Market Watch: Entry-level Digital Cameras

The entry-level digital camera segment hasn’t changed drastically in the past few months, but it’s a lot different from what it used to be around a year ago. The good news is that you can now buy a travel-zoom for under Rs 10,000. While some models are introduced in the Rs 10,000 bracket, most others are older models that have now become a lot more affordable. Take for instance, the Nikon Coolpix S6300, which is one of the few budget-friendly travel-zoom cameras. It was launched around early 2012 at Rs 9,950 (MRP) and its current best price is Rs 8,800, which makes it a steal deal—you get a 16 megapixel shooter with a 10x zoom lens that starts from 25 mm, full HD video recording and fun-to-use special effects (such as Soft, Low key and Selective colour). Another great deal is the Fujifilm Finepix S2980, which had an initial price tag of Rs 12,499 (MRP) when it was launched in June 2012. It’s now available for Rs 9,200 and you can’t go wrong with it. It’s one of the very few super-zoom cameras you can get your hands on for under Rs 10,000. Its key features include 14 MP sensor, 18x zoom lens, full and semi-manual modes and not to mention a DSLR-like design.

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