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Digital Camera Under 200 Comparison - April 2026

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Model

Kodak PIXPRO FZ55-BK 16MP CMOS Sensor Digital Camera 5X Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle 1080P Full HD Video 2.7" LCD Vlogging Camera (Black)
Model
Kodak PIXPRO FZ55-BL 16MP Digital Camera 5X Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle 1080P Full HD Video Li-Ion Battery 2.7" LCD Vlogging Camera (Blue)
Model
Kodak PIXPRO FZ55-RD 16MP Digital Camera 5X Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle 1080P Full HD Video 2.7" LCD Vlogging Camera (Red) Packaging May Vary
Model
8K Digital Cameras for Photography with WiFi,Autofocus 88MP Vlogging Camera for YouTube with Dual-Lens,16X Digital Zoom Point and Shoot Camera,3.2''Touch Screen, Anti-Shake,2 Batteries &Charging Stand
Model
Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45-BK 16MP Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom 27mm Wide Angle and 2.7" LCD Screen (Black)
Model
Kodak PIXPRO AZ255-BK 16MP Digital Camera 25X Optical Zoom 24mm Wide Angle Lens Optical Image Stabilization 1080P Full HD Video 3" LCD Vlogging Camera (Black)

Brand

KODAK
Brand
KODAK
Brand
KODAK
Brand
FlyFrost
Brand
KODAK
Brand
KODAK

Reviews

19,956 reviews
Reviews
19,956 reviews
Reviews
18,744 reviews
Reviews
352 reviews
Reviews
17,316 reviews
Reviews
1,144 reviews

Features

Battery duration

9.4
Battery duration
9.1
Battery duration
9.3
Battery duration
9.1
Battery duration
8.9
Battery duration
8.6

Simple to use

9.8
Simple to use
9.6
Simple to use
9.6
Simple to use
9.3
Simple to use
9.1
Simple to use
9.1

Image quality

9.1
Image quality
8.9
Image quality
9.1
Image quality
8.6
Image quality
8.6
Image quality
8.4

Tech Specs

display type

LCD
display type
LCD
display type
LCD
display type
LCD
display type
LCD
display type
LCD

effective still resolution

16.35 MP
effective still resolution
16.35 MP
effective still resolution
16.35 MP
effective still resolution
88 MP
effective still resolution
16 MP
effective still resolution
16 MP

maximum aperture

3.9 f
maximum aperture
3.9 f
maximum aperture
3.9 f
maximum aperture
3.37 Millimeters
maximum aperture
3 f
maximum aperture
3.7 f

compatible mountings

Nikon F
compatible mountings
Nikon F
compatible mountings
Nikon
compatible mountings
Standard
compatible mountings
CMOS
compatible mountings
Micro Four Thirds

white balance settings

Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
white balance settings
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight
white balance settings
Auto
white balance settings
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
white balance settings
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight
white balance settings
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy

photo sensor size

1/2.3-inch
photo sensor size
1/2.3-inch
photo sensor size
1/2.3-inch
photo sensor size
1/4-inch
photo sensor size
1/2.3-inch
photo sensor size
1/2.3-inch

image stabilization

Digital
image stabilization
Digital
image stabilization
Digital
image stabilization
Digital
image stabilization
Digital
image stabilization
Optical

auto focus technology

Contrast Detection
auto focus technology
Contra, Multi area, Phase Detection, sensor
auto focus technology
Contra, Multi area, Phase Detection, sensor
auto focus technology
Contrast Detection, Eye Detection, Face Detection, Phase Detection
auto focus technology
Contrast Detection
auto focus technology
Multi area, Contrast Detection, sensor

digital zoom

6 x
digital zoom
6 x
digital zoom
6 x
digital zoom
16 x
digital zoom
6 x
digital zoom
4 x

are batteries included

Yes
are batteries included
Yes
are batteries included
Yes
are batteries included
No
are batteries included
Yes
are batteries included
Yes

video capture format

MP4
video capture format
MP4
video capture format
MOV
video capture format
AVI
video capture format
MP4
video capture format
MOV

