Top 15 digital cameras

The advantages include compactness and light weight: Coolpix A100 will not delay the pocket, and in bright light will give a pretty decent picture.The only pity is that the battery life is small: in video mode, for example, it will last only 30 minutes.

Naturally, all the signs of origin are obvious - a lax body (especially chromoplastic buttons cut the eye), and the very name of the series directly refers you-know-to which company. Well, at least the gnawed pear was not painted on the body, and that was fine.

But in the end, buying a camera for the money, what to expect? On hand, we get as much as 21 megapixels, rammed into a 1 / 2.3-inch matrix. The possibilities of the photographer fairly limit the fixed value of the aperture and the narrow range of sensitivity of the matrix, although, on the other hand, the Chinese should be respected, at least for the fact that they did not, in their tradition, lift the maximum ISO into space. Here, the maximum is ISO 800, and the matrix still more or less pulls this sensitivity.

But in terms of the simplicity of the iLook settings, undoubtedly, it is necessary to recognize the best among the inexpensive “soap dishes” - the menu items here are so few that even a child will deal with it.

Diligently mimicking the old “DSLR”, this camera remains a very modern digital camera, besides with interchangeable optics (Micro 4/3 bayonet). The matrix here with the same resolution is less than that of the Fujifilm X70 (crop factor 2), but is quite comparable in image quality. In addition, the developers have supplemented the camera with optical and software image stabilizers: a blurry frame is much worse than underexposed or noisy, all the more so in RAW you can cope with this.

The decision to place three function keys on the case should be assessed: the purpose of each can be configured through the menu according to your needs.It is much more convenient than the case overloaded with buttons "for all cases" or, on the contrary, the need to constantly dig into the menu. Function buttons, for example, you can put a quick adjustment of the sensitivity of the matrix, exposure compensation, switching the shooting mode. Moreover, the rest of the camera buttons and even the mode dial are also programmable! Of course, this may already seem to be overkill, but according to the possibilities of adjustment “for themselves”, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II is undoubtedly the leader in its segment.

There is no viewfinder, but the three-inch touch screen is extremely functional: you can quickly adjust the shooting parameters, and in the user presets mode you can set the desired ones from your own presets with one touch. For the sake of compactness, the screen does not rotate, but in inconvenient positions you can use it to sight your smartphone by connecting it to the camera via Wi-Fi.

Another plus is the use of a conventional microUSB connector for charging: you can safely take the power bank for all gadgets on the road, and not a pack of batteries for the camera separately.

Successful development of the Japanese corporation: in terms of its qualities, the camera is close to professional. The X-Trans CMOS II matrix with a resolution of 16.3 megapixels has a primary color filter that allows you to abandon the low-pass filter and thereby increase the pixel-by-pixel resolution. The results of shooting at high ISO (3200 and sometimes even 6400) are very worthy. The combination of phase and contrasting focus allows you to quickly take pictures with perfect sharpness: autofocus does not slow down even in difficult conditions when you need to quickly determine the distance to the object. The camera has two shutters - electronic (with a shutter speed of up to 1/32000) and classic mechanical.

Relatively inexpensive and very popular digital camera. The BSI CMOS matrix is ​​small, so 20.8 megapixels do not give any special advantages. But the hybrid 171-point focus allows the camera to quickly determine the distance to the object. The model is good for low light conditions (although in daylight at dusk it may cause a blink of exposure).J5 shows a low noise level throughout the entire range of photosensitivity: it is noticeable only at ISO 6400 and higher, and even at ISO 12800, pictures printed in a small format are quite decent. The camera is great for sequential shooting - its speed is 20 frames / s and the buffer for the same 20 frames. And with a fixed autofocus shooting speed up to 60 frames / sec. What is missing is the viewfinder and the ability to connect an external flash.

Inch matrix here is noisy at high ISO values, so the lens with f1.8 should once again thank the creators: with darker optics you would have to switch to increased sensitivity more often, and then either clean the RAW, or belatedly remember that the photos went in jpeg.

The controls are extremely simplified and recessed into the body: plus the convenience of the “pocket life”, minus the convenience in large hands. Electronic viewfinder, unlike older models, is not here, as well as an inclined screen, but it is more than pleasantly reflected in the price.

Retro housing and super modern “stuffing” - this is how you can characterize this device. Mirrorless from Olympus has a good Micro 4/3 sensor with a resolution of 16.1 MP. True Pic VII processor provides fast camera operation. The 81-point autofocus occasionally misses only in low light. The three-axis matrix stabilization system VCM E-M10 allows you to shoot with it in the most difficult conditions and at the same time get good photos. The main functions can be controlled from a smartphone via Wi-Fi. The swivel screen is useful for selfies, but the lack of a viewfinder is one of the few weak points. As the video: the maximum possible - 30 frames / s in Full HD resolution.

An excellent CMOS APS-C matrix with a resolution of 24.3 megapixels and a BIONZ X processor can raise the maximum ISO value to 25600, and even at such high values, maintain good detail and color reproduction. The camera has one of the fastest hybrid autofocus systems available today. It consists of 179 phase sensors, occupying 92% of the entire matrix and 25 contrasting, which greatly increases the chances of catching the right moment when shooting fast moving objects.At the same time, it is not clear why the developers limited the serial shooting to 6 frames / s, so the model is not suitable for reportage purposes. But the video here is at a good level.

Canon was the last to enter the “mirrorless” market and is still catching up, but the EOS M3 is already a very competitive model. It has exactly the same 24-megapixel APS-C matrix as in the mirror Canon EOS 750D and 760D. Due to this, high-quality images can be obtained up to ISO 3200 (and with a high-quality EF-lens - and much higher). Automatic white balance is quite accurate, there are no blunders. Focusing is not super-fast, but sufficient for domestic purposes. You can control the camera (adjust the exposure, select the focus point and view the pictures) remotely via a smartphone using the EOS Remote application. Among the drawbacks, we note the absence of the viewfinder and a very low burst speed (4 frames / s).

Forgive us fans of the brand, but we will put “Leika” in the rating of the best premium digital cameras in second place. Yes, this compact and austerely decorated retro-style flaunts exactly the very same label, yes, it has excellent high-aperture optics (f1.7!) And a FF matrix of 24 million effective pixels ... But no matter how good the camera is can not take pictures two times better than the "Sony", which means that the ratio "price-quality" is not in the lead. Not everyone will be able to give up to 300 thousand for a compact camera with replaceable optics, is not it?

The APS-C matrix has a resolution of 24 megapixels and a solid operating range of sensitivity: the minimum shutter speed provided by the mechanical shutter is 1/8000 seconds, and it really can be used. With the latest update of software that can be downloaded from the corporate site, there is support for video in 4K format. As for the noise, they are comparable with what is more usual for full-size matrices, and certainly not for the “crooked”. It remains only to regret that in the price list there are six figures, and not five ...