Despite being relatively old for a consumer dSLR, the 2-year-old Canon EOS 60D remains surprisingly popular -- as of this writing, the body currently ranks as the second best-selling dSLR on Amazon. It helps that the price dropped from $1,099 to as low as $599 over its tour of duty. So how do you follow up on that kind of popularity when you're trying to fill its shoes at that initially high manufacturer price? Canon's choice for its replacement, the EOS 70D, is to reinvent the autofocus system while bringing the rest of the camera up-to-date on current Canon standards.
Despite being relatively old for a consumer dSLR, the 2-year-old Canon EOS 60D remains surprisingly popular -- as of this writing, the body currently ranks as the second best-selling dSLR on Amazon. It helps that the price dropped from $1,099 to as low as $599 over its tour of duty. So how do you follow up on that kind of popularity when you're trying to fill its shoes at that initially high manufacturer price? Canon's choice for its replacement, the EOS 70D, is to reinvent the autofocus system while bringing the rest of the camera up-to-date on current Canon standards.
The good: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
is currently the lightest, smallest camera with a 20x zoom. It has
built-in Wi-Fi for on-the-go sharing (among other things); fantastic
battery life; and a large variety of auto shooting options.
The bad: The
camera's weight and size can make it difficult to keep steady when
using the zoom lens, the screen is difficult to see in bright sun, and
the lens has small apertures at both ends, making the zoom best suited
for daytime, outdoor use.
The bottom line: If
you miss having a zoom lens, but don't want to add too much bulk and
weight to your travels, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 is a very good
choice.
The good: The Nikon Coolpix AW110
is rated to survive being underwater down to 59 feet and drops of up to
6.6 feet along with being freezeproof and dustproof; has built-in GPS
for geotagging among other things and Wi-Fi for easy shooting and
sharing with iOS and Android devices. It is well priced considering its
features and durability specs.
The bad: While
its shooting performance is good, the camera's spongy buttons might
slow you down a bit and the camera's slow lens requires a lot of light
to get the best shots.
The bottom line: If
you're looking for a rugged camera, but don't want sacrifice on-the-go
sharing, the Nikon Coolpix AW110 is a good place to start.


