List of superzoom compact cameras
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This is a list of superzoom compact cameras, also known as travel zoom cameras.[1][2] These are small fixed-lens "point-and-shoot" digital cameras that have a high optical zoom ratio.
These cameras all include a power zoom lens that retracts into the body when not in use, along with an automatic lens cover or lens cap. Models that include an electronic viewfinder (EVF) have it offset to the side in the style of a rangefinder camera. Their pocketable form factor differentiates them from bulkier DSLR-style bridge cameras.
It is exceedingly difficult to construct a compact lens with such high zoom ratios, which means that the longest zoom lenses may not be the sharpest. For example, the Sony RX100 VII (8×) is sharper than the Panasonic ZS200 (15×), and the Sony HX99 (30×) is sharper than the Canon SX740 (40×).
Large sensor compact cameras with at least 8× zoom
Each of the following models contains a 1.0-type ("1-inch") image sensor with a crop factor of 2.7.
Model | Sensor size | Optical zoom | Focal length[a] | Aperture | Pixel count | Weight | EVF | Release year | Availability | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wide | Tele | Wide | Tele | ||||||||
Leica C-Lux | 1.0-type | 15× | 24mm | 360mm | f/3.3 | f/6.4 | 20 MP | 340g | Yes | 2018 | Discontinued[3] |
Panasonic ZS200[b] | 1.0-type | 15× | 24mm | 360mm | f/3.3 | f/6.4 | 20 MP | 340g | Yes | 2018 | Discontinued[4] |
Panasonic ZS100[c] | 1.0-type | 10× | 25mm | 250mm | f/2.8 | f/5.9 | 20 MP | 310g | Yes | 2016 | Discontinued[5] |
Sony RX100 VII | 1.0-type | 8× | 24mm | 200mm | f/2.8 | f/4.5 | 20 MP | 302g | Yes | 2019 | Current |
Sony RX100 VI | 1.0-type | 8× | 24mm | 200mm | f/2.8 | f/4.5 | 20 MP | 301g | Yes | 2018 | Discontinued[6] |
Superzoom compact cameras with constant aperture
Model | Sensor size | Optical zoom | Focal length[a] | Aperture | Pixel count | Weight | EVF | Release year | Availability | ||
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Wide | Tele | Wide | Tele | ||||||||
Casio EX-100 | 1/1.7-type | 11× | 28mm | 300mm | f/2.8 | 12 MP | 389g | No | 2014 | Discontinued |
The Olympus Stylus 1 is essentially the same camera as the Casio EX-100 except in a DSLR-style body with an EVF, which makes the Stylus 1 a bridge camera.
Small sensor compact cameras with at least 30× zoom
There are far too many small sensor compact cameras with less than 30× zoom to list here. Each of the following models contains a 1/2.3-type ("1/2.3-inch") image sensor with a crop factor of 5.6.
Model | Sensor size | Optical zoom | Focal length[a] | Aperture | Pixel count | Weight | EVF | Release year | Availability | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wide | Tele | Wide | Tele | ||||||||
Canon SX740 | 1/2.3-type | 40× | 24mm | 960mm | f/3.3 | f/6.9 | 20 MP | 299g | No | 2018 | Current[7] |
Canon SX730 | 1/2.3-type | 40× | 24mm | 960mm | f/3.3 | f/6.9 | 20 MP | 300g | No | 2017 | Discontinued[8] |
Canon SX720 | 1/2.3-type | 40× | 24mm | 960mm | f/3.3 | f/6.9 | 20 MP | 270g | No | 2016 | Discontinued[9] |
Canon SX710[10] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 25mm | 750mm | f/3.2 | f/6.9 | 20 MP | 269g | No | 2015 | Discontinued[11] |
Canon SX700[12] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 25mm | 750mm | f/3.2 | f/6.9 | 16 MP | 269g | No | 2014 | Discontinued[11] |
Nikon A1000[13] | 1/2.3-type | 35× | 24mm | 840mm | f/3.4 | f/6.9 | 16 MP | 330g | Yes | 2019 | Discontinued[14] |
Nikon A900 | 1/2.3-type | 35× | 24mm | 840mm | f/3.4 | f/6.9 | 20 MP | 298g | No | 2016 | Discontinued[15] |
Nikon S9900[16] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 25mm | 750mm | f/3.7 | f/6.4 | 16 MP | 289g | No | 2015 | Discontinued[17] |
Nikon S9700[18] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 25mm | 750mm | f/3.7 | f/6.4 | 16 MP | 232g | No | 2014 | Discontinued[17] |
Panasonic ZS80[d] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.3 | f/6.4 | 20 MP | 328g | Yes | 2019 | Discontinued[19] |
