Digital Cameras Under £200
Once you are prepared to between £150 and £200 for a digital camera you have almost full choice when it comes to buying compact models. You can choose between some of the best pocket cameras and some cameras with a tremendous amount of zoom if you need that sort of power to get in close to distant subjects.
At this price point build quality is usually very good. You should also be able to find cameras offering eye catching picture quality. Unless you are in the market for an older model all cameras are likely to be able to record High Definition movies.
At this level cameras with manual exposure control start to be more widely available. This type of digital camera is more likely to appeal to the more serious photographer who sees photography as a hobby.
Olympus SP-810UZ
Type: Super Zoom
14 Megapixels 36x Zoom
Guide Price: £151.58
The SP-810UZ offers exceptional zoom power with a 36x zoom lens. It has a mode for shooting 3D still images and can also record High Definition movies. Image stabilisation is available and there is a 3 inch LCD screen for composing your photos. For close up shots there is a macro mode that can focus from 5 cm away form your subject. The SP-810UZ is available in silver and black.
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Sony DSC WX100
Type: Extra Zoom
18 Megapixels 10x Zoom
Guide Price: £154.00 Rating: 81/100
The Cybershot DSC WX100 packs a lot into its small body. As well as the powerful lens it can take 3D still shots and capture Full High Definition Movies. For capturing action there is a high speed burst mode that can take up to 10 frames per second. Image Stabilisation is available for still shots and movies. If you are new to photography there is an Easy Shooting Mode to help get you started.
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Panasonic DMC FS35
Type: Extra Zoom
16 Megapixels 8x Zoom
Guide Price: £159.99 Rating: 81/100
The Lumix DMC FS35 offers some extra zoom compared to a lot of compact digital cameras. The amount of zoom available can be increased to a maximum of 18x when shooting at lower resolutions. The camera is able to capture High Definition movies and has software built in that makes it easier for you to upload photos and video clips to web sites such as Facebook and YouTube.
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Olympus SP-720UZ
Type: Super Zoom
14 Megapixels 26x Zoom
Guide Price: £159.99
Aside from its obvious ability to zoom in on distant subjects the SP-720UZ is able to squeeze in wide scenes and can focus from 1cm away from your subject in macro mode. There is a burst mode that can reel off up to 6 shots at a rate of 5 frames per second. You can shoot High Definition movies and there is a 3D still photo feature. The LCD screen is 3 inches in size.
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Sony DSC H90
Type: Extra Zoom
16 Megapixels 16x Zoom
Guide Price: £164.60 Rating: 80/100
The Cybershot DSC H90 is a powerful digital camera. Features include High Definition Movies, Image Stabilisation for both still photos and movies and a 3 inch LCD screen. It can capture 360 degree panoramic shots. In macro mode it is able to focus from 5cm away from your subject.
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Olympus TG-620
Type: Waterproof
12 Megapixels 5x Zoom
Guide Price: £164.99
The TG-620 is waterproof to depths of 5m, shockproof to falls of 1.5m and can continue to operate in temperatures down to -10 degrees centigrade. It has plenty of other features too. These include a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and battery charging via a USB port. There is also a 3D stills photography mode as well as being able to shoot full 1080p High Definition movies.
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Fuji Finepix F770EXR
Type: Extra Zoom
16 Megapixels 20x Zoom
Guide Price: £169.00 Rating: 84/100
The Finepix F770EXR has an impressive range of features. They are all packed into a relatively small body size. Features include a wide angle lens, High Definition movies with stereo sound, image stabilisation and GPS. For more control over picture taking there are manual exposure settings. There is also a RAW mode. If you are looking for something different you can try the 360 degree motion panorama.
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Panasonic DMC FT20
Type: Waterproof
16 Megapixels 4x Zoom
Guide Price: £169.99 Rating: 81/100
Taking a look at the robust features on offer the Lumix DMC FT20 is waterproof to 5m, shockproof to falls of 1.5m and freezeproof down to -10 degrees centigrade. Aside from those features it operates as a straightforward point and shoot digital camera. It can shoot High Definition movies, has image stabilisation, a 2.7 inch LCD screen and can focus from 5cm away from your subject.
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Olympus SZ-31MR
Type: Super Zoom
16 Megapixels 24x Zoom
Guide Price: £172.89 Rating: 81/100
The SZ-31MR has a wide angle lens, a 3 inch LCD screen and a macro mode that can focus from 3cm away from your subject for close up photography. Other features include being able to shoot High Definition movies, image stabilisation and a special mode for creating panoramic shots. You can attach the camera to a USB port when the battery needs charging.
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Panasonic DMC TZ30
Type: Extra Zoom
14 Megapixels 20x Zoom
Guide Price: £172.99 Rating: 83/100
The Lumix DMC TZ30 has an impressive range of features. These include GPS positioning, High Definition movies with stereo sound, manual exposure controls, a 3 inch LCD screen and image stabilisation. In macro mode the camera can focus from 3cm away from the subject and there is also a high speed shooting mode that can capture up to 10 frames per second.
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Panasonic DMC TZ25
Type: Extra Zoom
12 Megapixels 16x Zoom
Guide Price: £177.78 Rating: 82/100
The Lumix DMC TZ25 has a wide range of features. These include manual exposure controls (Fully Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority), a burst mode capable of firing off still photos at a rate of 10 frames per second and image stabilisation. It can record High Definition movies and produce 3D photos too. There is a 3 inch LCD screen and in macro mode the minimum focusing distance is 3cm.
