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Deciding which camera to buy these days if you're new to the photography can be really hard as there's so many models and platforms to choose from, whether it be a small compact point and shoot or a full blown digital SLR.
Using the whirlwire camera filtering system we've come up with a list of best ideal beginner cameras that we think that fits the requirements of someone who is a beginner. The idea is to have a camera that is full of features but easy to get around and step up the challenge to further your knowledge if needed. Ideal features include live view, GPS (for geo-tagging your photos) and a battery life greater than 250 shots on a single charge.
Whirlwire comparison chart
Products | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-830 | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Whirlwire Rating | 11999 | 14546 | 6954 | 12697 |
Video Features | ||||
Format | MP4 |
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Microphone | Mono | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
Speaker | Mono | Mono | Mono | Mono |
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Storage | ||||
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Storage Slot Amount | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Storage Built-in | N/A | N/A | 36 | 8GB |
Sensor | ||||
Max Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Other Resolutions |
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Image Ratio |
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Megapixels | 16 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.3 |
Size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | 1/2.3 |
Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS | BSI CMOS |
Processor | TruePic VI | N/A | TruePIC VII | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Screen / Viewfinder | ||||
Screen Size | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 4.8 |
Screen Pixels | 460,000 | 1,229,000 | 460,000 | 1,036,800 |
Screen Type | OLED | TFT LCD | TFT LCD | HD LCD |
Live View | ||||
Touch Screen | N/A | N/A | ||
Physical | ||||
Weather Sealed | N/A | N/A | ||
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Model | Lithium-Ion Li-50B | EN-EL23 lithium-ion battery | LI-92B lithium-ion battery | 2000 mAh |
Battery Life (shots) | 300 | 270 | 330 | 400 |
Weight (grams) | 214 | 216 | 247 | 283 |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28 mm | 113 x 64 x 28mm | 112 x 66 x 31 mm | 133 x 71 x 19 mm |
Waterproof depth (M) | 10 | N/A | 15 | N/A |
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Digital Zoom | 4x | N/A | N/A | |
Lens Mount | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Number of Focus Points | N/A | 9 | N/A | N/A |
Focal length minimum (mm) | N/A | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Focal length maximum (mm) | N/A | 300 | 100 | 483 |
Optical zoom | N/A | 12 | 4 | 21.0 |
Manual Focus | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Image | ||||
ISO Range | 100-6400 | 125.1600 | 100-6400 | 100-3200 |
ISO Minimum | 100 | 125 | 100 | 100 |
ISO Maximum | 6,400 | 3,200 | 6,400 | 6,400 |
White Balance Presets | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | ||||
Image Stabilisation | ||||
File Format | JPEG | JPEG | N/A | N/A |
JPEG Quality Levels | N/A |
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Features | ||||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 sec | 4 sec | 4 sec | 16 sec |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
Scene Modes |
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Built-in Flash | ||||
Flash Range (M) | 3.3 | 5.60 | N/A | 3.8 |
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Self-timer | ||||
Metering Modes |
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Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | N/A | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Orientation Sensor | ||||
GPS | ||||
FPS | N/A | 8 | 5 | N/A |
Aperture Priority | N/A | N/A | ||
Manual Exposure Mode | N/A | N/A | ||
Flash X Sync Speed | N/A | N/A | 1/200 sec | N/A |
Timelapse Recording | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Shutter Priority | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Connectivity | ||||
USB | ||||
HDMI | ||||
Wireless | Optional | N/A | ||
Remote Control | N/A | |||
Headphone | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Body Type | ||||
Body Type | Compact | Compact | Compact | Compact |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-830 Vs Nikon Coolpix S810c Vs Olympus Stylus Tough TG-3 Vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Vs Nikon D5300 Comparison