The 9 best cameras to travel

What is the best camera to travel and take beautiful pictures? What's the best choice? Small comparison of 9 cameras!

Travellers have always had this problem of having to choose between a camera small enough not to be bulky and a camera with good image quality.

Today, the question is no longer asked: compact cameras now have optical zooms that compete with those used by professionals, while reflex digital cameras are smaller and lighter.

However, in the face of such a large choice of cameras, how to choose the one that fits you best? We investigated what the photo travellers should look for in a device as a matter of priority, which should be considered.

For this we must take into account 6 important characteristics :

- the sensor size of the objective : with the number of megapixels, it dictates the overall quality of the image as well as the performance of the camera in low light, for example inside churches, night markets or outside twilight. - the portability of the device : it is important that the aircraft is neither too heavy nor too big. - the zoom and shutter speed (time during which the shutter opens). - Target or LCD screen? : if you travel to a sunny destination, the cameras with a viewfinder are the best. An LCD screen can be difficult to read in full sunlight. - lbattery autonomy This is very important. A battery allowing you to take 400 photos during the day should be enough. Otherwise take a "replace" battery. - Wi-Fi and GPS option : attention, these are not superfluous options. The GPS allows you to identify where you take the photo, the wifi allows you to store your photos on Dropbox or Facebook in the meantime. You do not lose any photo (if lost or stolen).

This is so without further delay Top 9 cameras for travel :

Best camera for wildlife and sport

Fujifilm Finepix HS50EXR

It is a super zoom camera (bridge) with a zoom that can zoom to 42x and shoot in burst mode to 11 images per second. So you can photograph during a safari or capture a bull race for example.

A comfortable manual grip reduces the blur of the move even when the lens is in maximum zoom.

Portability : Although the camera has the shape and style of a digital reflex, it is much lighter. No additional lenses (your photo bag will be less bulky too) Zoom : 16 megapixel lens and 42x zoom are perfect for photography from afar Image quality : Despite a small 1/2′′′ sensor, the photos with little light are suitable thanks to a larger opening than the average Visor : The electronic viewfinder is larger than most appliances, allowing the comfortable cadrage of an animal, even under a radiant sun Wifi Yes GPS Yes

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Best waterproof camera

Olympus Tough TG-2

If you go to the sea, snow or mountain, you will need a compact camera designed to resist extreme conditions.

The TG-2 is a pocket device with a sturdy exterior that is waterproof up to 15 metres, resistant under 100 kilos and gel resistant up to -10°C.

Portability : Less than 3 cm wide, it can fit easily into a ski or diving combination pocket Zoom : The objective of 12 megapixels can zoom up to 4X, and supports the Olympus Fisheye and Teleconverter lenses for a larger series of photos Image quality : The “Low Light” (low light) Auto mode produces good clarity and color on a multitude of situations, including low brightness Visor No Wifi : No, but you can synchronize and send photos to your smartphone GPS Yes

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Best camera for small budgets

Panasonic TZ40

A compact camera with one of the longest optical zooms in the market, the TZ40 also has a great lens for beautiful landscape photos as well as detailed photos even from a distance.

In gust mode, it can make up to 10 images per second.

A fully manual mode makes it a good choice for experienced photographers.

Portability : Light and pocket with a wide of 2,8cm Zoom : This is a device with an impressive 20x optical zoom Image quality : Although the sensor is not wide, it produces good photos in the middle of the day and the 18 megapixel lens allows to obtain photos of high clarity through its focal range Visor : No, the photos can only be viewed on the LCD screen Wifi Yes GPS Yes

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Best second camera

Fujifilm Finepix F900 EXR

Photographers who use a digital reflex will appreciate this pocket device that shoots in RAW, the file format that contains image data with minimal transformation, allowing full editing with photo software.

Automatic modes are complemented by a complete manual mode.

Portability : With dimensions of 3.6 x 10.5 x 6.1 cm and a weight of 232g, it will easily hold in your pocket Zoom : The 20x optical zoom for remote photos thanks to the macro lens works wonderfully Image quality : The 16.1 megapixel lens features a 0.5-inch Fuji-exclusive sensor optimized for low-light conditions. The gust mode shoots at 10 images per second Visor No Wifi Yes GPS Yes

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Compact camera

Sony Cybershot RX100 II

Image quality is often sacrificed for portability in the case of a compact camera, but the Cybershot RX100 II is one of the best in a new trend: compact devices with larger sensors.

