I recently bought a digital camera for home use.

1500 yuan, friends who control their budgets within this range, are these 1500 yuan all covered with sweat? When we have this hard-won 1500 yuan in our hands, we may look at all kinds of exquisite models and don't know how to start, or watch others talk about their favorite machines on the forum, or helplessly use the long-used film camera when traveling ... actually, it is unnecessary. 1.500 yuan can completely cross the threshold of digital image. All we need to do is choose the right mode, choose the right time, and then start!

In terms of price, because it is around 1500 yuan, our expectations for many functional configurations of mainstream digital cameras are often difficult to achieve. However, as far as the current digital camera market is concerned, there are still many models of digital cameras with the price of 1500 yuan, including models with different use requirements, low-end creative digital cameras with manual exposure function, home digital cameras with fashionable and exquisite design, and practical digital cameras that pay attention to hardware configuration, such as Fuji E500 (data evaluation map), Canon A400 (data evaluation map) and Kodak LS743.

In terms of market fluctuation, the fluctuation range of the model market with the price of 1500 yuan is generally small, but the efforts of merchants in gift promotion are worthy of attention. We can often see many low-end models buy machines to send memory cards, camera bags, batteries and so on. At this time, we can also seize the opportunity to buy cost-effective products. In addition, the market trend of some competing products with the same positioning model is also worthy of attention. The intensification of competition will inevitably lead to subtle price changes between models, such as Fuji E500 and Canon A520 (data evaluation picture), which have never stopped the price war since they were listed at high prices.

Take a brief look at the low-end digital camera market. At this time, with the psychological price of 1500 yuan, we should enter the cruel model screening stage. Below, the author selected about 20 digital cameras at this price from the market, and made corresponding comparison and evaluation, hoping to provide some reference suggestions for everyone's purchase.

I. Manual exposure of digital cameras

1. Canon A5 10 low-cost manual exposure camera

If you want to recommend a cost-effective digital camera for beginners, Canon A5 10 is undoubtedly one of the best choices. This model has a full manual exposure mode, and the exposure parameters can be fine-tuned and the parameter adjustment range is relatively wide. For example, the shutter speed range reaches 15- 1/2000 seconds. In addition, it is also equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens, ranging from 35mm to 140mm, covering wide-angle scenery to medium telephoto portraits, which is very practical! Perhaps the resolution of 3.2 million pixels is a defect, but it is enough for beginners to practice photography.

The manual exposure model of Canon A series is very accurate in the entry market, and A5 10 is quite balanced in configuration, function and price. At present, its actual price is only 1550 yuan! Looking at the whole digital camera market, you can't see the second entry-level digital camera with this positioning. For consumers with low budget who want to sell a camera to learn photography, especially student users, Canon A5 10 can be listed as the preferred model.

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Canon A5 10

In addition, the actual price of Canon A520 has also dropped to around 1990 yuan. However, this model has not improved any other functional configuration except the CCD resolution to 4 million pixels. On the contrary, its continuous shooting speed and continuous shooting number are not as good as A5 10. If you don't care much about the difference of 800 thousand pixels, then this model doesn't have to be considered. And if I prefer A520, I suggest waiting a little longer. After all, the performance difference between A520 and A5 10 is not reflected in the price. It is very likely that the price of A520 will gradually approach A5 10 in the near future.

Manual exposure digital camera

2. Fuji E500 with high configuration and low price

The E500 was originally born for Canon A85 (data evaluation picture), but flowers bloom and fall, and things change. The former A85 has already withdrawn from the market. Influenced by the competitor A520 and other factors, E500 has lowered its price and become another defender of low-end entry cameras.

