In the previous episode, we saw ten digital cameras of different styles, all of which are priced below 4,000 yuan, making them more suitable for entry-level users.

But just a few weeks later, the price of digital cameras has further dropped. Some products that were once mid-to-high-end cameras have now fallen below 4,000 yuan, making the price/performance ratio particularly outstanding. For example, NIKON's 950, CASIO's 3EX, etc. These high-quality cameras are worthy of our careful appreciation. I believe that many friends will include them in their purchase plans. So here

We compare them to see which one has the highest performance and which one is the most worth buying.

This is a list of the main parameters of these ten digital cameras:

Product name CCD number of pixels resolution focal length (optical * digital) weight (grams) reference price

FUJIFILM FinePix A101 130(10,000) 1280×960 0*N 145 2250

KODAK DC3200 120(10,000) 1152×864 0*2 215 1900

KODAK DC3400 230(10,000) 1760×1168 2*3 332 2850

CASIO QV-2300UX 211(10,000) 1600×1200 3*2(4) 190 3900

CANON DIGITAL IXUS 211 (10,000) 1600×1200 2*2(4) 190 3800

CANON DIGITAL IXUS V 211 (10,000) 1636×1232 2*2.5 190 3900

SONY DSC-P50 211( Thousands) 1600×1200 3*N 214 3100

OLYMPUS C-990ZOOM 211(thousands) 1600×1200 3*N - 3750

NIKON Coolpix950 211(thousands) 1600×1200 3 *2.5 350 3900

CASIO QV-3EX 334 (10,000) 2048×1536 0*3 215 3650

Analysis one by one:

1. FUJIFILM FinePix A101:

This is a newly launched product. Its compact size and ease of use are its biggest selling points, so it is quite suitable for beginners. The fool-proof feature it emphasizes allows you to "aim at the target and just click", which is convenient and fast. The size of A101 is only 98.5x64.5x40.5 (mm), and its weight of 145 grams is the lightest among the ten models, so it looks even more light and cute. Its animation clips add to the fun of use. I believe this camera will give beginners a lot of experience and increase their interest in digital products. Its disadvantage is that it does not have an optical zoom function, which will be very inconvenient to use.

Recommendation: For beginners, it can help you get started quickly.

2. KODAK (Kodak) DC3200:

In the promotion of Kodak’s DC3200 digital camera, it emphasized its 1.2 million CCD resolution, which can enlarge the photos taken to The size of 5x7 inches can still be clear, realistic and eye-catching. It seems that Kodak is quite confident in this. And with the 2x digital zoom function enabled, you can easily capture all the details of the picture; in addition, the camera's built-in LCD color display can also instantly display pictures, ensuring that every photo is wonderful. The 2MB memory built into the camera is also compatible with Kodak CF memory cards.

In short, the Kodak 3200 emphasizes the fun and ease of use, which is essential for a 1.2-megapixel low-end digital camera.

Recommendation: It is also a model for beginners, but compared with Fujifilm, it is definitely not as convenient to use. After all, it is already considered a "predecessor". However, the price more than makes up for this, and buying one for around 1,900 yuan is still worth it.

3. KODAK DC3400:

The Kodak DC3400 is designed based on the award-winning DC280 zoom digital camera. It has a 2.3 million pixel CCD, which can satisfy Every little thing in daily life. The 2x optical zoom lens can also clearly express scene details; the 3x digital zoom capability can focus on the most important target objects. In addition, the simple and easy-to-understand user interface and the design that facilitates connection to a computer make the operation process smoother and downloading images easier. What's more special is that you can also add special effects to the image. For example, when shooting portraits, you can add photo frames, borders, brown nostalgic tones, black and white tones, etc.; when shooting business documents, you can also use the text contrast function, or add Special borders designed by yourself, such as company logo, contact information, etc.

Recommendation: For use by families or general photography enthusiasts, it is sufficient to meet daily needs.

4. CASIO (Casio) QV-2300UX:

Casio's QV-2300UX is a 2.11-megapixel compact digital camera launched by Casio. It has outstanding features: firstly, the lens can rotate 360 ??degrees, allowing you to capture vivid images at will; secondly, QV-2300UX has 28 focusing functions, resulting in sharp and clear images. It comes standard with an 8MB CF card, and a 340MB IBM Microdrive can be used as an option. The storage media is massive, so you no longer have to worry about not being able to hold high-definition pictures; what’s remarkable is that Casio added the so-called Noise Reduction night shot to this camera. Even with a long exposure of 60 seconds, the noise of the CCD is eliminated. The problem can also be effectively suppressed. Since this is a common problem with digital cameras when doing long exposures, I believe this feature is also a very important design direction in the future. This camera has outstanding advantages and is a popular product in the market.

Recommendation: It provides photography enthusiasts with richer functions and adds a lot of fun to use. It is recommended for friends with higher standards to buy it.

