The best cameras for travel

October 08, 2020

If you love traveling and need the right camera model , be sure to check out our rating, where we present you with cameras specifically designed for travel.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

The Sony camera is slightly smaller and noticeably lighter, measuring 102x58x36 mm and weighing 213 g. The standard lens is a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar with 7 optical elements, and the focal length is from 28 to 100.8 mm . In short, the compact camera created by Sony has received quite high marks from experts.

The model's effective pixel size of 13.2x8.8 mm (1 inch) allows you to take photos with maximum resolution (5472x3648).

The sensitivity of the matrix is from 80 to 3200ISO. In addition, there is an “express” mode with a speed of up to 10 frames per second, macro mode, a timer of 2 and 10 seconds, support for four different formats, optical stabilizer, manual and automatic white balance. Video recording is possible in FullHD 1920x1080 resolution.

When shooting, you should be guided by the 3-inch color LCD screen. The minimum distance from the subject is 0.05 meters. Images can be saved in JPEG and RAW formats.

It also supports memory cards including Memory Stick. USB 2.0 and HDMI ports are used to connect to a computer or monitor (TV).

Advantages:

Trusted brand;
Large matrix;
Quality of image stabilization;
RAW support;
High-quality images even in low light conditions;
Optical stabilizer.

Negative:

Weak optical zoom

Canon Powershot SX740

Another compact travel camera from Canon . Overall, this model outperforms the Sony travel camera described above at an even more affordable price.

The first thing to note about this model is the 40x optical zoom. With a 1/2.3-inch sensor with a maximum aperture of f/3.3, there are still some inherent and inevitable shortcomings.

The camera's dimensions are 110x64x40 mm, and its weight is 299 g including the battery.

The matrix with 20.3 million effective pixels allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 5184x3888. The sensitivity of the matrix is 100-3200 ISO. In video mode, the camera can provide 4K quality video recording. When lowering the video resolution to at least FullHD 1920x1080, the frame rate can be increased to 60 frames per second. The maximum allowable video file size is 4 GB.

Advantages:

Powerful zoom;
High resolution matrix;
Video recording in 4K format;
Wi-Fi;
Best value.

Canon M100

Another successful camera from Canon , designed for travel, is an ideal option even for amateur photographers.

This model is equipped with a large APS-C CMOS sensor with a matrix size of 22.3x14.9 mm. In addition, the number of effective pixels is 24.2 million, and the resolution is up to 6000x4000.

In terms of size and weight, this model exceeds the compact devices described above, but not by much. The dimensions of the device are 108x67x35 mm, and the weight is 302 g (including the battery).

The main shooting parameters and features of the Canon camera are as follows: The shooting speed is 6.1 frames per second. With continuous shooting, the number of images per shot is up to 89 for JPEG format, and 21 for RAW format. There is also a 2 and 10-second timer.

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