Best Budget Digital Compact Cameras

What's the best digital camera within budget? It's a common question asked by many. Here I am with the answer to the question. I have covered the best models you can buy for under $200. These 5 cameras are the best budget digital compact cameras.

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS:
 

The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is a good, inexpensive travel-zoom option for those wanting more control over results or who are just getting into photography and don't want to empty their wallets. It has a large selection of shooting options from full manual to full auto; big, easy-to-press controls; and the convenience of AA batteries.

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX50:
The tiny Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 is a lot of camera for the money, with solid shooting performance, and good photo and movie quality. It offers excellent features for automatic snapshots and speedy shooting performance, and nice photo and video quality for its class.

Fujifilm FinePix S4200:


A nice feature set and a long lens make the Fujifilm FinePix S4200 one of the better megazoom cameras available for those on a budget. It offers a 24x zoom lens, AA batteries for power, an electronic viewfinder, and manual and semimanual shooting modes all at a bargain price.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90:

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 is a fine choice for those wanting a compact 16x zoom lens for casual use. It offers a 16x zoom, a high-res 3-inch LCD, and an above-average list of shooting options.

Nikon Coolpix S6300:


In the face of stiff competition, the Nikon Coolpix S6300 is an above average point-and-shoot made slightly better by a low price, simple operation, and nice features. It is a small, lightweight pocket camera with a ultrawide-angle 10x zoom lens that's easy to pick up and use and has a nice assortment of snapshot shooting options.