10-12 Megapixel Digital Cameras
Lower resolution does not dictate the worst cameras, and in fact many of the compact cameras on this list are among the best money can buy. Most of the very good prosumer cameras, like the Canon S100, Olympus XZ-1, Fujifilm X10, and newly announced Canon G1 X, have stayed in this range. Compact cameras use much smaller sensors than their mirrorless or DSLR counterparts, which generally means more tightly packed photosites and a worse signal-to-noise ratio. Rather than continue the megapixel race, these models have opted for the best image quality possible throughout the ISO range while still outputting files with enough resolution for an 11x14 inch print. If you're just looking for a point and shoot, there are also a number of still-competitive 12 megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensors that are worth a look.
DSLRs and mirrorless cameras have, for the most part, moved on from this segment into the land of higher resolutions. Still, there are plenty of very good bargains (check out the Pentax k-r and Canon xsi) to be found, as well as the first crop of 10 megapixel CCD sensors that still can't be beat for clean blue skies at low ISO (think Nikon D200, Nikon D60, Pentax K10d). Nikon also has the relatively recent J1 and V1, which have smaller sensors than a 4/3 camera but are still quite impressive.
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Nikon D90
Ranked 8th of 20 in Consumer dSLR The Nikon D90 is getting on in years, but it's still one of the best dSL... more » 12.3 megapixel Nikon DX CMOS sensor; D-Movie mode (with 720-HD resolution); 3-inch Live View LCD; Secure Digital memory storage; HDMI output |
Starting at $674.95
from 10 stores |
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Nikon Coolpix S9100
Ranked 8th of 29 in Travel Zoom Digital Cameras The S9100 is Nikon's latest flagship compact zoom, packing huge 18x lens... more » 12.1 megapixels; BSI CMOS sensor; 18x optical zoom; 25mm wide-angle; Optical image stabilization; Max aperture f/3.5; EXPEED C2 processor; 3-inch LCD, 921k pixels; 1080p HD video, 30fps; 9.5fps burst sh... Click Here for Nikon Coolpix S9100 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $234.99
from 8 stores |
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Nikon 1 V1
Ranked 17th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras Nikon's entry into the mirrorless field, the V1 accompanies the J1 as ... more » 10.1 megapixel CX CMOS sensor; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; 3-inch LCD screen; Electronic viewfinder; Optical image stabilization; 10 fps continuous burst; RAW capture; Manual modes; Lithium-ion ba... |
Starting at $505.98
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Nikon COOLPIX P330
Ranked 10th of 24 in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras Interestingly, Nikon lowered the number of megapixels in the P330 from t... more » 12.2 megapixels; 1/1.7 image sensor; F/1.8 lens; 5x optical zoom; Wi-Fi capable with WU-1a adapter (not included); 1080p HD video with stereo sound; RAW (NRW) capability Click Here for Nikon COOLPIX P330 reviews, prices, and advice |
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Nikon Coolpix S4000
Ranked 7th of 19 in Ultra Compact Digital Cameras The S4000 sports the most intuitive touchscreen interface we've seen on ... more » 12 megapixels; 4x optical zoom; 4-way image stabilization; 3-inch touchscreen LCD monitor; 720p HD video (30 fps); Captures to SD/SDHC memory cards; Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries Click Here for Nikon Coolpix S4000 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $169.99
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Nikon Coolpix P300
Ranked 14th of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras Nikon's P300 looks like a great compact camera, with enough power and co... more » 12.1 megapixels; BSI CMOS sensor; 4.2x optical zoom; 24mm wide-angle; Optical image stabilization; Max aperture f/1.8; EXPEED C2 processor; 3-inch LCD, 921k pixels; 1080p HD video, 30fps; 8fps burst sho... Click Here for Nikon Coolpix P300 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $344.99
from 2 stores |
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Nikon 1 J1
Ranked 20th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras Nikon's entry into the mirrorless field, the J1 accompanies the V1 as co... more » 10.1 megapixel CX CMOS sensor; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; 3-inch LCD screen; Optical image stabilization; 10 fps continuous burst; RAW capture; Manual modes; Lithium-ion battery |
Starting at $396.95
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Nikon 1 J2
Ranked 24th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras Nikon has announced a modest upgrade to their popular J1 in the J2. more » 10.1 megapixel CX CMOS sensor; 1080/60p HD video with stereo sound; 3-inch 921,000 dot LCD screen; Optical image stabilization; 10 fps continuous burst; RAW capture; Manual modes; Lithium-ion battery |
Starting at $358.00
from 10 stores |
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Nikon Coolpix P7700
Ranked 16th of 24 in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras Nikon's P7700 skips a few models numbers from its predecessor the P7100,... more » 12.2 megapixel 1/1.7" backside-illuminated CMOS sensor; 7.1X optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle and f2.0-4 aperture; 1080/30p HD video capture with stereo sound; 8fps continuous burst; Image stabilizatio... Click Here for Nikon Coolpix P7700 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $389.00
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Nikon Coolpix P500
Ranked 19th of 24 in Extended Zoom Digital Cameras Nikon's P500 rockets into the 2011 superzoom arms race, packing a BSI CM... more » 12.1 megapixels; BSI CMOS sensor; 36x optical zoom; 22.5mm wide-angle; Optical image stabilization; Max aperture f/3.5; EXPEED C2 processor; 3-inch tilting LCD, 921k pixels; Electronic viewfinder; 1080p... Click Here for Nikon Coolpix P500 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $339.00
from 10 stores |