5. CANON DIGITAL IXUS:

Canon's DIGITAL IXUS digital camera combines Canon's award-winning IXUS design with PowerShot digital technology to form this camera. A stylish, lightweight and sophisticated digital camera in a beautiful stainless steel housing. Its price is moderate and its appearance is attractive, so it is favored by many customers. Its biggest feature is the first digital camera with an AI-AF (artificial intelligence autofocus) multi-point focusing system. This system can select the best focus among 3 focus positions in the picture, instead of only focusing on a single point, ensuring that the object you photograph is always in clear focus. This is very effective when the subject is not in the center, so Digital IXUS can automatically enhance the effect of the shot, making it a pleasure to use. And the high-definition LCD on the back is also very good, which makes it convenient for us to check the actual effect.

Recommendation: Friends who like lightweight fashion may wish to try it. This is a reflection of your personality.

6. CANON DIGITAL IXUS V:

Canon's DIGITAL IXUS V has the consistent slim and luxurious appearance of the Canon IXUS family, a stainless steel body and Canon's exquisite optics and electronics The essence of technology. IXUS V is still at the forefront of high-tech fashion with its unique IXUS overall craftsmanship, appearance, and style. Its outstanding personality is based on powerful high-tech connotations. What's special about IXUS V is that its photography, image shooting and printing functions are even better.

Like all Canon cameras, the IXUS V's shooting results are as outstanding as its appearance. The 2x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 35-70mm on a 35mm camera) with 2.11 million pixels ensures that IXUS V can take clear and sharp digital photos. Stepless zoom makes shooting composition easier. The built-in flash works automatically when needed. Everything is so simple.

IXUS V can handle all-weather complex environments with ease. When it is dark, IXUS V relies on its excellent performance of AiAF and AIM (intelligent autofocus system and intelligent integrated multi-point automatic metering system) to ensure that we get perfect photos the moment we press the shutter. IXUS V has image shooting capabilities. In addition to ordinary still photo shooting functions, IXUS V also has a VGA quality movie shooting mode. IXUS V can shoot VGA quality sound movies for 30 seconds in movie mode, fully recording the entire storyline. The IXUX V is the most advanced digital camera in its class. The new digital signal processor and RGB color CCD filter make the color reproduction more realistic and the image more vivid; the shutter longer than 1/6 second uses noise signal elimination technology to make the shooting effect clearer; the energy-saving design of IXUS V makes its lithium battery more efficient. Longer life, using CFI type memory card to make the maximum capacity reach 192M. These outstanding advantages make IXUS V a powerful tool in the hands of users! Canon provides a full range of drivers for IXUS V, suitable for Windows 98/2000/ME, Mac OS 8.5 and above. Of course, a full set of image management, image processing, and image modification software is also included. IXUS V comes with a complete range of accessories, including an all-weather camera bag suitable for outdoor use, a soft bag to protect the camera from scratches, lithium battery charging equipment, etc.

Recommendation: A versatile digital product with complex controls, suitable for experienced players.

7. SONY DSC-P50

This is SONY's low-end product. It is easy to use and especially the 1.5-inch LCD has 123,000 pixels, which feels extremely clear! It is indeed a SONY product. In addition, its compact size and light weight are also commendable. However, its maximum aperture is only 3.8-3.9, which is a bit small. Also, the camera has manual focus function, which is divided into 0.5/1/3/7 meters and infinity. The shutter speed is from 2 seconds to 1/200 seconds, with a "shake warning" function, which I think can avoid blurry shots. It's a pity that there is no manual aperture and shutter priority mode. Other parameters are: exposure compensation can be added or subtracted by 2EV, with an interval of 1/3EV, which is the standard characteristic of DC; sharpness can be set, plus or minus 1-2 levels, this function is also quite useful; ISO sensitivity is 100/200 /400, the range is relatively large. In terms of light metering, it has a "Spot meter" function. Screen effects: negative/black and white/sepia/negative, etc. For these, we may not use them much.

Recommendation: Friends who believe in quality must not miss it. After all, it is produced by SONY, so you will definitely have a different feeling.

8. OLYMPUS (Olympus) C-990ZOOM:

The biggest advantage of the Olympus camera is its exquisite design and comprehensive functional electronic control system. Its appearance design is also very Reasonable, easy to grasp, simple and convenient to operate, especially suitable for one-handed operation. C-990ZOOM uses a 1/2.7? CCD as a photosensitive element and can take digital photos with a resolution of up to 1,600X1,200. The built-in three-fold optical zoom lens is enough for ordinary entry-level users. In addition, it has a maximum aperture of f2.8-4.4, which is definitely enough for daily shooting. Functionally, in addition to taking freeze-frame photos, C-990ZOOM can also record QuicktimeMotionJPEG format short videos with a resolution of up to 320X240.

Recommendation: Friends who like Olympus can consider it, it will also give you the feeling of an optical camera.

