To help you select the camera that suits your needs, DNA Digital has shortlisted some of the good models in the market in three different price segments, along with their highlighted features.
High-end shooters
Nikon 1 J1 – Rs25K
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Resolution – 10.1MP
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Zoom - NA
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Display - 3-inch
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Highlights – Mirrorless DSLR, AF CMOS sensor, Full HD video, HDMI-out, supports RAW format
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ISO 100 – 3200, compatible with any NIKKOR lens though F mount adapter, slow motion video up to 400fps
Canon Powershot S100 – Rs26.2K
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Resolution – 12.1MP
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Zoom - 5x optical
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Display - 3-inch
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Highlights – 7 element lens, Full HD video, HDMI-out, burst mode, face detection, smile timer, f/2 aperture for low light photography
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ISO 80 – 6400, full manual mode
Sony DSC-RX100 - Rs34.5K
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Resolution – 20.2MP
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Zoom - 14x optical
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Display - 3-inch
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Highlights – Exmor R CMOS sensor, Full HD video, HDMI-out, f/1.8 aperture for low light photography,
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ISO 125 – 12800, burst mode, face detection, panorama, full manual mode
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Mid-level travel zoom and super zooms (10K -20K)
Sony CyberShot DSC-HX10V – Rs16.7K
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Resolution – 18.2MP
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Zoom - 16x optical
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Display - 3-inch
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Highlights – Exmore R CMOS sensor, Full HD video, HDMI-out, GPS tagging, 3D stills, burst mode
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR – Rs15.5K
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Resolution - 16MP
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Zoom - 15x optical
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Display - 3-inch
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Highlights – EXR CMOS sensor, Full HD video, burst mode, face tracking, 3D stills, panorama
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS – Rs19.4
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Resolution - 16MP
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Zoom - 30x optical
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Display - 3-inch
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Highlights – CCD sensor, HD video, HDMI-out, long zoom lens, Image Stabilization, burst mode, face detection
Budget point-and-shoot cameras
Nikon Coolpix S6300 – Rs9.7K
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Resolution - 16MP
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Zoom - 10x optical
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Display - 2.7-inch
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Highlights – BSI CMOS sensor, Full HD video, HDMI-out, burst mode, face detection, smile timer
Olympus VR-350 – Rs8.3K
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Resolution - 16MP
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Zoom - 10x optical
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Display - 3-inch
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Highlights – CCD sensor, 720p HD video, PictBridge, face detection, lightweight
Sony CyberShot DSC-W620 – Rs6.8K
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Resolution – 14.1MP
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Zoom - 5x optical
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Display - 2.7-inch
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Highlights – Super HAD CCD sensor, 720p HD video, panorama mode