Best 10MP Digital Camera Under $200 : Powershot Vs Coolpix Vs Lumix

Is the Canon Powershot SD1200, Nikon Coolpix L20 or Panasonic DMC-FS7 the best 10MP digital camera for under $200?

This article compares the features of all three 10MP digital cameras. The most expensive is the Canon Powershot SD1200 but this is also the one with some very good reviews and is a good solid camera with some nice features.  The Nikon Coolpix is the best value for money and has some comparable features to the Powershot. Finally, the Panasonic Lumix is mid priced between the two but gives the Canon Powershot a run for its money, beating it hands down with some of its features including a 4x optical zoom.

Read on for comparaisons of the best 10MP digital cameras for under $200.

The Powershot is a good solid camera, with excellent reviews on Amazon.com and good image quality. It features include

3X optical zoom,

Optical image stabilization.

It features a 2.5" LCD display

It offers face detection technology, self timer, red eye correction.

17 shooting modes as well as a Burst Mode for capturing action, and Intelligent contrast correction for shots with dark and light areas.

Auto mode makes things easy but if you like to choose your own settings you can. You can adjust ISO, white balance, focus, light metering, and even add color effects to your photos.

Features ISO 1600 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations,

Video: you can also record 640x480 video at 30 frames per second.

In comparison to the Powershot, this coolpix differs in the following features:

3.6 optical zoom - can zoom in from a little further away than the coolpix

3inch LCD Screen - Screen is slightly bigger than the powershot.

It also features red-eye fix, detect faces, similar to the powershot. Additionally, it fires the shutter when your subject smiles and warn you if they blink, to get you great portraits.

Low light settings - adjusts up to ISO 1600 to keep shooting even in lower light.

Several shooting modes including smile mode, easy auto mode (see below), and movie mode.

Like the Powershot there's also an Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector automatically selects the best setting to get great pictures

Video - It can record 640 x 480 video clips at 30 FPS

This is a budget camera and in comparsion to the powershot the reviews on amazon.com are a bit patchy. So, if you fancy taking a chance and like the features it may be the camera for you.

The FS7 is another very good 10MP digital camera with very good reviews on Amazon.com

It has a F 2.8 Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 33-132mm zoom range which is a good lens.

4x optical zoom - so you can zoom in from a bit further away compared to the powershot and coolpix.

The LCD display is 2.7".

Optical image stabilization

It also offers face detection technology, red eye detection.

There's scene selection to help you get the perfect picture in every situation. It has 25 scene modes as well as a 3-shot burst mode to capture action

Low light settings : It offers a high sensitivity mode for shooting at ISO 1600-6400.

Video: You can also capture video at 640x480, 30 frames per second.

A good choice of 10MP digital camera.