screen size

2.7 Inches
screen size
2.7 Inches
screen size
2.7 Inches
screen size
3.2 Inches
screen size
2.7
screen size
3 Inches

color

Black
color
Blue
color
Red
color
Black
color
Black
color
Black

lens type

Wide Angle
lens type
Wide Angle
lens type
Wide Angle
lens type
Fixed
lens type
Wide Angle
lens type
Wide Angle

connectivity technology

USB
connectivity technology
USB
connectivity technology
USB
connectivity technology
USB
connectivity technology
USB
connectivity technology
USB

file format

JPEG
file format
JPEG
file format
JPEG
file format
JPG/MP4
file format
JPEG
file format
-

warranty description

1 year manufacturer
warranty description
1 year manufacturer
warranty description
1 year manufacturer
warranty description
1 Year Manufacturer
warranty description
Limited 1-Year Warranty
warranty description
-

digital scene transition

zoom
digital scene transition
zoom
digital scene transition
zoom
digital scene transition
-
digital scene transition
zoom
digital scene transition
zoom

has color screen

Yes
has color screen
Yes
has color screen
Yes
has color screen
Yes
has color screen
Yes
has color screen
-

camera lens

5X optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens, focal length: 5.1 mm (wide) - 25.5 mm (tele) [35mm film equivalent: 28mm - 140mm], 8-group, 8-element lens construction, digital image stabilization, focusing range: normal (60cm - infinity for wide, 100cm - infinity for tele), macro (5cm - infinity for wide), minimum aperture: F3.9 (wide) - F6.3 (tele)
camera lens
5X optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens with a focal length range of 5.1mm (wide) - 25.5mm (tele), and an aperture range of F3.9 (wide) - F6.3. The lens construction consists of 8 groups and 8 elements, and the focusing range is normal (wide) 60cm - infinity and (tele) 100 cm - infinity.
camera lens
Wide Angle
camera lens
Our digital camera features a fixed lens with 16X digital zoom capabilities. The lens type is fixed, which means it does not offer optical zoom or interchangeable lens options. This setup is designed for ease of use and portability, making it suitable for everyday photography and vlogging.
camera lens
Wide-angle lens with a 19.6mm focal length
camera lens
-

exposure control

Automatic
exposure control
Auto, Manual
exposure control
Auto, Manual
exposure control
Automatic
exposure control
Automatic
exposure control
-

digital still

Yes
digital still
Yes
digital still
Yes
digital still
Yes
digital still
Yes
digital still
-

total still resolution

16 MP
total still resolution
16 MP
total still resolution
16 MP
total still resolution
88 MP
total still resolution
16 MP
total still resolution
-

sensor type

CMOS
sensor type
CMOS
sensor type
CMOS
sensor type
CMOS
sensor type
CMOS
sensor type
-

memory storage capacity

63 MB
memory storage capacity
512 GB
memory storage capacity
63 MB
memory storage capacity
32 GB
memory storage capacity
63 MB
memory storage capacity
-

built in media

Camera, Li-Ion Battery, USB Cable, AC Adapter, Strap
built in media
Camera, USB Cable, AC Adapter, Li-Ion Battery, Strap
built in media
Camera, USB Cable, AC Adapter, Li-Ion Battery, Strap
built in media
Camera Body & Accessories
built in media
Camera Body & Accessories
built in media
-

flash modes

Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Force Off, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
flash modes
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Force Off, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
flash modes
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Force Off, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
flash modes
Automatic, Fill Flash
flash modes
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Force Off, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
flash modes
-

form factor

Compact
form factor
Compact
form factor
Compact
form factor
-
form factor
Compact
form factor
Bridge

focus mode

Automatic AF (AF-A)
focus mode
Automatic AF (AF-A)
focus mode
Automatic AF (AF-A)
focus mode
Single-Servo AF (AF-S)
focus mode
Automatic AF (AF-A)
focus mode
-

minimum focal length

5.1 Millimeters
minimum focal length
5.1 Millimeters
minimum focal length
5.1 Millimeters
minimum focal length
-
minimum focal length
4.9 Millimeters
minimum focal length
4.3 Millimeters

image capture type

Stills & Video
image capture type
Stills & Video
image capture type
Stills & Video
image capture type
Stills & Video
image capture type
Stills & Video
image capture type
-

