Engineering:List of bridge cameras

This is a list of bridge cameras, which are loosely defined as fixed-lens digital cameras with DSLR-style bodies and superzoom lenses.[1][2] Their larger bodies and lenses differentiate them from smaller superzoom compact cameras, also known as travel zoom cameras.[3][4]
Almost all bridge cameras include an electronic viewfinder (EVF) centered above the lens, with the exception of the Canon G3 X (that offered it as an optional accessory) and some low-end models, such as the Nikon B600.[5]
All current models include a power zoom lens that retracts when not in use and is controlled by a lever on the body like on a point-and-shoot, but a few past models such as the Fujifilm X-S1 and S9000 included a manual zoom lens controlled by a ring on the lens barrel.[6]
Large sensor bridge cameras with at least 16× zoom
Each of the following models contains a 1.0-type ("1-inch") image sensor with a crop factor of 2.7.
| Model | Sensor size |
Optical zoom |
Focal length[lower-alpha 1] | Aperture | Pixel count |
Weight | EVF | Release year |
Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide | Tele | Wide | Tele | ||||||||
| Sony RX10 IV | 1.0-type | 25× | 24mm | 600mm | f/2.4 | f/4.0 | 20 MP | 1095g | Yes | 2017 | Discontinued[7] |
| Sony RX10 III | 1.0-type | 25× | 24mm | 600mm | f/2.4 | f/4.0 | 20 MP | 1095g | Yes | 2016 | Discontinued[8] |
| Canon G3 X | 1.0-type | 25× | 24mm | 600mm | f/2.8 | f/5.6 | 20 MP | 733g | Opt.[lower-alpha 2] | 2015 | Discontinued[9] |
| Panasonic FZ2500[lower-alpha 3] | 1.0-type | 20× | 24mm | 480mm | f/2.8 | f/4.5 | 20 MP | 966g | Yes | 2016 | Discontinued[10] |
| Leica V-Lux 5 | 1.0-type | 16× | 25mm | 400mm | f/2.8 | f/4.0 | 20 MP | 812g | Yes | 2019 | Discontinued[11] |
| Panasonic FZ1000 II | 1.0-type | 16× | 25mm | 400mm | f/2.8 | f/4.0 | 20 MP | 810g | Yes | 2019 | Discontinued[12] |
| Leica V-Lux | 1.0-type | 16× | 25mm | 400mm | f/2.8 | f/4.0 | 20 MP | 830g | Yes | 2014 | Discontinued[13] |
| Panasonic FZ1000 | 1.0-type | 16× | 25mm | 400mm | f/2.8 | f/4.0 | 20 MP | 831g | Yes | 2014 | Discontinued[14] |
Bridge cameras with constant aperture
| Model | Sensor size |
Optical zoom |
Focal length[lower-alpha 1] | Aperture | Pixel count |
Weight | EVF | Release year |
Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide | Tele | Wide | Tele | ||||||||
| Sony RX10 II | 1.0-type | 8× | 24mm | 200mm | f/2.8 | 20 MP | 813g | Yes | 2015 | Discontinued[15] | |
| Sony RX10 | 1.0-type | 8× | 24mm | 200mm | f/2.8 | 20 MP | 813g | Yes | 2013 | Discontinued[16] | |
| Olympus Stylus 1s | 1/1.7-type | 11× | 28mm | 300mm | f/2.8 | 12 MP | 402g | Yes | 2015 | Discontinued[17] | |
| Olympus Stylus 1 | 1/1.7-type | 11× | 28mm | 300mm | f/2.8 | 12 MP | 402g | Yes | 2013 | Discontinued[17] | |
| Panasonic FZ300[lower-alpha 4] | 1/2.3-type | 24× | 25mm | 600mm | f/2.8 | 12 MP | 691g | Yes | 2015 | Discontinued[18] | |
| Leica V-Lux 4 | 1/2.3-type | 24× | 25mm | 600mm | f/2.8 | 12 MP | 588g | Yes | 2012 | Discontinued | |
| Panasonic FZ200 | 1/2.3-type | 24× | 25mm | 600mm | f/2.8 | 12 MP | 588g | Yes | 2012 | Discontinued[19] | |
The Panasonic FZ1, FZ2, FZ10, and FZ20 from the early 2000s included superzoom lenses with constant aperture, but they are excluded from this list due to their tiny low-resolution CCD sensors that were smaller than 1/2.3-type ("1/2.3-inch").
