The Six Best Advanced Compact Digital Cameras In The World

The six best advanced compact digital cameras in the world

If you're looking for a digital camera with a few more features then the subcompact or compact models we reviewed earlier, then the six advanced compact digital models on our list below will meet your requirements.

•1. Fujifilm FinePix E900CR Best Buy The 9 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix E900CR has superb print quality and is middle of the road for ease of use when compared to our other six picks for the best advanced compact digital cameras in the world. Coming in at a light 9 ounces the designers have added secure grips to handle the extra weight in your hand and standard manual controls for the more advanced photographer who wants to control every aspect of a picture. The E900 comes with a 12.1 ft flash range, a 2 second next-shot delay, a 4x optical zoom and a 0.8 second shutter lag. This model has the longest lasting battery life with either AA batteries or the included charger allowing up to 280 shots with either power source. The movie mode feature comes standard with this model as it does all the advanced compact digital cameras on out list of the best and it is standard in all types of digital cameras we have reviewed in this series of hubs on digital cameras. Price $280.

•2. Kodak EasyShare P880 The 8 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P880 has the best print quality and ease of use of all the advanced compact digital cameras on the market today. Weighting a hefty 21 ounces the Kodak comes with secure grips that you will need to keep the weight from slipping from your hand and like all the models reviewed on this list comes with standard manual controls so you can control the aspects of each shot that you want to. The P880 comes with a 13.1 ft flash range, a 2 second next-shot delay, a 5.8x optical zoom and a 1.5 shutter lag. This model comes with a standard charger and will take about 260 shots on average in either mode before needing additional power. The standard lens included with this model is a wide angle lens for added shot versatility and this model comes with the eyeglass feature standard. Price $340.

•3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 The 8.3 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 comes in a 3rd on our list with comparable print quality and ease of functionality to the Kodak EasyShare P880. Weighting in at a Spartan 7 ounces, this model is closer in weight to compact or subcompact models and manual controls are standard in case you need a little more control of a shot. The Lumix DMC includes a 13.5 ft flash range, a 2 second next-shot delay, a 1.3 shutter lag and a 4x optical zoom. The Panasonic Lumix only comes with the charger and no option for AA batteries but this is common with half the models on our list and takes about 240 pictures before requiring recharging. Movie mode feature is of course standard with this model, as well as a wide angle lens, and an image stabilizer in case you're a little nervous. Price $390.

•4. Olympus SP-350 The 8 megapixel Olympus SP-350 has about the same print quality and ease of use as the Fujifilm FinePIx E900CR (1st on our list). Weighting in at a lightweight 8 ounces for an advanced digital camera, standard manual controls are also included in this model as well as a secure grip in case of accidents. The Olympus SP-350 includes a 12.5 ft flash range, a 7 second next-shot delay, a 3x optical zoom and a 1.4 second shutter delay. The Olympus SP-350 only comes with the ability to use AA batteries to power the camera, this can be a inconvenience for some, and has the shortest battery life at 200 shots on average before you will need new batteries. This model also comes standard with the movie mode feature, which appears on all the digital cameras we have reviewed. Price $230.

•5. Kodak EasyShare P712 The 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare's print quality was the lowest of all six models reviewed here but her ease of use was superb. Weighting in at a hefty 16 ounces this model needs the standard secure grip to handle the weight in certain situations and comes standard with manual controls so you can alter the conditions of the shot if you didn't like the first one. The Kodak EasyShare P712 comes with a 17.4 ft flash range, the longest of all the models on our list, a 2 second next-shot time delay, a 0.9 shutter lag, and a 12x optical zoom. This model only comes with the ability to recharge and not the option for AA batteries but it will take about 260 shots before recharging is required. Of course the movie mode is standard, but this model also includes an image stabilizer to help you and the eyeglass feature is standard. Price $410.

•6. Leica D-LUX 2 The 8.3 megapixel Leica D-LUX 2 has superb print quality and ease of functionality comparable to all the models on our list. Weighting in at a meagre 8 ounces in size this advanced model doesn't come with a standard secure grip, but manual controls are controls are included to give you more control of each shot. The Leica D-LUX 2 has the shortest flash range of the models on our list at only 5.9 feet, a relatively long next-shot delay of 6 seconds, a 1 second shutter delay and a 4x optical zoom for the longer shots. Like the Kodak EasyShare this model only comes with a charger and no option for using AA batteries to power the camera, but it will take about 240 shots before you will need to recharge it on average. With the standard movie mode feature, a standard wide angle lens and image stabilizer this advanced digital camera comes in at number six on our list of the world's best advanced compact digital cameras. Price $690.

Well that's it for this hub; we hope you have found the advanced compact digital camera you were looking for here. Join us next time as we will discuss the six best super zoom digital cameras on the market today and all their features. Until next time hubber, happy hubbing!