shooting modes

Automatic, Landscape, Macro, Portrait
shooting modes
Automatic
shooting modes
Automatic
shooting modes
Portrait, Landscape, Scene, Automatic, Manual
shooting modes
Easy
shooting modes
-

age range description

Adult
age range description
Adult
age range description
Adult
age range description
-
age range description
Adult
age range description
Adult

item weight

0.23 Pounds
item weight
3.68 ounces
item weight
0.23 Pounds
item weight
-
item weight
0.26 Pounds
item weight
600 Grams

display resolution maximum

16 MP
display resolution maximum
16 MP
display resolution maximum
1080 Pixels
display resolution maximum
1024 X 768
display resolution maximum
16 MP
display resolution maximum
-

expanded iso minimum

100
expanded iso minimum
100
expanded iso minimum
100
expanded iso minimum
-
expanded iso minimum
100
expanded iso minimum
100

camera flash

Built-In
camera flash
Built-In
camera flash
Built-In
camera flash
Built-In
camera flash
Built-In
camera flash
-

expanded iso maximum

12800
expanded iso maximum
12800
expanded iso maximum
12800
expanded iso maximum
-
expanded iso maximum
3200
expanded iso maximum
3200

video resolution

1080p
video resolution
1080p
video resolution
1080p
video resolution
4320p
video resolution
1080p
video resolution
-

maximum focal length

28 Millimeters
maximum focal length
28 Millimeters
maximum focal length
28 Millimeters
maximum focal length
-
maximum focal length
19.6 Millimeters
maximum focal length
107.5 Millimeters

photo sensor resolution

16 MP
photo sensor resolution
16 MP
photo sensor resolution
16 MP
photo sensor resolution
88 MP
photo sensor resolution
16 MP
photo sensor resolution
-

aspect ratio

1.50:1, 16:9, 4:3
aspect ratio
1.50:1, 16:9, 4:3
aspect ratio
1.50:1, 16:9, 4:3
aspect ratio
-
aspect ratio
1.50:1, 16:9, 4:3
aspect ratio
1.50:1, 16:9, 4:3

movie mode

Yes
movie mode
Yes
movie mode
Yes
movie mode
Yes
movie mode
Yes
movie mode
-

focus type

Auto Focus
focus type
Auto Focus
focus type
Auto Focus
focus type
-
focus type
Auto Focus
focus type
Auto Focus

optical zoom

5 x
optical zoom
5 x
optical zoom
5 x
optical zoom
-
optical zoom
4 x
optical zoom
25 x

model series

Friendly Zoom
model series
FZ55
model series
FZ55
model series
-
model series
FZ
model series
-

display fixture type

Fixed
display fixture type
Fixed
display fixture type
Fixed
display fixture type
-
display fixture type
-
display fixture type
Fixed

focus features

Contrast Detection
focus features
sensor-based phase detection autofocus, multi-area focus, and contrast detection
focus features
Active
focus features
-
focus features
Autofocus
focus features
-

battery cell type

Lithium Ion
battery cell type
Lithium Ion
battery cell type
Lithium Ion
battery cell type
-
battery cell type
Alkaline
battery cell type
-

item height

2.23 inches
item height
2.23 inches
item height
0.9 inches
item height
-
item height
1.13 inches
item height
-

specific uses for product

Photography, Videography
specific uses for product
Photography, Videography
specific uses for product
Travel
specific uses for product
-
specific uses for product
Travel, Wildlife, Vlogging, Wedding
specific uses for product
-

maximum image size

4608 Pixels
maximum image size
4608 Pixels
maximum image size
9.6 Centimeters
maximum image size
-
maximum image size
4608 Pixels
maximum image size
-

flash memory type

SDHC
flash memory type
SDHC
flash memory type
SDHC
flash memory type
-
flash memory type
SDHC
flash memory type
-

focal length description

5.1, 140 millimeters
focal length description
5.1mm - 25.5mm
focal length description
28mm to 140mm
focal length description
-
focal length description
27mm Wide Angle
focal length description
-