Small sensor bridge cameras with at least 60× zoom
There are far too many small sensor bridge cameras with less than 60× zoom to list here. Each of the following models contains a 1/2.3-type ("1/2.3-inch") image sensor with a crop factor of 5.6.
| Model | Sensor size |
Optical zoom |
Focal length[lower-alpha 1] | Aperture | Pixel count |
Weight | EVF | Release year |
Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide | Tele | Wide | Tele | ||||||||
| Nikon P1100 | 1/2.3-type | 125× | 24.0mm | 3000mm | f/2.8 | f/8.0 | 16 MP | 1410g | Yes | 2025 | Current |
| Nikon P1000 | 1/2.3-type | 125× | 24.0mm | 3000mm | f/2.8 | f/8.0 | 16 MP | 1415g | Yes | 2018 | Discontinued[20] |
| Nikon P950[21] | 1/2.3-type | 83× | 24.0mm | 2000mm | f/2.8 | f/6.5 | 16 MP | 1005g | Yes | 2020 | Current |
| Nikon P900 | 1/2.3-type | 83× | 24.0mm | 2000mm | f/2.8 | f/6.5 | 16 MP | 899g | Yes | 2015 | Discontinued[22] |
| Nikon P610 | 1/2.3-type | 60× | 24.0mm | 1440mm | f/3.3 | f/6.5 | 16 MP | 565g | Yes | 2015 | Discontinued[23] |
| Nikon P600[24] | 1/2.3-type | 60× | 24.0mm | 1440mm | f/3.3 | f/6.5 | 16 MP | 565g | Yes | 2014 | Discontinued[23] |
| Nikon B700 | 1/2.3-type | 60× | 24.0mm | 1440mm | f/3.3 | f/6.5 | 20 MP | 570g | Yes | 2016 | Discontinued[25] |
| Nikon B600 | 1/2.3-type | 60× | 24.0mm | 1440mm | f/3.3 | f/6.5 | 16 MP | 500g | No | 2019 | Discontinued[26] |
| Kodak AZ1000 | 1/2.3-type | 102× | 19.5mm | 1989mm | f/3.0 | f/6.8 | 20 MP | 777g | Yes | 2018 | Discontinued |
| Kodak AZ901 | 1/2.3-type | 90× | 22.0mm | 1980mm | f/3.1 | f/6.8 | 20 MP | 777g | Yes | 2016 | Discontinued[27] |
| Kodak AZ652 | 1/2.3-type | 65× | 24.0mm | 1560mm | f/2.9 | f/6.7 | 20 MP | 602g | Yes | 2015 | Discontinued[28] |
| Kodak AZ651 | 1/2.3-type | 65× | 24.0mm | 1560mm | f/2.9 | f/6.5 | 20 MP | 604g | Yes | 2014 | Discontinued |
| Minolta MN67Z[29] | 1/2.3-type | 67× | 23.4mm | 1568mm | f/2.9 | f/6.7 | 20 MP | 622g | Yes | 2020 | Current |
| Canon SX70[30] | 1/2.3-type | 65× | 21.0mm | 1365mm | f/3.4 | f/5.6 | 20 MP | 610g | Yes | 2017 | Discontinued[31] |
| Canon SX60[32] | 1/2.3-type | 65× | 21.0mm | 1365mm | f/3.4 | f/5.6 | 16 MP | 650g | Yes | 2014 | Discontinued[33] |
| Sony H400 | 1/2.3-type | 63× | 24.5mm | 1550mm | f/3.4 | f/6.5 | 20 MP | 655g | Yes | 2014 | Discontinued[34] |
| Panasonic FZ80D[lower-alpha 5] | 1/2.3-type | 60× | 20.0mm | 1200mm | f/2.8 | f/5.9 | 18 MP | 640g | Yes | 2024 | Current[35] |
| Panasonic FZ80[lower-alpha 6] | 1/2.3-type | 60× | 20.0mm | 1200mm | f/2.8 | f/5.9 | 18 MP | 616g | Yes | 2017 | Discontinued |
| Panasonic FZ70[lower-alpha 7] | 1/2.3-type | 60× | 20.0mm | 1200mm | f/2.8 | f/5.9 | 16 MP | 606g | Yes | 2013 | Discontinued[19] |
| Samsung WB2200F | 1/2.3-type | 60× | 20.0mm | 1200mm | f/2.8 | f/5.9 | 16 MP | 708g | Yes | 2014 | Discontinued[36] |
See also
- List of superzoom compact cameras
- List of large sensor fixed-lens cameras
- List of lightest mirrorless cameras
- List of superzoom lenses
- Canon PowerShot SX
- Sony Cyber-shot
- Fujifilm FinePix
- Nikon Coolpix
- Panasonic Lumix
- Point-and-shoot camera
Notes
References
- ↑ "Bridge Camera – What is it and is it for me?". https://digital-photography-school.com/bridge-camera-what-is-it-and-is-it-for-me/.
