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Best Digital Cameras for Vacations

Out of thousands of reviews for 903 products, over 1,000 people recommended Digital Cameras specifically for Vacations. These are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Canon IXUS 80 IS
Canon IXUS 80 IS Digital Camera
  • Excellent Durability
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Released 1 year ago
5.0 Stars (1,307 Reviews)
"it is a really fun vacation camera too.…"

- kellymac from FL at Circuitcity.com

"i was able to bring home my vacation in my camera!…"

- blu_iiz from Mundelein, IL at Circuitcity.com


No 2 Canon Fujitsu MBA3147RC 147GB 15000RPM 3.5 Inch
Canon Fujitsu MBA3147RC 147GB 15000RPM 3.5 Inch Serial Attached SCSI(SAS) RoHS Hard Digital Camera
Best Price: $154
  • Easy To Use
  • Nice Durability
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Not Interchangeable Lenses
  • Released 1 year ago
5.0 Stars (1,209 Reviews)
"handy for travel…"

- "adele" at Photoalley.com

"it's perfect for travel and has all the features that i need or want.…"

- "Beverly" at Photoalley.com


No 3 Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera
Best Price: $150
  • Good Digital Zoom
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Released 1 year ago
5.0 Stars (1,081 Reviews)
"it is a really fun vacation camera too.…"

- kellymac from FL at Circuitcity.com

"i'm sure i can change that eventually, but for now it's easier to move them the sd drive to their respective folders.i'm absolutely thrilled with this camera, and i can't wait to take it on vacation…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 4 Canon PowerShot A590
Canon PowerShot A590 Digital Camera
Best Price: $105
  • Large Storage Capacity
  • Easy To Use
  • Autofocus & Manual Focus
  • Released 1 year ago
4.5 Stars (1,114 Reviews)
"i bought this camera for taking high quality pictures of my family & vacations, and it was great and professional.…"

- "shaheen" at Bhphotovideo.com

"i am using this for travel, rather than carrying my digital slr, lenses, etc.…"

- "tws" at Bhphotovideo.com


No 5 Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Digital Rebel XSi Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens
Best Price: $623
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good Affordability
  • Autofocus & Manual Focus
  • Released 1 year ago
5.0 Stars (803 Reviews)
"i love my new camera and i look forward to the great photo adventures ahead with my new camera!!…"

- "Penny" at Cameraworld.com

"i use this camera for vacation,family events and taking wild life photos.…"

- "Steve the player" at Wolfcamera.com


No 6 Canon Ixus 75
Canon Ixus 75 Digital Camera
Best Price: $228
  • Good Affordability
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Released 1 year ago
5.0 Stars (787 Reviews)
"tried my son's while on vacation and was so impressed with it, i bought not only one for myself but one for our daughter as well.the ease of the camera is what i like the best.…"

- Wendy from North T at Circuitcity.com

"the real test will be my trip to europe but it seems to be working perfectly so far.…"

- Mike from San Diego, Ca at Circuitcity.com


No 7 Canon EOS 450D
Canon EOS 450D (Body Only) Digital Camera
Best Price: $478
  • Nice Affordability
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional
  • Released 1 year ago
5.0 Stars (574 Reviews)
"i have had the camera for about a month and just returned from an east african safari and the pictures we got are unreal...i am so excited and happy with the camera.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i subsequently took this camera and lenses with me on a one week vacation to orlando, florida and i shot around 1200 photos, and i got lots of excellent shots.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Digital Camera
Best Price: $300
  • Easy To Use
  • Good Digital Zoom
  • Compression Type: JPEG,Raw Image,DPOF 1.1,EXIF 2.21
  • Released 1 year ago
5.0 Stars (319 Reviews)
"it is light enough to wear around your neck when travelling and the photos i developed had wonderful detail, close or far.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i will leave the previous model at my vacation house so i always have a good camera their as well.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 9 Canon PowerShot SD770 IS
Canon PowerShot SD770 IS / IXUS 85 Digital Camera
Best Price: $165
  • Easy To Use
  • Compression Type: JPEG,EXIF 2.2,DPOF 1.1
  • Released 1 year ago
5.0 Stars (428 Reviews)
"as a travel writer i spend a lot of time at walt disney world, and canon powershot digital elphs are the most common cameras i see.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i, too, am very happy with it and look forward to taking it on my next vacation.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Digital Camera
Best Price: $214
  • Easy To Use
  • Nice Digital Zoom
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Released 1 year ago
5.0 Stars (494 Reviews)
"i have taken this camera on vacation to vegas, disneyland, and back to the virginia coast and it has not let me down.…"

- GrannyG from Murfreesboro, TN at Circuitcity.com

"i finally picked one camera, this camera, because it has all the functions i need for my trip to europe (10x zoom, many different scene modes, decent megapixels) while still being cost effective.…"

- Caitlyn from Austin, Texas at Circuitcity.com


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When you leave for a trip, you no longer need to weigh yourself down with film rolls, extra flashes or bulky lenses. Gone are the days of heavy camera bags, of paying for film development and of waiting a week after you return to see if any of your pictures have turned out -- just be sure that you have a good-sized memory card in your digital camera, and you're ready to take and edit countless beautiful photos at the touch of a button! 

If you are looking for a high-quality camera to take with you on vacation, a digital camera is the smartest option. There are many styles and brands to choose from, all with features that will be invaluable to you on your trip. Look for one that is compact, has a powerful zoom lens and a long-lasting battery and charger. If you plan on visiting many different places on your vacation, find a camera with a hand or neck strap and a protective carrying case to protect it during travel, as well as a USB cable to connect to your computer and an adapter if you're leaving the country. Get a digital camera before you go on a trip, and bring back memories with picture after wonderful picture.


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