9. NIKON Coolpix950:

Nikon's Coolpix950 is a digital camera with excellent performance. It adheres to NIKON's professional quality and its optical performance is first-class. The external functions are also very rich, and the performance is the best among the ten cameras. For example, it has a lens that can rotate 270 degrees, plus a wide focal length range from 2cm to infinity, which can meet various shooting requirements; Coolpix950 can also adapt to users with different needs. Its core part is the same as Coolpix700 The same, but using a nine-element, seven-group Nikkor multi-coated triple zoom lens with aspherical lenses. The focal length of the lens is 7~21mm (equivalent to 38~115mm on 35mm film), and the maximum aperture is F2.6~ F4. Compared with Coolpix700, it provides more manual control methods. In addition to the fully automatic exposure mode, Coolpix950 also has two exposure modes: aperture priority and shutter priority. In terms of autofocus, Coolpix950 is more precise than Coolpix700, and the autofocus has increased to 4746 segments (Coolpix700 is 127); the guide number of the flash on the body is 9, and it has five flash modes like Coolpix700; in order to adapt to the requirements of different users, Coolpix950 has 1600×1200 and 640×480 (VGA mode) in addition to , in addition, 1024×768 (XGA mode) is added, which also provides four storage methods: uncompressed, 4:1 compression, 8:1 compression and 16:1 compression***. Through the external sync jack, Coolpix950 can be connected to a variety of SB series flash units manufactured by Nikon. The appearance of Coolpix950 is quite special. The lens part can be rotated more than 270 degrees. There is a vision correction dial on the side of the optical viewfinder, which can be adjusted between -2 and 1 diopter, making it convenient for users with different visions. Below the shutter button, there is a selection dial. The handheld part is relatively wide, and the various function buttons are reasonably distributed. Most operations during shooting can be completed with one hand. In addition, after selecting this BSS (Best-Shot Selector) mode, Coolpix950 will continuously shoot five to ten images in a short period of time (the number of images varies depending on the resolution). It then compares it with the in-camera anti-shake description file and automatically selects the best image storage; however, due to the charging time limit of the flash, BBS cannot use the flash. Whether in focus or exposure, Coolpix950 has high accuracy.

Disadvantages:

1. Serial port transmission is used, which is relatively slow and may not be suitable in some industries that emphasize efficiency;

2. Like Coolpix700, The 950 does not have a sound prompt when focusing, so you have to keep your eyes on the camera, but this minor inconvenience is forgivable. In addition, the 950 has won many awards including the professional magazine PHOTO FX, which fully demonstrates its strength.

3. It uses four AA rechargeable batteries, which consumes more power.

Recommendation: People with sufficient funds must choose it. The excellent performance will definitely give you a professional feeling and add a lot of fun to you. Among these ten models, I strongly recommend it to you!

10. CASIO (Casio) QV-3EX:

Casio’s QV-3EX is the only one among the ten models A digital camera with 3.34 million pixels. It can also use a 340MB ultra-large-capacity IBM Microdrive small hard drive as its memory, which greatly facilitates users. It can not only improve the quality and capacity of stored pictures, but also record video clips. In addition, the processing chip of QV-3EX is extremely fast, taking two digital photos in one second.

It also uses a new type of large-scale integrated circuit, in which the image processing circuit and DRAM are built into the microcontroller, and combined with CASIO's original high-density chip welding technology to create the smallest and most lightweight 3-megapixel digital camera. Other features include new high-speed graphics processing that shortens the interval between two shutter shots to less than 1 second; 12-step digital zoom that can reach 3.2 times the original size; and the beautiful aluminum alloy body is sturdy and durable; The Casio QV-3EX's imaging capabilities include program-controlled aperture priority adjustment, as well as night scene, day scene, manual and other useful modes. In the case of stand selfie, the QV-3EX automatically exposes at three different levels according to the environment, and the recorded images can be seen on the playback display. The QV-3EX is not only suitable for ordinary point-and-shoot photographers, it is also capable of shooting digital images and graphics.

Disadvantages: The most important thing is that there is no optical zoom, which makes shooting quite inconvenient; the biggest advantage is that the price of only 3,650 yuan brings us the enjoyment of 3.34 million pixels, which ranks first among many cameras. You really can't have your cake and eat it too.

Recommendation: There are many friends who pursue high pixels and high resolution, but this will sacrifice ease of use, so you should think about it.

Summary:

At this point, the survey on digital cameras worth around 4,000 yuan has been completed. This article tries to collect the more common digital cameras on the market. Some products that have been discontinued have become defective due to warranty. The problem is that even dealers are unwilling to purchase more goods, so we won’t mention it. I hope you can buy a more satisfactory product after reading the above introduction. This article can be regarded as a little help to you. If you have any questions, please send an email to my mailbox and we can communicate with you. Due to time constraints, I was unable to get the photos from these cameras. You can search online.