More on the Best Low Light Digital Cameras
It is a rare point and shoot digital camera that can capture high quality low light photographs without a flash. Interestingly enough, it is not so rare that customers demand this feature from their newly purchased cameras. In fact, a recent Consumer Reports poll revealed that nearly 30% of point and shoot digital camera owners often find the need to take low light shots without a flash. Yet over 20% of them were not satisfied with their camera’s capability to capture such shots. Furthermore, nearly 75% of those polled said it was very important that their next camera be able to take good quality low light shots.
Despite such demand, only 4 of the 54 point and shoots Consumer Reports recently tested can be categorized as being able to take good quality low light shots. In an earlier article, we revealed one of Consumer Reports best low light digital cameras (You can read more on it here). Here is a list of additional cameras Consumer Reports found capable of taking a good low light shot.
And the Winners Are :
Best Value – Nikon Coolpix L20. Not only do you get the Nikon name, you get it at a bargain price. Despite the low price, you get a HIGH ISO value (1600), a good 3.6X optical zoom lens and plenty of mega pixels for stunning prints. If price is your main concern, the Nikon Coolpix L20 makes for the best low light point and shoot on the market . If you want the lowest price, we suggest Amazon. Click Here to View Camera at Amazon.
Highest ISO – Nikon Coolpix S620. This camera had the highest ISO value (6400) of the group. With this camera, you will take shots you previously thought were impossible. In addition to high ISO, you get more 12.2 mega pixels and a 4X optical zoom lens so you can take amaizingly detailed low light shots. This camera costs $100 more than the CoolPix L20 but you do get 4X the ISO which means 4X the low light capturing capabilities, slighly more zoom and 2.2 more mega pixels. If you want the lowest price on this camera, again we recommend Amazon. View This Camera At Amazon.
2009 Low Light Point and Shoot Cameras Tested by Consumer Reports. Ordered by Price
Nikon Coolpix L20
 Nikon Coolpix L20 |
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The Coolpix L20 is the lowest priced out of this bunch, yet it adjusts up to ISO 1600 so you can keep on shooting even in lower light. This is by far the best value of the bunch. It comes with the high quality of Nikon and has the best cost to ISO ratio.
Features:
- 10.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- 3.6x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
- EXPEED Image Processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness
- Huge, Bright 3.0-inch High-Resolution LCD
- Motion Detection automatically controls the shutter speed and ISO settings
Kodak Easyshare M1093
 Kodak Easyshare 1093 |
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Despite the low price, the M1093 has a respectable ISO 800 capabilities which will give you good low light shots. Not quite as good as more expensive higher ISO cameras but still better than the majority of point and shoots. While the price is relatively low, it has a low ISO value. The
Features:
- 10.1Megapixel Effective – 10.3Megapixel Total resolution
- 3x optical, 5x digital zoom
- 3″ lcd screen
- Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Nikon Coolpix S620
 Nikon Coolpix S620 |
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High ISO 6400 Capability gives you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
Features:
- 12.2 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- 4x Wide-Angle Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
- EXPEED image processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness
- Incredible, Bright 2.7-inch High-Resolution LCD
- Nikon’s Optical VR Image Stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake with elements built into the camera’s lens
- Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts the shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37S
 Lumix DMC-FX37S |
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37S has High ISO Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 – 6400). This is another camera that will give high quality low light images.
Features:
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