The Hot Products Guide’s Advanced Compact Cameras

Fujifilm X30
A taste of classic camera merges with the latest technology in Fuji’s newest advanced compact camera. But it’s not only the design that brings you a little taste of 35mm photography; the camera has two control rings and an assortment of film simulation options, including a new Chrome setting. A number of new features, including a tiltable LCD and better performance, also add to this camera’s appeal. Pick up the optional leather case to complete the traditional look.
Price: $600

Sigma dp2 Quattro
Unique in its design (and use of a Foveon sensor), the TIPA award-winning dp2 Quattro is the first in a new series of cameras, with the dp1 and dp3 to follow, each sporting a different focal length lens. The dp2 is equipped with a 30mm f/2.8 lens and the latest Foveon X3 sensor that combines a trio of layers to create the equivalent of a 39-megapixel image, for those who like to count pixels.
Price: $999

EDITOR’S PICK: Sony RX100 III
Designed for photographers who don’t want to compromise features or image quality when shopping for a pocket camera, the RX100 III offers many of the bells and whistles that photographers want. A sharp and fast wide-angle Zeiss lens further bolsters this camera’s already excellent reputation among pros and enthusiasts. About the only thing you’ll give up is its predecessor’s multi-interface shoe, but that’s a small price to pay to make room for an outstanding pop-up EVF.
Price: $800

Sony Cyber-shot QX1/QX30
Designed to marry the connectivity of smartphones with the power of larger sensors and better lenses, Sony’s lens cameras have entered their second generation with a host of new tricks. 

The versatile QX1, which is built around an APS-C size sensor, now accepts any E-mount lens. 

The new QX30, on the other hand, is all about its 30x zoom. The zoom model is also fast, capturing up to 10fps.
Prices: $350 (QX30); $400 (QX1)

Canon PowerShot G7 X
The latest addition to Canon’s PowerShot G-series line was announced at Photokina in September and will be available this month. The 20-megapixel G7 X takes its place in between the G1 X Mark II and the S120 and is the first PowerShot to feature a 1-inch sensor. Selfie-lovers will appreciate the 180-degree flip-up, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, while those who like the more traditional approach to adjusting aperture or shutter speed should dig the customizable control ring. Manual movie controls, Wi-Fi, NFC and a number of creative options are only some of the G7 X’s notable features.
Price: $700

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