
Ultra zoom cameras bridge the gap (often called bridge cameras) between compact cameras and a digital SLR and are ideal for photographers who won't be using multiple lenses. Ultra-Zoom cameras have a fixed lens but the zoom lens covers a large range from wide angle to telephoto.
Compact digital cameras are small and portable, with the choices ranging from completely automatic 'point and shoot' models up to extremely sophisticated and expensive models that allow almost as much user control as a professional SLR.
Overall score
The overall score is made up of:
- Image quality (auto and manual): 50%
- Ease of use: 30%
- Movie quality: 10%
- Monitor: 5%
- Viewfinder: 5%
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Weight (g)
Body only for system cameras.
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Image quality score – auto mode
Picture quality is evaluated after the photos are transferred to the PC. For all basic tests the cameras are set to full automatic function, including exposure, white balance and focus function, with the maximum resolution and image quality setting in JPEG, unless otherwise stated.
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Face detection
Feature that tells the camera to automatically detect, and focus on, faces. Some can also automatically fire the shutter when a face is detected.
GPS tagging
Camera has an inbuilt GPS that can add location data to the photo.
Priority mode aperture
The camera will prioritise aperture over shutter speed in the conditions.
Shutter via touch screen
Can you take a photo by tapping the touch screen?
Can record in RAW format
HDR function
High Dynamic Range. Takes three photos at the same time – one at optimal exposure, one at one step below optimal exposure, and one at one step above optimal exposure – then automatically combines them to produce an image with an increased colour range and luminosity, that displays the brightest, and darkest ends of the spectrum. Automates the original method of taking three photos and manually combining them in post-production.
Panorama (panning)
A panorama (very wide image) is made by panning the camera across a scene. Useful when shooting landscapes.
Flash type
Built-in, pop-up or external. Some will automatically pop-up when the camera is in auto mode, others require manual release even when in auto mode. All flash types can be turned off if required.
Availability
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find these models on second hand websites, or in second hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
Included in this review
- Overall score
- CHOICE buy
- Image quality auto mode
- Image quality manual mode
- Ease of use score
- Movie quality score
- Monitor score
- Viewfinder
- Flash
- Good points
- Bad points
- Lens weight (g)
- Weight (g)
- Shutter delay 1m (sec)
- Shutter delay 8.5m (sec)
- NFC
- Availability
- Price
- Brand
- Model
- Lens
- Camera type
- Zoom range (mm)
- Lens factor
- Min aperture range (f-stops)
- Minimum shutter speed
- Maximum shutter speed
- Fully manual mode
- Lens diameter (mm)
- Lens length (mm)
- Lens filter thread (mm)
- Lens mount
- Sensor type
- Sensor size
- Effective resolution (MP)
- Dimensions (mm, WxHxD)
- Tripod socket
- GPS tagging
- Electric cable release
- Camera controlled via USB
- Manual white balance
- Start up time (sec)
- Bulb
- Priority mode speed
- Priority mode aperture
- ISO rating
- Shutter via touch screen
- Exposure correction (lower)
- Exposure correction (higher)
- HDR function
- Continuous shooting mode
- Frame limit in continuous mode
- Number of selectable exposure programs
- Time lapse
- Panorama (panning)
- Image stabilisation (physical)
- Electronic image stabilisation
- Closest focus wide (m)
- Closest focus tele (m)
- Closest focus macro (m)
- Focus assist lamp
- Focus via touch screen
- Continuous manual focus switch
- Focus points auto
- Face detection
- Spot focus
- Focus tracking
- Focus bracketing
- Monitor size (mm)
- Monitor ratio
- Monitor swivel (V x H, deg)
- Touch screen
- Monitor grid guide
- Viewfinder type
- Diopter
- Video ratios supported
- Video format
- Maximum frame rate - progressive
- Number of selectable exposure programs video
- Video face detection
- Video spot focus
- Video focus tracking
- Manual focus video
- Continuous to manual focus switchable video
- Slow motion setting
- Stop motion setting
- Video image stabilisation
- Built-in speaker
- Audio recording format
- Socket for external microphone
- Can add a comment to a still image
- Memory card type
- Internal memory (MB)
- Number of memory cards insertable
- Can record in RAW format
- RAW plus JPEG format
- Image ratios supported
- Flash type
- Flash slow sync
- Flash power adjustable
- Hotshoe
- Other flash connection
- HDMI connection
- Wi-Fi wlan connection
- Battery type
- CIPA battery cycles
- Charge via USB
- Adapter for charging batteries
- Separate battery holder
- Image editing software
- Video editing software
- RAW converter software
- Lens bag supplied
- Lens hood supplied
- Shoulder belt supplied
- Others supplied