Top 5 Best Digital Cameras Under 200 Dollars 2014

by PaulGoodman67

Having taught photo editing and worked on many photo projects, I thought I would post my list of the top 5 best digital cameras under 200 dollars currently available.

As someone who has taught digital photography over a number of years and worked on many photography projects, I thought it would be useful to some readers and potential buyers for me to pick out and post a list of what I believe to be the top 5 best digital cameras under 200 dollars that are available at the moment.

There are many elements that go into capturing great photographs, but being in possession of a decent quality camera is an essential. Of course, you are never going to get one of the state of the art digital cameras for 200 dollars, but it is surprising what you can get for your money nowadays on a limited budget, as advances in technology improve the quality of cameras and makes them more affordable.

I hope that you enjoy reading my selections for the top 5 best digital cameras under 200 dollars 2014 and find them useful.

Breathtaking panorama shots as well as crisp and clear close-ups!

Capable of capturing stunning panoramic shots, the Fujifilm FinePix S2950 is an excellent value SLR-style digital camera from Fujifilm.  With a 14 megapixel CCD sensor and a high-precision FUJINON lens delivering 18X optical zoom, this FinePix will give you crisp and clear shots, yet is also surprisingly easy and intuitive to operate.  It can also take HD video in 720p quality.

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 14 MP Digital Camera with Fujinon 18x Wide Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3 ...

The Finepix S2950 camera boasts a high resolution 14 megapixel CCD, a bright 3.0" LCD screen (460K dot resolution) plus viewfinder, and award winning Fujinon optics equipped ...

$79.99  $199.99

Image stabilization eliminates blur!

Another excellent digital camera which manages to be affordable is the Nikon COOLPIX L120.  Whether you are a beginner or experienced, this camera can capture accurate shots effortlessly.  The wide-angle lens gives you 21x optical Zoom, capable of taking both panorama and close-up shots.  The camera’s intelligent features make things easy – for instance, blur is drastically reduced by image stabilization, which minimizes the effects of camera shake.

Nikon COOLPIX L120 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 21x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3 ...

Get closer than ever to your active family with the powerful, affordable Nikon Coolpix L120 Your images will zoom to the next level with its 21x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass ...

Only $64.98

Take clear shots in low lighting without the need for flash!

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS advertises itself as the world’s thinnest digital camera and it is difficult to dispute that it is certainly slim – but there is much more to this stylish camera.  For instance, it has a 24mm ultra wide-angle lens and image stabilization, but without doubt its best selling point is its ability to take clear photos in low lighting without the need for a flash, thanks to Canon's HS SYSTEM.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera (Black)

The Canon 5096B001 PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Black 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Zoom and 2.7 In. LCD Display has a slim profile that will not only make you stand out from the ...

$278.99  $273.95

Lots of great features for an affordable price!

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W570 is a 16.1 megapixel camera with a slim design and lots of great features.  Its versatility means that you can use Sweep Panorama to take stunning wide-angle shots, as well as capture video in 720P HD.  Other features include image stabilization and iAuto, which can think for you, adjusting settings to give you clearer results.  The Cyber-shot DSC-W570 is pictured in silver but you can buy versions in black, pink and violet.

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W570 16.1 MP Digital Still Camera with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5x Wide ...

Blending rich features and value all wrapped up in a slim design, the Sony W570 DSCW570 Cyber-shot Digital Camera features a powerful 16.1-megapixel CCD image sensor to ...

Only $219.98

Difficult to beat for value!

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is a premium compact camera that offers outstanding value.  With a powerful 16x optical zoom lens and a resolution of 14.1 megapixels, plus a feast of features, including subject tracking, intelligent auto mode, image stabilizer, and image uploading software, this camera is very difficult, if not impossible to beat in terms of value for those requiring a quality ‘pocket’ camera at an affordable price.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 16x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 14.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - 4.30 mm-68.80 mm - Black DMC-ZS8K Digital Cameras

Only $165.28
Updated: 01/15/2014, PaulGoodman67
 
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BrendaReeves on 02/12/2012

I wish I had seen this article a week ago before I bought my digital point and shoot. Oh well, I'm thinking of getting an SLR anyway..

Angel on 02/02/2012

This article is just in time. I am in need of a good camera to take pics for my articles. My sister-in-law suggests Nikon only. I see one on your list. I may have to get it! Useful information.

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