The Worlds 6 Best Compact Digital Cameras

The World's 6 Best Compact Digital Cameras

Here are our picks for the world's six best digital cameras, hopefully this makes your decision on which digital camera to purchase easier and less time consuming.

Welcome hubber! Today we are continuing our discussion of digital cameras with our list of the six best compact digital cameras in the world to make choosing the model you want easier. Based on the judgement of uncropped 8x10 prints we viewed all the compact digital cameras on our list of the worlds best produced images that were very good or excellent in quality. However, if we had gone with only a small section of the original image and enlarged it to the desired 8x10 dimensions, the higher pixel compact digital cameras would produce far better results than the ones with lower pixel ratings. The advanced compact and superzoom digital cameras on the market include many features that a demanding photographer will fall in love with, such as manual controls, especially long battery life, and a next shot delay no longer than two seconds.

The rating system we use lists the models by overall performance from 1 to 6, with additional data on certain features added in for you to use to make your choice.

•1. Canon PowerShot A630 Ranking 1st on our list of the worlds best compact digital cameras the Canon PowerShot A630 is a 8 megapixel digital camera providing above average print quality and ease of use, the A630 allows you to take up to 520 pictures within a flash range of 13.8 ft, only has a 2 second next-shot delay and a 0.9 second shutter lag. With a dry weight of 12 ounces the A630 is the heaviest model on our list of compact digital cameras, but the secure grip provided will help it keep from slipping from your hand. With the A630 you can use your shots to create a home movie for your future grand kids to view using the movie mode feature. Add in fully functional manual controls for those who want control of the finer adjustments they make to their shots, a 4x optical zoom, the ability to use AA batteries and you have our pick for the best overall compact digital camera on the market today. Price $260.

•2. Kodak EasyShare C875 Ranking 2nd on our list the Kodak EasyShare C875 is an 8 megapixel compact digital camera providing about the same print quality and ease of use as the Canon PowerShot A630. The Kodak differs from the Canon PowerShot in that its battery life will allow about 260 shots before needing new batteries as compared to 560 shots for the Canon PowerShot. In addition it has a 13.5 ft flash range, a 2 second shot-delay, a 0.5 second shutter lag, a weight of 7 ounces and secure grips for easier handling. The Kodak also has the movie mode feature to combine shots into a movie, a 5x optical zoom, comprehensive manual controls to provide extra control of all aspects of each shot and can be powered with AA batteries. Price $190.

•3. Hewlett-Packard R967 The 3rd compact digital camera on our list is the 10 megapixel Hewlett-Packard R967 providing comparable print and ease of use to the first two models on our list. The Hewlett-Packard R967 has less battery life providing only about 160 shots before needing re-charging, this model doesn't come with the ability to run on AA batteries. With a 15.6 ft flash range, a 2 second shot-delay, a 0.2 second shutter lag, and a wet weight of 8 ounces the Hewlett-Packard is truly one of the best compact digital cameras in the world. This model also comes with the movie mode, a 3x optical zoom and the ability to control all aspects of camera operation manually. Price $320.

•4. Kodak EasyShare One Ranking 4th on the list of the worlds best compact digital cameras the 4 megapixel Kodak EasyShare provides even better print quality then the first three cameras on this list and is just as easy to operate. This model has about the same battery life as the Hewlett-Packard R967 providing about 150 shots before recharging is required and like the Hewlett-Packard doesn't come with the ability to use AA batteries. With only a 10.5 ft flash range you have to stay closer to your subject in low light conditions, the same 2 second shot-delay as the first three models on the list, a 0.6 second shutter lag and a weight of 9 ounces the Kodak EasyShare will provide you with hours of picture taking nirvana. This model also comes with the movie mode feature, a 3x optical zoom like the Hewlett-Packard, but no manual control feature to provide finer control of ease shot. Price $250.

•5. Canon PowerShot A530 The fifth compact digital camera on the list of the world's best compact digital cameras is the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A530. This compact model provides about the same print quality and is as easy to operate as all the models on the list. Providing about 360 shots before needing new AA batteries the Canon PowerShot A530 has the second best battery life of the models on our list. With a short 11.5 ft flash range, a 2 second shot-delay, a 0.8 second shutter lag and a dry weight of 7 ounces with a secure grip the Kodak EasyShare is a compact digital camera for all occasions. Like all the models on this list the A530 comes with the movie mode feature, a 4x optical zoom and manual controls for the more discerning photographer. Price $140.

•6. Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart R927 The sixth and last model on the list the 8.1 megapixel PhotoSmart comes with about the same level of print quality and ease of operation as all the models, accept for the slightly better in print quality Kodak EasyShare One, and provides about 200 shots before needing more power for additional shots. The Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart R927 has a 15.6 ft flash range, only a 1 second shot-delay, a 0.4 second shutter lag and a dry weight of 7 ounces the PhotoSmart R927 and has to be considered one of the best compact digital cameras in the world. Like all the reviewed models the PhotoSmart comes with the movie mode feature and complete manual controls for the photographer who wants more control over all aspects of each shot. Price $250.

Well that's it for this hub; we hope you found the compact digital camera you were looking for. Join us in the following days as we will bring you additional hubs on the best subcompact, advanced compact, super zoom, and SLR model digital cameras in the world. Until next time, happy hubbing!