night vision

No
night vision
No
night vision
No
night vision
-
night vision
No
night vision
-

aperture modes

F3.9-F8.0
aperture modes
Adjustable Aperture
aperture modes
f_2_9_f_5_8
aperture modes
-
aperture modes
f_3_0_f_6_6
aperture modes
-

real angle of view

30.6 Degrees
real angle of view
39.5 Degrees
real angle of view
72.8 Degrees
real angle of view
-
real angle of view
63.4 Degrees
real angle of view
-

autofocus points

1
autofocus points
25
autofocus points
9
autofocus points
-
autofocus points
9
autofocus points
-

self timer

10 Seconds
self timer
10 Seconds
self timer
10 Seconds
self timer
-
self timer
10 Seconds
self timer
-

skill level

Amateur
skill level
Intermediate
skill level
-
skill level
-
skill level
Novice
skill level
Novice

battery type

Lithium Ion
battery type
Lithium Ion
battery type
Lithium Ion
battery type
-
battery type
Alkaline
battery type
-

total usb 2 0 ports

1
total usb 2 0 ports
1
total usb 2 0 ports
4
total usb 2 0 ports
-
total usb 2 0 ports
1
total usb 2 0 ports
-

metering methods

Spot
metering methods
Center Weighted
metering methods
Highlight Weighted
metering methods
-
metering methods
Evaluative
metering methods
-

continuous shooting

30 FPS
continuous shooting
30 FPS
continuous shooting
30 FPS
continuous shooting
-
continuous shooting
5 FPS
continuous shooting
-

remote included

No
remote included
No
remote included
No
remote included
-
remote included
No
remote included
-

minimum shutter speed

30 Seconds
minimum shutter speed
4 Seconds
minimum shutter speed
30 Seconds
minimum shutter speed
-
minimum shutter speed
30 Seconds
minimum shutter speed
-

write speed

153 MB/s or less
write speed
45 MB/s
write speed
30 fps
write speed
-
write speed
5 fps
write speed
-

viewfinder

Electronic
viewfinder
LCD screen
viewfinder
Electronic
viewfinder
-
viewfinder
Optical
viewfinder
-

bit depth

12 Bit
bit depth
12 Bit
bit depth
12 Bit
bit depth
-
bit depth
24 Bit
bit depth
-

total usb ports

1
total usb ports
1
total usb ports
1
total usb ports
-
total usb ports
1
total usb ports
-

zoom

Optical Zoom
zoom
Optical Zoom
zoom
Optical Zoom
zoom
-
zoom
Optical Zoom
zoom
-

autofocus

Yes
autofocus
Yes
autofocus
Yes
autofocus
-
autofocus
Yes
autofocus
-

jpeg quality level

Normal
jpeg quality level
Fine
jpeg quality level
Fine
jpeg quality level
-
jpeg quality level
Normal
jpeg quality level
-

maximum shutter speed

1/2000 Seconds
maximum shutter speed
1/2000 Seconds
maximum shutter speed
1/2000 Seconds
maximum shutter speed
-
maximum shutter speed
1/2000 Seconds
maximum shutter speed
-

read speed

445 Bytes Per Second
read speed
445 Bytes Per Second
read speed
445 Bytes Per Second
read speed
-
read speed
-
read speed
-

data transfer rate

1000 Megabits Per Second
data transfer rate
1000 Megabits Per Second
data transfer rate
1000 Megabits Per Second
data transfer rate
-
data transfer rate
-
data transfer rate
-

memory slots available

1
memory slots available
-
memory slots available
-
memory slots available
1
memory slots available
1
memory slots available
-

external memory size

512 GB
external memory size
-
external memory size
512 GB
external memory size
-
external memory size
63 MB
external memory size
-

unit count

1.0 Count
unit count
1.0 Count
unit count
1.0 Count
unit count
-
unit count
-
unit count
-

video output

HDMI
video output
HDMI
video output
-
video output
-
video output
HDMI
video output
-

recording capacity

412344 Minutes
recording capacity
-
recording capacity
1.5 Hours
recording capacity
-
recording capacity
480 Minutes
recording capacity
-

delay between shots

0.5 Seconds
delay between shots
0.03 Seconds
delay between shots
-
delay between shots
-
delay between shots
0.2 Seconds
delay between shots
-