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Sony DSC HX20V
Type: Extra Zoom
18 Megapixels 20x Zoom
Guide Price: £179.98 Rating: 85/100
The Cybershot DSC HX20V packs in plenty of features. These include GPS, High Definition Movies, Image Stabilisation for stills and movies and a 3 inch LCD screen. Other features worth a mention are a burst mode that can capture up to 10 frames per second and a mode for throwing the background out of focus to accentuate your main subject. The LCD screen is 3 inches in size and the camera is capable of focusing from 1cm away from your subject in macro mode.
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Panasonic DMC FT3
Type: Waterproof
12 Megapixels 4.6x Zoom
Guide Price: £179.99
The Lumix DMC FT3 is a robust digital camera. It is waterproof to depths of 12m, freezeproof down to temperatures of -10 degrees centigrade, shockproof to drops of 2m and dustproof too. Features also include a compass, GPS positioning, a barometer and an altimeter. It can also shoot High Definition movies.
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Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type: Waterproof
16 Megapixels 5x Zoom
Guide Price: £179.99 Rating: 82/100
The Coolpix AW100 is waterproof to depths of 10m, shockproof to drops of 1.5m and freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14 degrees centigrade. Features include GPS tracking, an electronic compass and a world wide map. Aside from the robust and tracking features the Coolpix AW100 operates as a simple point and shoot digital camera. It has a macro mode that can focus from 1cm away from the subject. It is also capable of shooting Full High Definition movies.
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Nikon Coolpix P310
Type: Advanced Compact
16 Megapixels 4.2x Zoom
Guide Price: £179.99 Rating: 83/100
The Coolpix P310 is a high quality compact camera. The key feature is the f/1.8 aperture. This makes the Coolpix P310 a good choice for lowlight photography. Other features include Full High Definition movies, image stabilisation and a 3 inch LCD screen with a much higher resolution than you find on a typical digital camera. In macro mode the camera is capable of focusing from 2cm away from your subject. There are also a set of manual exposure controls.
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Canon Powershot SX260 HS
Type: Extra Zoom
12 Megapixels 20x Zoom
Guide Price: £179.99 Rating: 86/100
The Powershot SX260 HS packs a wide range of features into a relatively small body size. These include GPS tracking, a 20x wide angle lens, a 3 inch LCD screen and manual exposure controls (Fully Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority). It can shoot High Definition movies with stereo sound as well as slow motion movies. It has image stabilisation for both still photos and movies.
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Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type: Waterproof
14 Megapixels 5x Zoom
Guide Price: £181.81
The Optio WG-1 GPS offers GEO tagging so that you know exactly where you were when a picture was taken. It is waterproof to depths of 10m, protected against falls of up to 1.5m, crushproof to weights of 100kg and freezeproof to temperatures down to -10 degrees centigrade. It has a 2.7 inch LCD screen and can shoot High Definition movies. It also has five lights around the lens. These are activated fro close up shots to ensure your subject is lit correctly.
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Olympus SP-820UZ
Type: Super Zoom
14 Megapixels 40x Zoom
Guide Price: £189.00
The big attraction of the Olympus SP-820UZ is the 40x zoom lens. This gives you the flexibility to photograph more or less any typical photo opportunity. Other features include a 3 inch LCD screen, a macro mode that can focus from 1cm away from your subject and the ability to shoot High Definition Movies. Power is supplied by AA batteries.
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Panasonic DMC GF2
Type: Compact System Camera
12 Megapixels
Guide Price: £189.95
The Lumix DMC GF2 is remarkably small for a camera that offers you the ability to interchange lenses. The camera body itself is almost pocket sized. There are plenty of advanced features on offer for the more discerning photographer. These include manual exposure, Full High Definition movies, 3.2 frames per second and a 3 inch touch controlled LCD screen.
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Canon Powershot SX500 IS
Type: Extra Zoom
16 Megapixels 30x Zoom
Guide Price: £194.99
The Powershot SX500 IS gives you a lot of zoom in a compact sized body. In macro mode the camera can focus from more or less next to your subject. Other features include a 3 inch LCD screen, manual exposure modes and High Definition Movies. Stereo sound can be recorded with a movie. You can also opt to shoot movies in the popular iFrame format.
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Olympus TG-820
Type: Waterproof
12 Megapixels 5x Zoom
Guide Price: £196.99 Rating: 83/100
The Olympus TG-820 is one of the most robust digital cameras you will find. It can withstand depths of 10m, is shockproof to falls of 2m and can work in temperatures as low as -10 degrees centigrade. In addition it is also crushproof to weights of 100kg. There is a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and a Full 1080p High Definition movie mode. Olympus have also included the ability to produce 3D still photos and battery charging via a USB port.
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Sony DSC TX55
Type: Ultra Compact
16 Megapixels 5x Zoom
Guide Price: £199.00 Rating: 85/100
The Cybershot DSC TX55 is one of the slimmest digital cameras around at just over 13mm wide. It is touch controlled, with a large 3.3 inch LCD screen. It can produce 3D still images as well as 3D panoramas. The Cybershot DSC TX55 is able to shoot High Definition movies and is available in red, black, silver and violet.
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Sony DSC HX10V
Type: Extra Zoom
18 Megapixels 16x Zoom
Guide Price: £199.99
The Cybershot DSC HX10V has Full High Definition Movies, GPS, a 3 inch LCD screen and a good quality G series lens. Other features include Image Stabilisation for still shots and movies, a macro mode that can focus from 5cm away from your subject and a 3D photo mode. There is a high speed burst mode that can capture shots at up to 10 frames per second, plus a feature that can defocus backgrounds to make your subject stand out more. There is an inbuilt guide and an Easy Shooting mode.
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