Best Bridge Camera of 2016

By Matt Staker. Last updated Jun 21, 2016.

Bridge cameras basically bridge the functionalities and features of digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLRs, i.e., professional cameras) and point-and-shoot cameras (consumer cameras), hence these cameras are also called as Prosumer cameras. Combining the essential features of both these cameras, these cameras make the advanced features pocketable.

With the features of DSLR cameras, the best Bridge cameras come in smaller sizes and their weight comparable to those of compact cameras or mini DSLRs. To complement this sleekness, some of the features like optical viewfinder and interchangeable lens have been eliminated. Instead of optical viewfinders, the Bridge cameras rely on electronic viewfinders.

The best Bridge cameras are known for their versatile feature support like manual controls and optical zooming options. The ability to control the values like shutter speed, aperture and ISO support the creativity and making the photographs captured by the Bridge cameras look professional. Also, these cameras have ultra-zooming capabilities helpful for nature or wildlife photography.

Cheaper than the DSLRs, some of the best Bridge cameras for 2016 support external flash, called as hotshoe for more control over lighting: and such cameras are also called as Hybrid cameras. And typically, to suit the usage during different lighting conditions, the Bridge cameras offer suitable sensor sizes and allow manual control over ISO settings.

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Canon PowerShot G3 X

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	Canon PowerShot G3 X	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II	Nikon Coolpix P900	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000	Canon PowerShot SX60 HS


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Release Date	Jul 2015	Sep 2015	Apr 2015	Jul 2014	Oct 2014
Camera Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Optical Zoom	25.0 x	8.3 x	83.3 x	16.0 x	65.0 x
Resolution	20.0 Megapixel	20.0 Megapixel	16.0 Megapixel	20.0 Megapixel	16.0 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS	CMOS	CMOS
LCD Screen Size	3.2 in.	3.0 in.	3.0 in.	3.0 in.	3.0 in.
Image Sensor Size	13.23 mm	13.23 mm	2.5 mm	13.23 mm	2.5 mm
	impressive camera Steves-DigiCams.com Rating Unavailable Rating Unavailable	most complete all-in-one camera PhotographyBLOG.com	I've included several samples in the slideshow below so you can see that, while subjects can look good at smaller sizes, once you start to blow things up you lose a lot of detail. CNet.com	The Panasonic FZ1000 is an extremely interesting camera, and one built with a very clear rival in mind. Imaging-Resource.com Rating Unavailable	Ultimately the SX60 HS is still a large camera that won’t give you better image quality than a well-sorted travelzoom compact camera costing similar money. PhotographyBLOG.com Rating Unavailable