battery weight

2.5 Grams
battery weight
2.5 Grams
battery weight
2.5 Grams
battery weight
-
battery weight
-
battery weight
-

dots per screen

230, 000 pixels (230K) or approximately 756, 000 dots (756K)
dots per screen
230000
dots per screen
-
dots per screen
-
dots per screen
230, 000 Dots
dots per screen
-

flash memory speed class

Class 10 or higher
flash memory speed class
10 or above
flash memory speed class
-
flash memory speed class
-
flash memory speed class
10
flash memory speed class
-

supported image format

JPEG
supported image format
JPEG
supported image format
-
supported image format
-
supported image format
JPEG
supported image format
-

series number

-
series number
55
series number
55
series number
-
series number
45
series number
-

water resistance level

-
water resistance level
-
water resistance level
Not Water Resistant
water resistance level
Not Water Resistant
water resistance level
Not Water Resistant
water resistance level
-

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    9.8 Simple to use
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    9.1 Image quality

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    Compact and travel-friendly design.
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    Kodak PIXPRO FZ55-BL 16MP Digital Camera 5X Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle 1080P Full HD Video Li-Ion Battery 2.7" LCD Vlogging Camera (Blue)

    9.6 Simple to use
    9.1 Battery Duration
    8.9 Image quality

    Why we love it

    Compact and travel-friendly design.
    Affordable with decent photo quality.
    Easy USB file transfer.
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    Kodak PIXPRO FZ55-RD 16MP Digital Camera 5X Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle 1080P Full HD Video 2.7" LCD Vlogging Camera (Red) Packaging May Vary

    9.6 Simple to use
    9.3 Battery Duration
    9.1 Image quality

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Digital Camera Under 200 Buyer's Guide

Written by Jim Williams

Digital Cameras Under 200 Introduction

Shopping for a digital camera does not have to break the bank. With a budget of $200, you can find a decent camera to capture your memories. It is important to consider the features you need and understand the different types of digital camera available. This buying guide will provide an overview of the different types of digital cameras under the $200 budget range, as well as the features they offer.

Types of Digital Cameras Under 200

The most common type of digital camera under $200 is the Point-and-Shoot (P&S) camera. These cameras are typically small in size, with basic features such as a fixed lens and built-in flash. Some P&S cameras offer manual controls, allowing users to adjust shutter speed and aperture. Other types of digital camera under $200 include digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and digital compact system cameras (CSC). DSLR cameras are larger than P&S cameras and offer more features, such as interchangeable lenses, manual controls and more powerful sensors. CSC cameras offer similar features to DSLR cameras, but with a smaller size and weight.

Features of Digital Cameras Under 200

When choosing a digital camera under $200, it is important to consider the features you need. The most important factors to consider include the image sensor size, lens type, shutter speed and ISO range. Smaller image sensors offer better portability, but lower image quality. Larger image sensors offer better image quality but are more expensive. Digital cameras under $200 typically come with either a fixed lens or an interchangeable lens. Fixed lenses are usually cheaper, but offer limited options for shooting. Interchangeable lenses offer more flexibility, but are more expensive. Shutter speed determines how quickly the camera can take pictures and ISO range determines how much light the camera can capture.

Pros and Cons of Digital Cameras Under 200

Digital cameras under $200 offer several advantages. They are usually lightweight and portable, making them easy to carry around. They are also relatively inexpensive, making them a good choice for those on a budget. However, digital cameras under $200 typically offer fewer features than more expensive models. They may also have limited image quality due to their smaller image sensors and lenses.

Conclusion

Choosing the right digital camera under $200 can be a challenge. It is important to consider the features you need and understand the different types of digital camera available. With a budget of $200, you can find a decent camera to capture your memories. Knowing the features and types of digital cameras available will help you make an informed decision when shopping for a digital camera.

Final Thoughts

When shopping for a digital camera under $200, it is important to understand the different types of camera available, and what features they offer. It is also important to consider the image quality and lens type. With so many options, it can be hard to decide which camera is right for you. However, with the right information, you can make an informed decision and find the perfect digital camera for your needs.

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