Travel and Leisure

Compact cameras can never be out in the market. The demands for it are never ending so no doubt it stays in the market through the age of time despite the innovations of many categories of cameras. Well for obvious reason that it is light, easy to carry along especially when traveling, easy to use, it has its complete equipment in one compact like the flash, the features scenes and other stuff, and in this age video is already available in compact cameras. For many who are mostly taking pictures for leisure and convenience, this camera is the best choice for its above purpose.

The recent innovation of compact cameras now is being led by Fuji, Olympus and Panasonic. However Sony, Nikon and Canon can never be left behind. These makers of the top of the line camera have evolved compact cameras to its compactness and now have the competitiveness to SLR cameras and other digital innovations of other categories.

Taking these cameras that are coming into the market that show wonder and excellence on its own merit based on its technical features and size and its price as well.

Fuji Models with Long Zooms have captured many shoppers. The Fujifilm Zoom Date 160EZ and Zoom Date 140EZ differ only in lenses, a long 38-160mm lens and a 38-140mm zoom respectively. These are very compact until their lenses are extended. The features of these cameras are highly competitive with those that are on top of the market. The flash feature does an outstanding job. The versatile Multi-Programmed Flash and infrared sensor are a sure hit. Another awesome feature is the oversized and illuminated LCD data panel on the camera.

The new series of Nikon Cameras with ED Lenses are also a head turner . These cameras are chic with its compact body of clamshell design and a protective sliding lens cover and titanium finish. The two most recent Lite Touch Zoom models include a 38-150mm ED zoom and a 38-130mm ED zoom. Its strong feature is its passive autofocus system with a wide-area sensor which allows quick shooting.

Canon's Sure Shot 115u and 105u are compact 35mm cameras which are equipped with a 38-115mm zoom and a 38-105mm zoom respectively. These cameras are superb with the current trend, having more competence than most of their competitors of compact cameras. The excellent withal features in a compact categories are an eyepiece diopter correction dial, a typical full auto mode plus four subject-specific programs and exposure compensation options (+1.5 EV and -1.5 EV). Indeed, this camera is great for quick shooting and very well equipped for a compact. You can not take your eyes away from it considering it is affordable for its features and even light weight.

And last but not the least which truly has the capacity to contend other top cameras is the Olympus Splash-Proof Duo. This baby soars in the market as well. The Olympus Stylus cameras have been best sellers and have never been outmoded so far. The capability to resist rain as well as sand and spray still serve the best feature of this camera. And now comes the latest technical innovation the Stylus 120 with 38-120mm zoom and the Stylus 105 with 38-105mm zoom and now are fully automatic. The advanced capabilities like the two light metering patterns (three-zone and spot), and a new, passive, 11-point autofocus sensor which allows the camera to focus on a minute object most anywhere in the frame coming out with good detail thus make this models in demand in the market. In fact, considering the price, the features and the weight and design make this a "best buys".