The Best Compact Digital Camera

There are numerous point and shoot digital cameras on the market with huge differences in price and features. If I had a choice between a DSLR camera and a high end point and shoot, the DSLR wins hands down. However, point and shoot digital cameras do have their advantages and it is their compactness, portability and the ability to take limited video images which gets me interested.

After reviewing all the point and shoot digital cameras currently on the market, my recommendation would be the new Fujifilm FinePix F30. As with the previous Fujifilm models, the revolutionary Fujifilm F10 and F11 which has a high ISO range of up to 1600, the Fujifilm F30 continues further with a range of up to 3200 and also includes a new anti-shake and flash systems. The high ISO results in higher light sensitivities and allow the FinePix F30 to shoot with faster shutter speeds. This is a tried and true photographic technique that reduces blurring not only due to camera shake, but subject movement as well.

In addition, the Fujifilm Finepix F30 has a new high resolution 2.5 inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels. This is almost twice the resolution of its competitors. (The Fujifilm Finepix F10 has 115,000 pixels and the F11 has 153,000 pixels on their screen and both lack the anti-shake function).

The Fujifilm Finepix F30 has also won two international awards:



1. The Best Compact Digital Camera in Europe 2006 – FinePix F30 (2006 European TIPA awards)

The Fujifilm FinePix F30 is the world’s first digital compact camera to deliver ISO 3200 sensitivity at full resolution. This means that it can give sharp images, even at nighttime, or with fast-moving subjects. Users are able to produce sharp images with minimal noise, no subject
blurring and atmospheric lighting in dark conditions. In addition, the FinePix F30 has 15 new scene modes from underwater, beach and snow, to sunset, party and fireworks. These make it easier than ever for users to experiment with photography in a range of different lighting
conditions.

2. The 2006 DIMA award

The Fujifilm F30 won due their unique use of technology or applications that result in a significant user benefit. DIMA's selection of both capture and output products from Fujifilm demonstrates the company's wide-ranging expertise in digital imaging while reinforcing Fujifilm's status as one of the most innovative companies in photography. here’s what they say:

"The 6.3 MegaPixel FinePix F30 is the world's first compact, point-and-shoot digital camera for consumers with full-resolution ISO equivalency speeds as high as 3200 - a setting previously reserved for professional and advanced amateur digital camera models. It can do so thanks to the second generation of Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology, which minimizes the graininess or "noise" often associated with digital photos, resulting in sharper pictures".