The best cameras for taking beautiful photos of landscapes.
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 Pentax K‑5
   
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$100.00
Adorama
+3 more shops
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16.3MP
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Depends on lens
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660g
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Slr
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Mar 2011
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 Nikon D300S
   
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$60.00
Adorama
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12.3MP
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Depends on lens
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840g
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Slr
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Feb 2016
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Nikon D300
 
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$999.99
eBay
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12.3MP
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11.1x
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825g
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Slr
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Aug 2009
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 Samsung ST90
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$165.99
Overstock
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14.4MP
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5x
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105g
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Compact
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Jul 2011
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 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
 
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$168.00
eBay
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12.1MP
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12x
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308g
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Compact
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Sep 2010
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Canon PowerShot A490
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$129.99
eBay
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10MP
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3.3x
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175g
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Compact
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Feb 2011
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
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$199.99 |
14.1MP
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12x
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306g
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Compact
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Feb 2014
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Samsung WB100
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$377.62
eBay
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16.2MP
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26x
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403g
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Compact
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Canon PowerShot S100
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$79.00
Adorama
+1 more shop
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12.1MP
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5x
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198g
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Compact
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Sep 2011
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
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$325.00 |
12.1MP
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35x
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557g
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Bridge
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Sep 2011
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Canon EOS 60D
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$215.00
Adorama
+2 more shops
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18MP
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Depends on lens
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755g
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Aug 2011
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Nikon D7000
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$209.00
Adorama
+1 more shop
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16.2MP
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Depends on lens
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690g
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Slr
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Apr 2011
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Ricoh CX6
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$552.33
eBay
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10MP
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10.7x
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180g
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Compact
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Dec 2011
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Olympus E‑PL3
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$320.00
eBay
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12.3MP
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Depends on lens
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265g
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Mirrorless
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May 2012
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS |
$263.99
eBay
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10.1MP
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12x
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135g
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Compact
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Jan 2012
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Samsung NX200
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$250.80
eBay
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20.3MP
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10x
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143.6g
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Compact
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Jan 2012
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Nikon Coolpix P7000
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$220.00
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10.1MP
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7.1x
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360g
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Compact
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Sep 2010
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Canon EOS 7D
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$1,359.55
Overstock
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18MP
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Depends on lens
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820g
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Oct 2009
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Nikon D90
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$179.00
Adorama
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12.9MP
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Depends on lens
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620g
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Slr
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Jun 2014
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Panasonic Lumix DMC‑GF2
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$527.99
Overstock
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12.1MP
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Depends on lens
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386.1g
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Mirrorless
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Jan 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QWhat is the difference between an SLR, Mirrorless and Compact cameras?
ASLRs and Mirrorless cameras are both powerful cameras with changable lenses for a large amount of flexibility. Mirrorless cameras tend to be smaller and lighter than SLRs (because they don't have to include a mirror to bounce light onto the sensor) but are not quite as powerful.
Compact cameras are small fixed-lens cameras meant for casual photography and everyday carry. In previous generations compact cameras were significantly less powerful than other types, but modern variants are almost as powerful as SLRs.
Compact cameras are small fixed-lens cameras meant for casual photography and everyday carry. In previous generations compact cameras were significantly less powerful than other types, but modern variants are almost as powerful as SLRs.
QWhat is the difference between optical and digital zoom?
AOptical zoom uses the hardware of the camera to physically move the lenses, enlarging the captured picture. Digital zoom uses software to further enlarge the picture. This means digital zooms can go far beyond the range of optical zooms, but the quality is much worse, and degrades sharply as the image is zoomed in.
QWhat is an 'image stabiliser'?
AAn image stabiliser detects and compensates for small judders and shakes while filming, meaning the resulting images are far smoother and still.
QWhy is a big sensor size important?
AA larger optical sensor produces better quality images, because more light can be brought into the lens at once, This leads to larger, more highly-detailed photos.
QWhat is GPS function on a camera?
AGPS allows the camera to tag each photo with exactly where it was taken.
QWhat is the difference between 'waterproof' and 'water resistant'?
AThere is a small but important difference between waterPROOF and water RESISTANT - waterproof means that the camera can be submerged underwater for an extended amount of time with no adverse effects. Water resistant means that the camera can suffer limited exposure to water without any problems - normally this is limited to heavy rain or liquid splashes, not total immersion.
QWhat are the benefits of instant cameras?
AInstant cameras have been seeing a revival in recent years - modern versions work similar to the classic Polaroid cameras, but use modern thermal-reactive paper. They allow immediate printing of photos when out and about - perfect for parties! However the paper is expensive to buy, and you can easily blast through a pack of 10 shots very quickly.
Landscape Photography
Given the portable nature of cameras, it’s unsurprising that they are used extensively to take photos of beautiful landscapes all over the world - from desolate hills to tropical beaches and everything in between! However not all cameras are equally suited to take landscape photos: here we have tried to rank the best cameras to take stunning landscape shots for your next holiday!
We’ve concentrated on a number of key attributes: most important of these is optical zoom capability, since it allows you to take detailed photos of particular parts of the landscape from a long way away, and still have them come out in good detail. Weight and battery life are also very important, since you may be carrying your camera with your for a long time while walking around - you want it to be light enough to not be a hassle, and with a good strong battery, so it doesn’t run out of juice mid-way through the trip! Finally we have taken into account several important factors, such as environmental protection (especially water and dust resistance) and whether the camera comes with GPS, in order to pin-point exactly where you took the photo for later reference.
How to Choose a Digital Camera That is Good for Landscape Photography
Optical Zoom
The optical zoom of a camera is a measure of how much the camera can zoom in to the subject using the camera's lens system. An optical zoom is superior to a digital zoom because the zoom is achieved using the optics of lens which means that the full extent of the digital sensor is always used to capture the image.
Optical zoom is how much the camera is able to enlarge the image it's taking, allowing you to get a close-up of faraway objects. With landscape photography, this means you'll be able to focus in on specific areas of the landscape from far away, in order to achieve the most interesting and unique shot.
Maximum Image Resolution
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Image resolution is a measurement of how detailed the photos taken by the camera are. A higher resolution means a single image is comprised of more pixels, leading to greater detail. This is important with a landscape cameras, since it allows all the detail from the landscape to be picked out in greater clarity, allowing for a far more visually impressive shot, rather than just a blur of green hills and blue skies.
Weight
The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.
Weight is important for a landscape camera, since finding the perfect shot is going to involve a lot of travel. Therefore a lighter camera is going to be far more comfortable to walk with.
Waterproof
Waterproof compacts or tough / rugged compacts allow you to take shots in all sorts of weather conditions and even take your camera snorkelling with you. Make sure to check the depth the camera can be used to if you intend to use it underwater at greater depths of for extended periods of time.
Landscape photography means heading outside, and Mother Nature isn't always nice. A waterproof camera means that if you get caught in a sudden downpour, your camera won't be damaged or ruined.