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August 25, 2009 · 189 views

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Text : Taufan Irawan | Photos : Brand’s Website
So you have decided to invest in a new digital camera and you want something that is convenience and can fit in your pocket, yet you still want a device that can perform almost equally as a digital SLR camera?
That is a lot to ask for in a small device, but we didn’t say it’s impossible. We will give you some pointers and options on choosing the perfect compact digital camera.Before we get into more details, it is important to note that this type of camera isn’t as economical as you would think. Some of them will cost you the same amount of money as a semi pro digital SLR. So, if you don’t mind the size and weight of a digital SLR, it is still the best choice for versatility, image quality and price. But if you have the budget and a digital SLR is not an option or you need a sidekick for your regular digital SLR, you might find this feature very useful.

Most of the compact cameras that we recommend here have more versatility than any compact digital camera available in the market. These new generation of compact digital camera or what we like to call it as premium compact camera offers more than just a point and shoot camera.

 You won’t see any nicer compacts than the selection we’re about to present, the quality built and the sleek design are superb. Most of these cameras have the same similarity of adopting a retro style compact camera as their basic silhouette. Hence, most of them featured in black matte material and reduces the amount of silver accents on the camera. Simple, elegant and sophisticated, maybe these three words best describe their physical form.

We have selected the best of 5 compact digital cameras from 5 different manufacturers. We believe these cameras catalyzed the comeback of this sector of the market, which was presumed “killed” by budget SLR. But in the past year we’ve seen the market has change its sentiment by welcoming these fine little machine with positive reviews. Take a look at our pick for the best compact digital camera available.

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