Compact cameras have made a comeback, thanks to Generation Z, who have been looking for ways to ditch their smartphones. Since this group is young and wishes to dabble with nostalgic devices, they have consistently been looking for a new camera every other month. Today, we are listing the ones that are trending on Google and showcasing what makes these compact cameras so enticing. If you are a Gen Z reader who is looking for a camera, you may find what you are looking for today.
Sony NEX 5 (Not Really a Traditional Compact, Though)
Launched in 2010, this is the first camera in the Nex 5 series, which is also an interchangeable lens camera. The compact camera featured a 14MP APS-C sensor, an ISO range of up to 12,800, and a burst rate of 7fps. The 920,000-dot tilting screen made it easy to create images, and it is so compact that it can be easily taken around for your day-to-day activities. In our tests, we found the camera to have a fast autofocus, and it can track faces with ease. To us, it seemed faster than the GF-1. At the same time, the image quality is exceptional for its time. It’s right behind the Canon 7D, and the high ISO quality is just as great. If you’re looking for a step up from a phone, this is a great option.
The Nikon Coolpix S9300 offers a 1/2.3-inch 16MP sensor, with a 25–450mm lens. The camera has a vibration reduction feature, a 3-inch 921-k dot LCD, and can record video up to 1080p. You also get GPS with this, and a burst rate of 6.9fps. The device is known as a compact travel camera, which is easy to lug around. Plus, its zoom lens offers more details than that of a smartphone.
Fujifilm FinePix E510
This is one of the oldest compact cameras, launched in 2004. The Fujilim E510 offers a 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with 5.2MP resolution. It also features a 3.2x optical zoom lens with a focal range of 28-91mm. In addition, you get macro mode, ISO up to only 400, and a 2-inch 154k dot LCD. Unlike other compact offerings, this device comes with an optical viewfinder, so you don’t have to rely on your LCD. There are also manual and automatic controls, which is great if you want to use it as a point and shoot.
Canon S90
The Canon S90 also features a 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with 10MP resolution. It offered a 28-105mm lens, ISO sensitivity up to 1600, a burst rate of 1.9fps, and a 3-inch 461,000-dot LCD. The lens had a ring that mimics the aperture; it’s a lens feature with an f2 aperture, which gave decent depth of field, and one could also shoot in RAW format. Overall, a device like this gives plenty of flexibility, allowing photographers to work with both manual and automatic modes. With creative filters, one can tweak colors and adjust the contrast. It is a device that can be taken everywhere with ease.
Each compact camera offers something different. If you are looking to purchase one, do bear in mind they can be slow, given how old the models are but they are certainly quite worthwhile to hold and shoot with.
