And since these lenses can't perform miracles, what results are images that won't be nearly as detailed as similar shots taken on larger-sensor ILCs with equivalent focal length lenses. All of the issues raised are sacrifices one must make in order to shoot extreme telephoto, be it with a built-in or interchangeable lens camera.įinally, on the subject of sacrifices, the small form factor and lower cost of these superzooms come at a hefty cost compared to larger-sensor counterparts: not only do the smaller sensors yield noisier images, but the small pixels put high demands on lens' resolving power. These noticeably reduce image sharpness, especially on warm days, and the effects can often be visible even when photos are downsized. This is particularly an issue for the superzooms in this round-up, whose small sensors collect very little light and therefore are generally noisy to begin with (here's why).Īnother issue with long zooms is atmospheric haze and distortion, caused by light scattering and changes in refractive indexes of air as heat rises from the ground. isn’t easy, and sometimes requires boosting the ISO, especially at lower light levels. Trying to get a shake-free photo while hand-holding a camera at over 1200mm equiv. Having a long zoom lens isn't without problems, though. Late last year Canon’s PowerShot SX60 HS hit 65X and in March 2015 Nikon blew away the competition, releasing its Coolpix P900 with an incredible 83X, 24-2000mm equivalent zoom.
Ten years ago superzooms commonly had 10X and 12X lenses, and in 2015 the average is around 50X. While the megapixel race has slowly come to a halt, there’s a different kind of battle going on, and that’s over zoom power. Bridge cameras offer zoom lenses exceeding 50X in a body that resembles a DSLR, and more expensive models usually include electronic viewfinders and manual exposure controls. While compact cameras sales continue to slide due to the rise of the smartphone, 'bridge cameras' remain popular.
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