Compared with A520 and other models, E500 has the main advantage that it has a wide-angle end of 28mm, and the telephoto end of a 3.2-fold optical zoom lens reaches 91mm. E500 also has rich manual exposure functions, but it is slightly inferior to A520 in fine-tuning parameters. For example, its shutter is only 2 seconds at the slowest, and it is impossible to customize the white balance. However, E500 is equipped with a 2.0-inch screen with 154000 pixels, which is rare in low-end digital cameras. E500 has powerful hardware configuration, but few functions, which is suitable for entry-level photographers who pursue fashion. Now the actual price of this model is about 1800 yuan. Fortunately, the price of xD card has been greatly reduced. The price of 128MB is only about 160 yuan, and the comprehensive purchase cost is not very high. I think E500 is a good choice for consumers with higher budget and less in-depth photography creation.

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Fuji E500

The price of E5 10, another low-end entry-level digital camera of Fuji, has also dropped to a certain extent recently, and the current quotation is about 1890 yuan. Compared with E500, the main advantage of E5 10 is the 5-megapixel CCD, and other functions are similar. The specific choice between the two depends on the needs of users. I think E5 10 is undoubtedly better when the actual prices are not much different.

Manual exposure digital camera

Domestic boutique, DEC Zhongheng Manual Camera E520

DEC E520 is not familiar to many consumers, but it is a high-profile digital camera with manual exposure. E520 adopts11.8 inch 5 megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens. This high-end imaging configuration makes up for the inherent deficiency of domestic image processors to some extent, and can effectively improve the imaging quality. E520 is equipped with manual exposure function, the shutter speed is 8- 1/2000 seconds, and it can also shoot MPEG4-4 audio animation with 640x480 resolution, which is completely comparable to foreign brands in function. It's just that this LCD is only 1.5 inches, and the workmanship of the shell is not satisfactory.

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Decision no 520

At present, the price of this model is only 1250 yuan, which is the cheapest digital camera with manual exposure function. Moreover, lithium batteries and chargers are randomly equipped, and the later purchase cost is much smaller! DEC E520 is a very good choice for consumers who have low budget and support domestic products. However, this model is relatively rare in the market, and some dealers also sell one.

Manual exposure digital camera

4. High-performance substitutes Kodak Z700 (data evaluation picture) and Sony S60 (data evaluation picture)

If the budget is relatively high, then Kodak's Z700 and Sony S60 are good choices. The main advantage of these two models is their high configuration. Both Z700 and S60 have incomplete manual exposure function, but they can meet the daily shooting needs and can also be used as an alternative creative digital camera.

Kodak Z700 is a practical digital camera for entry-level users in the low-end and cheap market. Its most surprising thing is that the optical zoom reaches 5 times and the equivalent focal length is 35- 175mm! The Z700 does not have full manual exposure mode, but it has aperture priority mode and shutter priority mode, which can also meet the requirements of novices to adjust shooting parameters. From the actual use, the imaging quality of Z700 is slightly inferior to A5 10 and other models, and the actual effect of 72,000 pixels 1.6 inch screen is even more flattering. At present, its price is 2000 yuan, giving away 128MB memory card. The actual price is about 1880 yuan. Its market positioning range is similar to Canon A520 and Fuji E500. For consumers who like telephoto, the Z700 is the only low-cost model and a good choice.

Kodak Z700

Sony S60 is a practical digital camera for home use, which takes both shooting and creation into consideration. Compared with the same period last year, the image quality of this model is above average. It is equipped with a 4 megapixel CCD and a 3x optical zoom lens, and its LCD screen is 2.0 inches. A certain degree of manual exposure function can meet the requirements of entry photographers for fine-tuning shooting parameters. I believe that the high-resolution animation with 640x480, 30 frames per second and clear 2.0-inch LCD screen will also be favored by home users.

Sony S60

At present, the price of S60 is relatively high, about 1950 yuan. However, this model comes with two Sony Ni-MH batteries and a charger, which can reduce its later purchase cost to some extent. S60 deviates from the price 1500 yuan. If I don't pay much attention to the animation shooting function of this model, I think I can turn to other models.

