The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best digital cameras you can buy right now. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

• Proven track record of user satisfaction
• Market penetration
• Not discontinued
• Not an older model

1. Nikon D3200

• Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR DX Zoom Lenses Bundle
• 24MP CMOS DX-format sensor
• 4 frames per second continuous shooting
• 11 AF points (with 3D tracking)
• ISO 100-6400 (plus ISO 12,800-equivalent Hi1 setting)

2. Canon PowerShot A2500

• ECO Mode to reduce power consumption.
• Capture impressive 720p HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button.
• 16 megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 image processor delivers enhanced image quality.
• 5x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens with Digital Image Stabilizer.
• Smart Auto intelligently selects the proper settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations.

3. Canon PowerShot A2300

• 16 effective megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor
• 2.7-inch TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• 720p HD video with dedicated movie button
• 28mm wide-angle lens (5x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom and 20x combined zoom) with digital image stabilizer
• 16.0 MP Image Sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 5x Optical Zoom, 28mm Wide-Angle lens
• 720p HD video recording with a dedicated movie button
• Smart AUTO with 32 predefined shooting situations
• Digital IS reduces effect of camera shake and subject movement
• Help Button provides simple explanations and easy controls of your settings

4. Sony Alpha a6000

• 24 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and Focus Sensitivity Range :EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
• ISO 100-25600 (expandable to 51200)
• Hybrid AF with 179-point focal plane phase-detection and 25 contrast detect points
• Up to 11 FPS continious shooting
• 3-inch tilting LCD with 921,000 dots
• OLED electronic viewfinder with 100% coverage and 1.4 million dots

5. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300

• World’s thinnest digital camera with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens and 5x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
• Canon’s HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash
• Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access.
• Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0fps
• Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
• Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback.
• Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.
• Lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.