Saturday, August 2, 2014

Please help me choose a point-and-shoot digital camera ­ preferably with a 12 megapixel (or more) sensor, at least 20x optical zoom, and a water resistant toughened body ­ within Rs.16,000.
At this price point, you can either get a point and-shoot with a super-zoom lens or one that's water-, shockand dustproof.
In super zooms, you could look at...

Nikon Coolpix S9700: 16MP CMOS sensor | 30x optical zoom | 3-inch OLED display | ISO 125-6400 | Wi-Fi, GPS | 19 preset scene modes, manual mode | JPEG, WAV, MOV file formats | 1080p30fps video recording | Li-ion battery, approx 300 shots | Rs.17,550

Nikon Coolpix P530: 16MP CMOS sensor | 42x optical zoom | 3-inch LCD display | ISO 100-6400 | 21 preset scene modes, manual mode | JPEG, WAV, MOV file formats | 1080p30fps video recording | Li-ion battery, approx 240 shots | Rs.16,999

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS: 16MP CMOS sensor | 18x optical zoom | 3-inch LCD display | ISO 100-3200 | Wi-Fi, NFC | 17 preset scene modes | JPG, MP4 file formats | 720p30fps video recording | Li-ion battery, approx 290 shots | Rs.15,550 (Note: While shooting at full zoom, it is normal to notice a drop in detail and increase in grain. This will be more visible in low-light scenes and when the image is viewed at actual size.) On the other hand, if you're looking for a rugged waterproof shooter that will brave the elements, then look at the...

Nikon Coolpix AW120: 16MP CMOS sensor | 5x optical zoom | 3-inch OLED display | ISO 125-6400 | Wi-Fi, GPS | 19 preset scene modes | JPEG, WAV, MOV file formats | 1080p30fps video recording | Li-ion battery, approx 350 shots | Rs.16,155

Olympus Stylus TG-2: 12MP CMOS sensor | 4x optical zoom | 3-inch OLED display | ISO 100-6400 | GPS | JPEG, AVI, MOV | 1080p30fps video recording | Li-ion battery, 350 shots | `18,500 These are built to withstand harsh weather, falls, and even a dip in water. But despite carrying the `rugged' nomenclature, it is advised you read the camera manual for correct handling tips.

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