Summary: There are not many manual cameras at the price of 1500 yuan. Canon A5 10 is a very practical model in terms of function and configuration, but the price is quite low, but the resolution of 3.2 million pixels may not be attractive to some entry-level users. 4 megapixel Canon A520, Fuji E500, Kodak Z700, and 5 megapixel Fuji E5 10 (data evaluation pictures) are more competitive in performance than the same period last year, and of course the price is higher 1800 yuan. If the budget is not high, DEC E520 can let consumers enter the digital imaging field at the price of 1250 yuan.

Second, automatic exposure fashion digital camera

1. Canon A400 with fashionable function and low price.

Canon Axxx series models have always been an important member of the low-end home market, but this series models have always used fixed-focus lenses, and their practicality is relatively poor. The latest A400 is a great improvement on the previous model. Its appearance is exquisite and fashionable, and there are four shell colors for consumers to choose from. A400 adopts 2.2 times optical zoom lens, 3.2 million pixel CCD and 1.5 inch screen. Although the comprehensive configuration is low, it provides convenient and practical functions such as 640x480 audio animation shooting, 9-point artificial intelligence autofocus and 8 scene modes. Generally speaking, it is a home digital camera with low configuration, strong function and fashionable appearance.

Canon A400

At present, the actual price of this model is about 1200 yuan, and the temptation is obvious to all. Although low configuration is a headache for many consumers, it is also the price paid by low price. In the specific choice, if images are mostly used for computer appreciation and less for wide-angle landscape images, then A400 is indeed a suitable and cost-effective home digital camera.

Automatic exposure fashion digital camera

2. Olympus C series,1the pillar of 500 yuan fashion machine.

Olympus C460 (data evaluation picture) is a representative fashion digital camera with a price of 1500. It adopts a sleek high-strength plastic shell and a sliding lens cover design. The whole body looks sleek and smooth, and the control is quite smooth. It can shoot 4 million pixel images, and the LCD screen is 1.8 inch, which is also the standard configuration at the price of 1500. The functions of C-460 are relatively backward, including animation shooting, macro, continuous shooting, etc., and there are few parameter adjustments. If the C-460 is a camera-based model, it can fully meet the demand.

At present, the actual price of this model is about 1800 yuan, which is a popular fashion digital camera. Olympus brand, fashionable appearance, exquisite lens slider and low price are very suitable for students and family users who are not rich in fashion.

Olympus C460

If the budget can't reach the price of C-460, then two other low-pixel models in the same series can also be noticed. C-360 and C-3 10 with 3.2 million pixels respectively. The former has the same functional configuration as the C-460 except that the pixel difference is 800,000. The quotation is currently 1550 yuan. If it is rarely used for image output or small-size image output, then this model is really a good choice; The latter C-3 10 has a difference of 800,000 pixels, and the design is completely different. C-3 10 adopts prime square design, and the highlight of the function is the super macro function of 2cm, and the highest shutter speed has reached 1/2000 seconds. At present, its price is 1350 yuan, which is a cheap and practical digital camera.

Automatic exposure fashion digital camera

3. The largest lineup, Kodak low-end series models.

Kodak has always been the most complete product line of low-end digital cameras. In addition to the long-established CX series, the newly launched C series is also a very competitive product.

Kodak C330 is equipped with 4 megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens, and its LCD screen is 1.5 inch. The concept of hardware configuration is mainly practical and economical. However, C330 is not ambiguous in function. It can shoot infinite audio animation in MPEG4-4 format at the speed of 320x240 and 20 frames per second, and has 13 scene modes. This model is completely divorced from the design characteristics of CX series in appearance design, and it still looks fashionable. At present, its price is about 1550 yuan. It is a low-end digital camera with balanced hardware configuration and functional design, and its appearance design is also fashionable, which is suitable for family users with less budget.

Kodak C330

Another similar model of Kodak is Kodak CX7430 (data evaluation picture). This model is mainly practical in design. It is large in size and comfortable to hold and manipulate. The CX7430 is fully functional. It has the function of 640x480 infinite audio animation shooting, and can manually adjust ISO, white balance and other parameters. Continuous shooting speed reaches 3 frames per second. The configuration of this model belongs to the medium level, including 4 million pixel CCD, 3x optical zoom lens and 1.6 inch LCD screen.

