Best Digital Cameras For Less Than 300 Dollars

Once upon a time, digital cameras were sophisticated and expensive pieces of photographic machinery that not everyone could afford. However as time and technology progressed, digital cameras became more accessible and affordable to the general public. While there are digital cameras out there that can cost thousands of dollars, there are also digital cameras out there that
deliver great results for only a few hundred. When choosing a camera, there are a few factors to look for. Megapixels, optical zoom, movie modes and LCD screens are just a few features that most all good digital cameras have. Here are our picks for some of the best digital cameras for less than 300 dollars:

Canon Powershot A540 – This offering from the trusted Canon company offers many benefits for home photographers, including a nice price. For less than $250, you'll get 6 megapixels, 4x optical zoom, auto and manual exposure, amazing auto focus, a 2.5 LCD screen and even a fun movie mode.

Sony Cybershot W100 – This simple yet attractive camera features 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, movie mode, a 2.5 screen, auto and manual focus, and much more. And because it's from Sony, you know it's quality. You'll get all this and more for around $295.

Panasonic Digital Still Camera – For around $200, you can get this offering from the Panasonic company. This digital camera offers 3x optical zoom, 5 megapixels, image stabilization and so much more in a cute, compact silver body.

Nikon Coolpix P4 – This entry barely makes it into the category of best digital cameras for less than 300 dollars. Offered at about $299, this compact camera from Nikon boasts 8.1 megapixels, 3.5 optical zoom, a lithium ion battery, auto focus and exposure, a 2.5 inch screen and movie mode.

Kodak Easyshare V570 – For around $265, this sleek black and silver camera features two built in interchangeable lenses, 5 megapixels, wide angle shooting, 5x optical zoom, movie capture of 30 frames per second and much more.

These are just a few of the best digital cameras for less than 300 dollars. There are many other digital cameras by various manufacturers that can be yours for a reasonable price, if you know where to look. With some smart shopping, you can find an amazing digital camera without spending a fortune.

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