[Top 5] Cameras for travel photographers

Love traveling? And love clicking snaps during your travel? You are, then, a keen and enthusiastic travel photographer. According to the Photographic Society of America, "any image that expresses the feeling of a time and place, portrays a land, its people, or a culture in its natural state, and has no geographical limitations" is considered as a travel photo. This might sound easy, but clicking a travel photo is no easy job, no matter you are an amateur or a professional. Choosing the right camera can help you a lot to capture good photographs. Following is a list of 5 cameras best suited for travel photography.

Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200 is lightweight and compact in size, and hence, portable in nature. This is what makes it suitable for travel photographers. The camera features a 24.2 MP CMOS sensor. The camera is designed for comfort, and results in dramatic low-light imagery.

Read my full review of the Nikon D3200.

Fujifilm Finepix HS50EXR

Fujifilm Finepix HS50EXR possesses a 16 MP camera with a CMOS sensor. But what stands out is the 42x optical zoom and 84x intelligent digital zoom this device provides, which makes it a must buy for wildlife and sports enthusiasts. The fast and accurate auto-focus also backs this claim.

Olympus Stylus TG-2 iHS

Olympus Stylus TG-2 iHS is best for those who love to shoot underwater. It is a water-proof, crush-proof, shock-proof, freeze-proof and dust-proof camera. The camera also boasts a 12 MP CMOS sensor. It also features GPS, e.compass and a manometer. In short, a paradise for travelers. And did I forget to mention about the four different underwater scene modes?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 is the budget camera in this list of travel cameras. It has 18.1 million effective pixels, and a 20x optical zoom. It weighs only 6.1 ounces, and is budget friendly. 

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500 is a great camera for beginners in travel photography. It is slim, and can zoom up to 22x. It also has built-in GPS, mapping, e.compass and Points of Interest. The device has a 18.1 MP CMOS sensor. It is pocket-friendly, both in terms of budget as well as its size and weight.

Do you own any of the above cameras? If yes, which one? If not, then what do you prefer? Share your experiences!

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