- ↑ "What's a bridge camera and when do you choose one?". https://www.coolblue.nl/en/advice/what-is-a-bridge-camera.html.
- ↑ "The best travel cameras for 2023 – Amateur Photographer". https://amateurphotographer.com/buying-advice/the-best-travel-cameras-available-now/#:~:text=travel%20zoom.
- ↑ "Our expert guide to the best travel cameras in 2023". https://www.nomadasaurus.com/best-camera-for-travel-ultimate-photography-series/#:~:text=travel%20zoom.
- ↑ "Nikon Coolpix B600 Overview". https://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/compacts/nikon_cpb600.
- ↑ "Fujifilm X-S1 Review". https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/fujifilm_finepix_x_s1_review.
- ↑ "Sony RX10 IV – Adorama". https://www.adorama.com/isorx10m4.html.
- ↑ "Sony RX10 III – Adorama". https://www.adorama.com/isorx10m3.html.
- ↑ "Canon Support for PowerShot G3 X". https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/powershot-g3-x.
- ↑ "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 – Adorama". https://www.adorama.com/ipcfz2500.html.
- ↑ "Leica V-Lux 5 – Adorama". https://www.adorama.com/lcvlux5.html.
- ↑ "Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000M2 – Adorama". https://www.adorama.com/ipcfz10002.html.
- ↑ "Compact Camera Archive – Leica Store Miami". https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/compact-camera-archive.
- ↑ "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Digital Camera – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1057135-REG/panasonic_dmc_fz1000k_lumix_dmc_fz1000_digital_camera.html.
- ↑ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Sony%20DSC-RX10%20II.
- ↑ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Digital Camera – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-RX10%20Digital%20Camera.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Olympus Camera Reviews – Olympus Cameras – Discontinued Models". https://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/olympus/discontinued/.
- ↑ "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Digital Camera – Adorama". https://www.adorama.com/ipcdmcfz300.html.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Panasonic Camera Reviews – Panasonic Cameras – Discontinued Models". https://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/panasonic/discontinued/.
- ↑ "Nikon Coolpix P1000 – Adorama". https://www.adorama.com/inkcpp1000b.html.
- ↑ "Nikon Coolpix P950 Overview". 18 April 2020. https://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/compacts/nikon_cpp950.
- ↑ "Nikon P900 – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=nikon%20p900.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Nikon Camera Reviews – Nikon Cameras – Discontinued Models". https://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/nikon/discontinued/.
- ↑ "Nikon Coolpix P600". http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/compacts/nikon_cpp600/specifications. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ↑ "Nikon B700 – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=nikon%20b700.
- ↑ "Nikon B600 – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=nikon%20b600.
- ↑ "Kodak PIXPRO AZ901 Digital Camera – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1391176-REG/kodak_az901bk_pixpro_az901_astro_zoom.html.
- ↑ "AZ652 – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=AZ652.
- ↑ "MN67Z 20MP 67X Optical Zoom Wi-Fi Bridge Camera". https://www.minoltadigital.com/cameras-cat/mn67z-20mp-67x-optical-zoom-wi-fi-bridge-camera.
- ↑ "Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Specs". 17 April 2020. https://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/compacts/canon_sx70hs/specifications.
- ↑ "Canon PowerShot SX70 – Adorama". https://www.adorama.com/icasx70.html.
- ↑ "Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Overview". 17 April 2020. https://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/compacts/canon_sx60hs/overview.
- ↑ "Canon PowerShot SX60 HS – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Canon%20PowerShot%20SX60%20HS.
- ↑ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 – B&H Photo Video". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-H400.
- ↑ "Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80D Digital Camera". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1837221-REG/panasonic_dc_fz80dk_lumix_fz80d_digital_camera.html.
- ↑ "Samsung Camera Reviews – Samsung Cameras – Discontinued Models". https://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/samsung/discontinued/.