Kodak CX7430

The current market price of CX7430 is the same as C330, which is about 1550 yuan. They are very similar in function configuration, and the main difference is animation resolution and design. There is no doubt that these two models are very competitive in low-end practical models and are suitable for low-budget and practical home users. In addition, the shrunk version of Kodak CX7430 also has its own characteristics. Adopt automatic design (including sensitivity and white balance), CCD resolution of 3.2 million pixels, 3 times optical zoom lens. Its current price is 1350 yuan, and CX7330 is also a good choice for consumers with low budget.

Automatic exposure fashion digital camera

4. At the beginning of the big wave, the fashion machine is about to be delisted.

For netizens who often pay attention to the digital camera market, they may occasionally see some models that have been discontinued and basically withdrawn from the market reappear in the digital camera market. Among these models, there are indeed many excellent products with high cost performance, especially the fashionable models with the price of 1500 yuan, such as Panasonic FX 1 (data evaluation picture), Fuji F440 (data evaluation picture) and Minolta X3 1 (data evaluation picture).

Panasonic FX 1 has exquisite, fashionable and light design, and the all-metal fuselage shell has five colors to choose from. However, at present, due to the small inventory, the estimated color is relatively single. Its most notable feature is that it is equipped with an optical image stabilization device, which is very practical for shooting in poor light. Other functions, FX 1 are relatively general. FX 1 is a practical home digital camera, suitable for young people who are not rich in pockets and pursue fashion. Whether the resolution of 3.2 million pixels can meet the requirements depends on consumers' own needs. This model has been on the market for more than a year, and I occasionally saw it on the website a few days ago. It is said that the price is only 1500 yuan. For a fashionable digital camera with optical anti-shake, FX 1 is very cost-effective. However, this model is not estimated much, and whether consumers can satisfy it can only depend on their own luck and attention to the market.

Panasonic FX 1

Fuji F440 is a fashionable card camera, which attracted great attention a year ago. Its thickness is only 2 1mm, and its metal shell and square design make it more lovely. It uses a 4-megapixel CCD, a 3.4-fold optical zoom lens and a 2.0-inch large screen. Its hardware configuration is relatively high-end in the same level, but its functions are relatively lacking, even worse than Panasonic FX 1. If it is only used for taking pictures, the high-end imaging configuration of F440 and Fuji's unique gorgeous colors can fully meet the needs of ordinary home users. A few days ago, there was a gift promotion on this model, and the price was 1999 yuan. At the same time, a xD card of 128MB was presented. The actual selling price is about 1800 yuan, which is very cost-effective. Fuji F440 has a lot of stock in the market at present. If you like it and have enough budget, it is also a good choice to put it in your boudoir now.

Fuji F440

The netizen of F440 took a real sample.

Minolta X3 1 has been on the market for nearly one year. This card is not only light and portable, but also has a very fast shooting speed. The periscope lens is designed so that the start-up time is only 1 sec and the shutter delay is 0. 1 sec. The functional configuration of this model is relatively backward, with 3.2 million pixels, 1.5 inch screen and silent animation, which may cause resistance from many consumers. But at present, the price of this model is still very attractive. Not long ago, merchants promoted. 1450 yuan's price includes the fuselage, 256MB SD card, camera bag and 2200 mAh charging case! The actual price is only 1 100 yuan, which is very cost-effective!

Minolta X3 1

Summary: At present, I buy a fashionable digital camera for home use at the price of 1500 yuan. The range of available models is really small, and the price is mostly around 1.800 yuan. This is also the helpless result of market rules, but consumers can pay more attention to some models that have basically withdrawn from the market, and merchants often vigorously promote sales because of clearing inventory and other reasons. At this time, if consumers look at the actual situation in time, they can often buy fashionable digital cameras with more significant cost performance.

Third, high-profile practical digital cameras.

