No travel would be complete without recording your moments either in still photography or video. It doesn’t matter whether you are travelling overseas or going on a local trip, you’ll want to capture those moments to look back. Here, we will unveil some of the best travel cameras available on the market. That includes everything from compact and point-and-shoot cameras to mirrorless and DSLR.
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This Olympus travel-friendly camera certainly means business. It is built tough for harsh conditions ranging from crushproof (100kg of force) to freezeproof (-10°C) without the need for a camera housing. You don’t even have to worry about getting your camera wet, as it is waterproof and can dive down to 50 feet.
This mirrorless camera from Sony packs a punch with a speedy autofocus at 0.06 seconds and a continuous shooting mode up to 11 fps, which is good enough for capturing fast-moving subjects. It also shoots Full HD 1080p video while the two handy dials on top enable you to select your preferred camera setting in a jiffy.
Looking for a DSLR that doesn’t break the bank? Meet the Nikon D3400, an entry-level DSLR that is decent enough for capturing photos and Full HD videos. Beginners will be particularly pleased with its built-in guide mode. Think of it as your personal guide designed to help you master the usage of this DSLR.
The Nikon D3400 is also packed with 11 autofocus points alongside a continuous shooting speed of 5 fps, while the ISO range of 100-25600 enables you to capture sharp pictures even in low-light conditions.
The bulkiness of a larger camera such as a DSLR can be burdensome for some travellers. This is when a camera like the Sony RX100 V comes in handy. It’s a pocket camera that’s lightweight enough to carry with you easily. The camera features a pro-grade 24-70mm equivalent lens, which is good enough for shooting wide or telephoto angles.
The Sony RX100 V is also equipped with a handy manual control ring, pop-up electronic viewfinder that can be tilted up to 180° or down to 45°, and a High Frame Rate shooting mode where you can capture slow-motion shots up to 960 fps.
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The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is definitely not your average point-and-shoot camera. It comes with robust features such as the 20.1MP 1.0-inch CMOS sensor for capturing high-quality and vibrant images, a 3x optical zoom as well as a snappy 31-point autofocus function. It also comes with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity for easy sharing.
What can we say about this versatile camera? First up, it is a solid camera blessed with a partial magnesium body that gives you a firm grip. It also equipped with a 24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III sensor that captures excellent images with greater detail. Finally, the 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen monitor allows you to shoot in different creative angles.
Despite its budget-friendly range, the Nikon Coolpix S7000 isn’t “cheap” when comes to features. It packs a 20x optical zoom lens, a 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor for capturing high-quality images and has full HD 1080p video capabilities. Oh, did we mention this camera is also small enough to fit in your pocket?
While the GoPro remains the big brother of action camera, the Yi 4K Action Camera from Xiaomi is no slouch either. Let’s see, this tiny action camera shoots high-resolution 4K video at 60 fps. It boasts a 7-layer glass lens, which enables you to capture highly-detailed footage, plus, it’s also easy to use.
If you are looking to vlog your travelling experience, you should consider checking out the Sony HDR-CX405. This handy camcorder boasts the brand’s Exmor R CMOS sensor, which can capture crisp videos in full HD 60p video even in low-light conditions.
The camcorder also includes a 29.8mm Carl Zeiss lens, allowing you to shoot a decent wide-angle footage when you are outdoors or get up close with your subjects using the 27x optical zoom. Then, there’s the SteadyShot image stabilization with a 3-way shake-cancelling mode, ideal for reducing camera shake to produce smooth video recording.
If budget is not an issue, you should consider getting the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera. It boasts a fully weather-sealed body alongside an ergonomic design, which is ideal enough for travel photography.
The camera also features a fast yet accurate autofocus with a continuous shooting mode up to 15 fps using the mechanical shutter. What’s more, it shoots both 4K and Full HD 1080 videos. Then, there’s the 5-axis image stabilization which works by compensating any camera shake, allowing you to achieve blur-free images.
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