Sony, Nikon, Canon ... What is the best camera? - Le Nouvel Observateur

Faced with a plethora of devices always more “smarts”, “Le Nouvel Observateur” trying to see more clearly through a selection of the best products: for each range, two flagship models were selected, tested and compared . Verdict.

The best hybrid

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past three years, cameras called “hybrid”, halfway between the compact and SLR are required. Smaller units are equipped with interchangeable lenses that offer impressive quality similar to that of SLR. Better far the complexity of professional equipment, hybrids are designed to achieve beautiful shots without any adjustment. With the NEX-3N, Sony makes great shots with vivid colors, as well as for landscapes to portraits, indoors and outside, near and far.

For more advanced, it is possible to set all of the focus in the opening speed through ISO or focus. If the screen can be tilted up to 180 degrees, too bad it is not touch. A fault quickly forgotten with the Samsung NX-300. It contains all the qualities of his Japanese brother and enriches additional options. It is also much more expensive … The touch screen allows a few clicks to share pictures via Wi-Fi directly on social networks (Facebook, Twitter), send e-mail or store them online. Finally, the NX-300 comes with a light version of Photoshop to retouch photos.

– Sony Nex-3N: 110 x 62 x 35 mm, 210 g, 7.5 cm screen, 16-50 mm lens, 16.1 megapixel, 499 euros

– Samsung NX-300: 122 x 64 x 41 mm, 284 g, 8.4 cm screen, 18-55 mm, 20.3 megapixel, 700 euros

Best compact

compact devices promise high quality pictures at a low price. And sometimes, it’s true! Canon Powershot SX270HS nursed her. He takes beautiful pictures with soft and uniform colors. It also takes advantage of a real response with a burst mode capable of taking three frames per second continuously until … the memory card. The Japanese manufacturer has a good quality screen that whenever you change the mode (auto, sport, discreet, portrait), via a note explains its purpose and function. A good point for anyone starting out in photography.

Facing him, the Nikon CoolPix A is struggling to keep the comparison. Although solid, the digital camera lacks an optical stabilizer. Its autofocus does not always shine by its velocity, which is a handicap for novices, also frustrated by the average image quality. Another weakness that runs through the zoom levels. Fortunately, the quality of full HD video reports throughout.

– Canon Powershot SX270HS: 106 × 61 × 33 mm, 227 g, 45-90 mm lens, 12.1 megapixel, 320 euros

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– A Nikon CoolPix: 111 x 40 x 64 mm, 299 g, 18.5 mm lens, 16.2 megapixels, 1,000 euros

. Boris Manenti and Paul Laubacher

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