Business Traveler, December/January 2020
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 9 J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0 b u s i n e s s t r a v e l e r u s a c o m 5 3 T E C H N O L O G Y O F T H I N G S BASIC COMPACT Sony W830 A basic compact is highly pocketable and offers strong image quality for very little money Nobody makes better compacts than Sony This 201 megapixel model has a useful 8x optical zoom and image stabilization Its slim and has scene options that can work out what youre shooting and adjust the exposure accordingly 152 sony com NIKON COOLPIX A1000 Nikons latest camera is whats called a superzoom compact when you hear it has a 35x zoom lens youll understand why Such a mammoth zoom means you can photograph in great detail from a long distance although bear in mind that at higher magnifications camera shake is especially evident so consider using a tripod The electronic viewfinder is good although no match for the one on the Sony and the LCD screen folds down so you can see it underneath the camera if youre taking a self portrait There are a lot of manual controls to finesse every detail of your shot and a proficient automatic setting that will sort everything out for you In short its small 45 x 29 x 16 inches 117 oz powerful easy to use and good value 522 nikon com OLYMPUS TOUGH TG 5 As the name suggests this compact is advanced in one particular way its a ruggedized camera designed to survive a bang Waterproof to a depth of 50 feet useful if youre swimming or skiing it is also freezeproof and you can drop it from a height of more than six feet As well as a competent 12 megapixel sensor it has plenty of neat extras such as a thermometer and compass for outdoor pursuits The 4x zoom is good for a range of situations and is quick and reactive Tough cameras are traditionally poor for image quality but this one is good even if no match for cameras with bigger sensors Both this camera and the Nikon have sensors measuring 1 23 inches the smallest on test It measures 44 x 26 x 12 and weighs 87 oz 536 olympusamerica com BT COMPACT SYSTEM CAMERA Panasonic Lumix DC S1 Panasonics mirrorless cameras are hard to beat combining extraordinary image quality with a simple interface and attractive looks The smaller size is made possible by the CSC design and means the DC S1 has everything a DSLR has apart from the bulk and weight From 3831 na panasonic com us BRIDGE CAMERA Nikon Coolpix P900 Bridge cameras can be had for less money but this model is beautifully built and works well It has the convenience of a long zoom a remarkable 83x a rotating screen WIFI and GPS The 16 megapixel sensor is not huge but is effective and the camera delivers good results whether youre shooting landscapes wildlife or portraits 611 nikon com
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