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]

Nikon Coolpix P100

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.[6]

Large sensor bridge cameras with at least 16× zoom

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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[a] 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 Current
Sony RX10 III 1.0-type 25× 24mm 600mm f/2.4 f/4.0 20 MP 1095g Yes 2016 Discontinued[7]
Canon G3 X 1.0-type 25× 24mm 600mm f/2.8 f/5.6 20 MP 733g Opt.[b] 2015 Discontinued[8]
Panasonic FZ2500[c] 1.0-type 20× 24mm 480mm f/2.8 f/4.5 20 MP 966g Yes 2016 Current
Leica V-Lux 5 1.0-type 16× 25mm 400mm f/2.8 f/4.0 20 MP 812g Yes 2019 Discontinued[9]
Panasonic FZ1000 II 1.0-type 16× 25mm 400mm f/2.8 f/4.0 20 MP 810g Yes 2019 Discontinued[10]
Leica V-Lux 1.0-type 16× 25mm 400mm f/2.8 f/4.0 20 MP 830g Yes 2014 Discontinued[11]
Panasonic FZ1000 1.0-type 16× 25mm 400mm f/2.8 f/4.0 20 MP 831g Yes 2014 Discontinued[12]

Bridge cameras with constant aperture

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Model Sensor
size
Optical
zoom
Focal length[a] Aperture Pixel
count
Weight EVF Release
year
Availability
Wide Tele Wide Tele
Sony RX10 II 1.0-type 24mm 200mm f/2.8 20 MP 813g Yes 2015 Discontinued[13]
Sony RX10 1.0-type 24mm 200mm f/2.8 20 MP 813g Yes 2013 Discontinued[14]
Olympus Stylus 1s 1/1.7-type 11× 28mm 300mm f/2.8 12 MP 402g Yes 2015 Discontinued[15]
Olympus Stylus 1 1/1.7-type 11× 28mm 300mm f/2.8 12 MP 402g Yes 2013 Discontinued[15]
Panasonic FZ300[d] 1/2.3-type 24× 25mm 600mm f/2.8 12 MP 691g Yes 2015 Discontinued[16]
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[17]

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

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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[a] Aperture Pixel
count
Weight EVF Release
year
Availability
Wide Tele Wide Tele
Nikon P1000 1/2.3-type 125× 24.0mm 3000mm f/2.8 f/8.0 16 MP 1415g Yes 2018 Discontinued[18]
Nikon P950[19] 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[20]
Nikon P610 1/2.3-type 60× 24.0mm 1440mm f/3.3 f/6.5 16 MP 565g Yes 2015 Discontinued[21]
Nikon P600[22] 1/2.3-type 60× 24.0mm 1440mm f/3.3 f/6.5 16 MP 565g Yes 2014 Discontinued[21]
Nikon B700 1/2.3-type 60× 24.0mm 1440mm f/3.3 f/6.5 20 MP 570g Yes 2016 Discontinued[23]
Nikon B600 1/2.3-type 60× 24.0mm 1440mm f/3.3 f/6.5 16 MP 500g No 2019 Discontinued[24]
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[25]
Kodak AZ652 1/2.3-type 65× 24.0mm 1560mm f/2.9 f/6.7 20 MP 602g Yes 2015 Discontinued[26]
Kodak AZ651 1/2.3-type 65× 24.0mm 1560mm f/2.9 f/6.5 20 MP 604g Yes 2014 Discontinued
Minolta MN67Z[27] 1/2.3-type 67× 23.4mm 1568mm f/2.9 f/6.7 20 MP 622g Yes 2020 Current
Canon SX70[28] 1/2.3-type 65× 21.0mm 1365mm f/3.4 f/5.6 20 MP 610g Yes 2017 Current
Canon SX60[29] 1/2.3-type 65× 21.0mm 1365mm f/3.4 f/5.6 16 MP 650g Yes 2014 Discontinued[30]
Sony H400 1/2.3-type 63× 24.5mm 1550mm f/3.4 f/6.5 20 MP 655g Yes 2014 Discontinued[31]
Panasonic FZ80[e] 1/2.3-type 60× 20.0mm 1200mm f/2.8 f/5.9 18 MP 616g Yes 2017 Current[32]
Panasonic FZ70[f] 1/2.3-type 60× 20.0mm 1200mm f/2.8 f/5.9 16 MP 606g Yes 2013 Discontinued[17]
Samsung WB2200F 1/2.3-type 60× 20.0mm 1200mm f/2.8 f/5.9 16 MP 708g Yes 2014 Discontinued[33]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c 35mm equivalent.
  2. ^ Optional accessory.
  3. ^ Known as the FZ2000 outside of North America.
  4. ^ Known as the FZ330 in some markets.
  5. ^ Known as the FZ82 in some markets.
  6. ^ Known as the FZ72 in some markets.

References

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  3. ^ "The best travel cameras for 2023 - Amateur Photographer".
  4. ^ "Our expert guide to the best travel cameras in 2023".
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  6. ^ "Fujifilm X-S1 Review".
  7. ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III - B&H Photo Video".
  8. ^ "Canon Support for PowerShot G3 X".
  9. ^ "Leica V-Lux 5 - Adorama".
  10. ^ "Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000M2 - Adorama".
  11. ^ "Compact Camera Archive - Leica Store Miami".
  12. ^ "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Digital Camera - B&H Photo Video".
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  14. ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Digital Camera - B&H Photo Video".
  15. ^ a b "Olympus Camera Reviews - Olympus Cameras - Discontinued Models".
  16. ^ "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Digital Camera - Adorama".
  17. ^ a b "Panasonic Camera Reviews - Panasonic Cameras - Discontinued Models".
  18. ^ "COOLPIX Product List (Old Product)". Nikon Imaging.
  19. ^ "Nikon Coolpix P950 Overview". 2020-04-18.
  20. ^ "Nikon P900 - B&H Photo Video".
  21. ^ a b "Nikon Camera Reviews - Nikon Cameras - Discontinued Models".
  22. ^ "Nikon Coolpix P600". Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  23. ^ "Nikon B700 - B&H Photo Video".
  24. ^ "Nikon B600 - B&H Photo Video".
  25. ^ "Kodak PIXPRO AZ901 Digital Camera - B&H Photo Video".
  26. ^ "AZ652 - B&H Photo Video".
  27. ^ "MN67Z 20MP 67X Optical Zoom Wi-Fi Bridge Camera".
  28. ^ "Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Specs". 2020-04-17.
  29. ^ "Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Overview". 2020-04-17.
  30. ^ "Canon PowerShot SX60 HS - B&H Photo Video".
  31. ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 - B&H Photo Video".
  32. ^ "Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80D Digital Camera".
  33. ^ "Samsung Camera Reviews - Samsung Cameras - Discontinued Models".