Best Point & Shoot Digital Camera for Video
Movie capabilities are nothing new to point & shoot digital cameras, but newer models feature HD movie modes with support for 720p or even 1080p resolution. We picked great all-around cameras that are compact, easy to use, support a variety of movie resolutions, and offer high quality video output.
Why it's best:
The Panasonic DMC-ZS3 has a very good HD movie mode (1280 x 720) and allows you to use the optical zoom and optical image stabilization while recording. It also records in stereo sound and includes an HDMI output for viewing recordings on an HDTV. Aside from its excellent mo... read full review
Price Range:
$277.00 - $349.99
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OneCall.com $284.96
Abe's of Maine $278.95
Why it's a best pick:
This ultra-compact digital cameras lets you record high definition 720p (1280 x 720) video at 30 frames per second (fps) in the MOV (H.264) file format. HD video quality is very good, especially in good light. The SD960 IS includes a mini-HDMI connector so you can send the a...
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$248.49 - $329.99
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Beach Camera $249.00
PC Connection $279.95
Why it's a best pick:
This camera is less expensive than the SD 960 IS but still features the same HD movie mode for recording HD 720p video at 30 fps. It’s also equipped with a mini-HDMI connector for watching movies on an HDTV. Compared to the 960 IS, the 780 IS has a 3x optical zoom lens...
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$195.00 - $258.00
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STAPLES $249.99
LENOVO $258.00
Why it's a best pick:
The Powershot SX200 IS is an excellent ultrazoom camera that can record high quality HD 1280 x 720 (720p) video at 30 frames per second (fps) using the H.264 codec. It is compact for an ultrazoom camera and delivers very good image quality. It also supports HDMI output so yo...
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$288.99 - $349.99
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STAPLES $349.99
OneCall.com $329.95