It is intended for photographers who already have a digital reflex and want the same photo quality in a pocket camera.

Portability : With 3,83cm wide, it’s a little more large than the other compact but it’s worth it for the increase in image quality Zoom : The lens zooms up to 3.6x, making it one of the weakest candidates if distance-taking is necessary Image quality : The one-inch sensor on the 20-megapixel lens is excellent for low light. Images can be taken in RAW format for greater flexibility during editing Visor : No, but an inclinable LCD screen allows you to avoid direct sunlight, and you can buy an extension viewfinder Wifi : Yes, with mobile application for connection to smartphones GPS Yes

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Best camera for beginners

Nikon S9500

In the absence of manual modes, but with a range of automatic modes, the S9500 is a good choice for beginner photographers looking for a Wi-Fi camera and a powerful zoom.

Built-in filters allow you to add "Installative" colors to the photos, and you can even set up a 4-second shutter speed by choosing the "artifice lights" mode.

Portability : Ultra thin and pocket with 3.3 cm thick and simply 207 g Zoom : zooms up to 22x and supports close-ups up to 1 centimeter Image quality : The goal of 18 megapixels does a good job on the different car modes day and night while a panorama mode offers easy wide-angle shots Visor No Wifi Yes GPS Yes

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Best portable digital reflex camera

Nikon D3200

Another one of the smallest and lightest digital reflex cameras available, more than a year after its launch, the Nikon D3200 is an entry-level device delivered with a guide to help beginner digital reflex users.

If you intend to print your travel photos, then quality is more important than portability, and this device is a first step at a reasonable and ideal price for traveling to the world of digital reflex.

Portability : It will not hold in your pocket or a small handbag, but a little less than half a kilo, it will not add too much either. But the additional objectives will, they, weigh Zoom : The base lens zooms to 3x. So you might want an extra goal Image quality : With a 24.2 megapixel lens and a good autofocus (automatic focus), the sockets are extremely clear with defined colors Visor Yes Wifi : Yes, and it supports a mobile adapter to associate Android smartphones GPS Yes

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Best versatile cameras

Panasonic GX7

If you are thinking of a digital reflex for superior image quality, but you are discouraged by size, a hybrid camera like the Panasonic GX7 is worth checking.

It’s a little heavier than a compact, but it has a larger sensor than digital reflex sensors.

A silent mode is ideal to keep the discrepancy, while a thick manual grip lends more stability if the additional objectives change the centre of gravity.

Portability : Only weighing 360g, the GX7 offers a huge set of features in a case that can be easily put in shoulder strap Zoom : Base lens zooms to 3x Image quality : The 16 megapixel target gives a good level of detail and color Visor : Yes, with a tilt up to 90 degrees so you can get a glimpse in difficult angles Wifi : Yes, with NFC (near fields) for synchronization with Android phones and other NFC devices GPS Yes

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Sony Alpha 7

Here is another hybrid camera, recently released, which officially has the largest sensor in the market. This is bigger than the sensors of high-end digital reflex devices. However, it weighs 400g.

This makes it an excellent choice for those who already use a digital reflex and need a smaller device to travel, or a passionate about moving to an interchangeable device.

Portability : A hair below the thickness of 5 cm, the Alpha 7 is not a pocket, but its shape is beautiful and the thick side handle makes it easy to see a single hand on the side of a boat for example Zoom : The 3x zoom provided is a light supplement to the device, and it is made to withstand dust and water Image quality : The objective of 24.3 megapixels includes a full frame sensor that captures in every detail and offers an excellent color rendering, in low light as in the daylight Visor : Yes, an electronic viewfinder Wifi : Yes, with NFC (near fields) for synchronization with Android phones and other NFC devices GPS Yes

Why should he leave his smartphone aside for the photo?

It is true that under €230-240, smartphone cameras compete with ordinary cameras. But for costly devices beyond 250€, you will see a clear difference.

What about you? What device do you use on a trip?