5 best cameras under 300 dollars. Who said that photography is an expensive hobby? Hey, you don’t need to buy the most advanced gear to get started in photography. First of all the easiest thing to do would be to get started with your phone! But if it’s just not enough for you and you want to buy a camera on a budget this post is what you’re looking for. Ready to know the best camera under 300 this year? The Cameras 1.Canon PowerShot SX720 HS This is perhaps the one that encapsulates it all. If you want a first camera that packs all the best features, this is the one. The camera shoots pictures at 20.3MP with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor which gives some jaw-dropping images. The camera also films video in full HD 1080p. So in terms of performance, you really get nothing but the best with this one. The Canon Powershot SX720 HS also packs plenty of features beyond its great performance. It has a 40x optical zoom lens. So if you want a camera with a great zoom that doesn’t drop in quality this is a great choice. Moreover, you get built-in WI-FI which is important for file transfer. Trust me, you don’t want Bluetooth or, cable transfer. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS (Black) Powerful 40x Optical Zoom with Intelligent IS helps optimize image stabilization for virtually shake.. 20.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 6 Image Processor helps deliver stunning image quality even in... Built in WiFi and NFC allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and video. Capture spectacular 1080p Full HD video at 60p with stereo sound 2. Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10 This beautiful little camera is perfect for those who are looking for a cool vintage feature. It shoots pictures at 3.6MP. It can take a maximum of 50 pictures at a time. That is unless you add an SD card. The camera has a cool polaroid camera design. The reason why this beautiful camera costs 279 is that it has an instant, built-in printer. This one really wakes up the geek inside you. It feels nice to handle despite its bulky design. It has a built-in printer inside it, after all. Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10 Hybrid Instant Camera Black Prints on new larger square Instax film (2.4” x 2.4”) View your photos and change settings on the large 3” LCD screen Hybrid design lets you preview and edit your image before you print Select your photo and apply any of the 10 fun creative Filter. 3.Nikon Coolpix B500, $256.95 Nikon Coolpix B500 Main Functions: 16MP Lens f/3.0-6.5mm 40x Optical Zoom Lens, 80x Dynamic Zoom Tilting LCD Full HD 1080p Video 30 fps Bluetooth + Wi-Fi ISO 6400, 7.4 fps Continuous Shooting Remote Control via Smartphone or Tablet 4.Panasonic Lumix ZS70K, $297.00 Panasonic Lumix ZS70K Main Functions: 20.3 Megapixel sensor 30x Optical zoom Leica lens 180-degree front flip-up touch screen simplifies 5-axis Optical Image Stabilizer Wi-Fi smartphone connectivity 5.Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401-BK, $136.46 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401-BK Main Functions: You’ll get well defined, detailed images thanks to the AZ401’s 16 million pixels. That’s ample resolution to crop, zoom, or enlarge your photos however the photographer in your desires. The Optical Image Stabilization will iron out any small movements as you’re focused on getting your shot, so you never have to be afraid to go for what you want. With a 24mm wide-angle lens, there’s no sacrificing what you want in the frame. So go ahead and let your camera see what you see – the sky’s the limit! Whether you’re in the moment or modifying your work at a later time, the bright, 3” LCD screen ensures that you end up with just what you’re looking for. Writer, Nishita Jakariya.