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Comparison between best mega zoom cameras

Mega zoom camera is a camera with optical zoom size above 30x. They are also called super zoom camera or bridge camera. Why the name is bridge camera is used? Because this type of camera bridge the gap between compact digital camera and digital SLR camera. These cameras have non-changeable lens but can be used for zooming longer distance (23mm - 810mm). So that it is easy to carry when compared to the DSLR with different lenses. These cameras are good enough for learning photography and at the same time you can capture some great moments with good image quality.

Comparing the mega zoom cameras

Bridge camera / super zoom camera

I am going to compare the different features of the mega zoom cameras here. For that I have chosen the following cameras.

1. Sony Cyber shot HX100V
2. Nikon Coolpix P500
3. Canon Powershot SX40 HS
4. Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

These are the best mega zoom cameras available in the market while writing this article. I will give the special features, pros and cons of each model. I hope you get some idea after reading complete article.

1. Sony Cyber shot HX100V

16.2 MP, 30x optical zoom

Sony Cyber shot HX100V Pros:
1. GPS option
2. HD video recording at 60 fps
3. Better image stabilization
4. Faster maximum shutter speed 1/4000s
5. Longer exposure 30s
6. Wide aperture f/2.8
7. Continuous shooting 10fps with 16.2MP
8. Battery lasts for 400 pictures
9. Flip out 3inch screen with 921k dots

Cons:
1. Average wide angle 27mm
2. No high speed movie recording
3. No RAW support
4. No hot shoe

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2. Nikon Coolpix P500

12MP, 36x Optical zoom,

Nikon Coolpix P500Pros:
1. 36x Optical zoom
2. Better wide angle 23mm
3. Records high speed movies at 240fps
4. Flip out 3inch screen with 920k dots

Cons:
1. Focus is not good at full telephoto
2. No RAW support
3. No hot shoe
4. Poor battery
5. Narrow aperture
6. Short exposure

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3. Canon Powershot SX40 HS

12.1MP, 35x optical zoom

Canon Powershot SX40 HSPros:
1. Better image stabilization
2. High speed video recording at 240fps
3. Battery life (380 photos)
4. Supports hot shoe

Cons:
1. No automatic stitching in panorama
2. No automatic HDR
3. No RAW support
4. Poor display 2.7 inch with 230K dots
5. Weight is high compared to other cameras in this category

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4. Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

16MP, 30x optical zoom

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXRPros:
1. Good wide angle 24mm
2. Good battery life (600 shots)
3. Hot shoe available
4. Supports RAW format
5. Long exposure 30s
6. Fast shutter speed 1/4000s

Cons:
1. Weight is high compared to other similar cameras.
2. No high speed movie recording
3. Display 2.7 inch with 460k dots

Buy Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR and its accessories

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What is your suggestion about the bridge camera?

If you have any idea / suggestions about mega zoom camera, you can share that here. If you own any one of the models listed above, please feel free share your experience with that bridge camera. Which options you like the most and which feature annoying you etc.

  • Rob May 16, 2012 @ 3:45 am | delete
    I did a hands on review of all these just before the HS30 upgrade appeared and was about to purchase the Lumix FZ150. However the Fuji for usability i.e. manual zoom, evf quality, wide angle (it's probably nearer 22mm) comes out tops. I had owned an HS20 - the new model is much faster and with the improvements now wins hands down!
  • Sarwa Gunawan Apr 6, 2012 @ 3:44 am | delete
    For amateur photographers who don't need RAW, I think the best choice is Canon SX40 HS which has quiet Ultra Sonic Motor when zooming while filming and also hot shoe for TTL dedicated Canon flash, but the near full compatible flashes are also available a lot.
  • RAKESH Jan 22, 2012 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    I really love the Sony HX100V, Because its image quality is better and it quickly fixes the focus on the target.
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