1. Fine products made in China, and high-profile models of patella series.

Battery digital camera is a very cost-effective product on the market at present, and S57 equipped with 5 million pixels and 3 times optical zoom is one of the representative works. Battery S57 is a practical digital camera for home use. The plastic shell is exquisitely made, and the buttons and menus are comfortable to control. With automatic exposure, other functions are not powerful. 1.8 inch LCD screen is a low-end configuration in the current digital camera market, but it is remarkable for a product with a price less than 1500.

At present, the price of S57 is only 1390 yuan, which is one of the lowest-priced products among the 5 megapixel models equipped with optical zoom. Cheap AA batteries and SD cards also reduce its later purchase cost. Although the price of this model is very advantageous, at present, the imaging quality of patella model is mostly in the middle and lower level, which is difficult to compete with the first-line brands, but it can be fully satisfied for family users with low requirements.

Padre S57

Polaroid LS-43 can give us a wide framing effect. It uses a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and other functions are similar to S57. This model is light and easy to operate, and it is a practical digital camera with fashionable appearance. At present, the price of this model is 1750 yuan, which is the cheapest one among the 2.5-inch screen models.

High-configuration practical digital camera

2. Fuji A350 (data evaluation picture) occupies the low-end market with high configuration.

Fuji A series has always been a high-profile product in the low-end market, and with the decline of xD card price, this series of products is more attractive. A350 is a high-profile product, which has not been listed for a long time. It changed the previous model to adopt sliding lens design, thus making the front of the fuselage more concise and generous. 5 megapixel and 3x optical zoom lenses are also the mainstream configurations of home cameras. 1.7 inch screen is a little small, but it is clear and colorful. A350, automatic exposure camera, other functions are lacking, and the animation function is backward.

Fuji A350

The price of Fuji A350 is about 1650 yuan. At present, some merchants also take the promotion activities of buying machines and sending cards, 128MB xD cards 1750 yuan. This model is similar in function to other high-end models with the price of 1500 yuan, but the price is low and the display performance is excellent. The imaging quality of Fuji A series is relatively excellent among low-end products.

High-configuration practical digital camera

3. Kodak LS743 with both fashion and function.

If you want to be more functional and practical, the Kodak LS743 with the price of 1500 yuan may be the most ideal model for consumers. It uses 4 million pixel CCD and 2.8 times optical zoom lens. This model also has MPEG4-4 infinite audio animation with 640x480 resolution, which can realize high-quality animation with high compression ratio. Its continuous shooting speed reaches 3 frames per second, it has 12 shooting modes, and other adjustable functions are quite rich. It can be said that LS743 is the most powerful model at this price!

Kodak LS743

German Schneider lens and Kodak's advanced color operation technology make the imaging quality of this model have great advantages compared with the same period of last year, and the LCD screen has reached 1.8 inches. This is a multi-functional, high-profile home fashion digital camera. The price of LS743 is about 1770 yuan, and it uses a cheap SD card with a lithium battery. Comprehensive procurement costs are very advantageous year-on-year. For home users or students, LS743 is a very affordable choice.

Summary:

From the above introduction, we can know that the hardware configuration of digital cameras at the price of 1500 yuan is generally low-end, and the differences between them are quite large. As far as mainstream models are concerned, the main configuration parameters of this price are 4 million pixels and 3 times optical zoom. Of course, a higher pixel may mean a smaller screen or reduced functionality. As far as the specific purchase is concerned, consumers must first understand their own use needs, and then make appropriate choices between resolution, optical zoom, screen configuration and exposure mode, animation, macro and other functions. In fact, what suits you is the best. Knowing your needs, even if you only have 1500 yuan, you can still buy your favorite digital camera in the rich digital camera market.

It is worth mentioning that at present, it is the summer promotion period, and some models with a price of 2,000 yuan may be reduced in the near future. If you don't buy it immediately, consumers are advised to pay more attention to the future market dynamics of this price model. Of course, some models that have been on the market for a long time should also be the focus of attention. After all, if you want to find a more cost-effective model, it is essential to pay attention to and "tap" the market.