Panasonic ZS70[e] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.3 | f/6.4 | 20 MP | 322g | Yes | 2017 | Discontinued[20] |
Panasonic ZS60[f] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.3 | f/6.4 | 18 MP | 282g | Yes | 2016 | Discontinued[21] |
Panasonic ZS50[g] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.3 | f/6.4 | 12 MP | 243g | Yes | 2015 | Discontinued[21] |
Panasonic ZS40[h] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.3 | f/6.4 | 18 MP | 240g | Yes | 2014 | Discontinued[21] |
Sony HX99 | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.5 | f/6.4 | 18 MP | 242g | Yes | 2018 | Discontinued[22] |
Sony HX95 | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.5 | f/6.4 | 18 MP | 243g | Yes | 2018 | Discontinued |
Sony HX90 | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.5 | f/6.4 | 18 MP | 245g | Yes | 2015 | Discontinued[23] |
Sony HX80 | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.5 | f/6.4 | 18 MP | 245g | Yes | 2016 | Discontinued[24] |
Sony HX60[25] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.5 | f/6.3 | 20 MP | 272g | Opt.[i] | 2014 | Discontinued |
Sony HX50[26] | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.5 | f/6.3 | 20 MP | 272g | Opt.[i] | 2013 | Discontinued[27] |
Sony WX800 | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.5 | f/6.4 | 18 MP | 233g | No | 2018 | Discontinued |
Sony WX500 | 1/2.3-type | 30× | 24mm | 720mm | f/3.5 | f/6.4 | 18 MP | 236g | No | 2015 | Discontinued[28] |
See also
- List of superzoom lenses
- List of longest smartphone telephoto lenses
- List of bridge cameras
- List of large sensor fixed-lens cameras
- Canon PowerShot SX
- Sony Cyber-shot
- Fujifilm FinePix
- Nikon Coolpix
- Panasonic Lumix
- Point-and-shoot camera
Notes
- ^ a b c 35mm equivalent.
- ^ Known as the TZ200, TZ202, TZ220, ZS220, or TX2 outside of North America.
- ^ Known as the TZ100, TZ101, TZ110, ZS110, or TX1 outside of North America.
- ^ Known as the TZ95 outside of North America.
- ^ Known as the TZ90 outside of North America.
- ^ Known as the TZ80 outside of North America.
- ^ Known as the TZ70 outside of North America.
- ^ Known as the TZ60 outside of North America.
- ^ a b Optional accessory.
References
- ^ "The best travel cameras for 2023 - Amateur Photographer".
- ^ "Our expert guide to the best travel cameras in 2023".
- ^ "Leica C-Lux Digital Camera - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ "Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200D - Adorama".
- ^ "Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 - Adorama".
- ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ "Canon PowerShot SX740 HS - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ "Canon PowerShot SX730 HS - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ "Canon PowerShot SX720 HS - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ Joshua Waller. "Canon Powershot SX710 HS Review". Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "Canon Camera Reviews - Canon Cameras - Discontinued Models".
- ^ Ken McMahon. "Canon SX700 HS review". Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ "Nikon Coolpix A1000 Tech Specs".
- ^ "Nikon A1000 - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ "Nikon A900 - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ "Nikon Coolpix S9900 Review". Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ^ a b "Nikon Camera Reviews - Nikon Cameras - Discontinued Models".
- ^ "Nikon Coolpix S9700". Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "LUMIX DC-ZS80D Digital Camera, Black DC-ZS80DK - Adorama".
- ^ "Lumix DC-ZS70 - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ a b c "Panasonic Camera Reviews - Panasonic Cameras - Discontinued Models".
- ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 - B&H Photo Video".
- ^ Amy Davies. "Sony HX60V review". Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "SONYDSC-HX50B Superzoom Compact Digital Camera - Black". Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ "Sony Camera Reviews - Sony Cameras - Discontinued Models".
- ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 - B&H Photo Video".