The compact video camera is used for recording things without a lot of motion. The compact video camera keeps the video you are recording still and steady.
Compact cameras are "point and shoot". SLRs usually require more manual input. In compact cameras, the lens is fixed to the camera. In SLRs, the lens is separate that you have to put on.
Portability and cost.
the Mayflower and the mayflower compact were two different things. The purpose of the Mayflower compact is that so they would have a plan of goverment such as just and equal laws.
Many digital compact cameras have received good reviews. Some of the most highly rated from 2012-2013 include the Fujifilm Finepix F800EXR, and the Panasonic Lumix TS4.
One can compare digital compact cameras at the Best Buy website, at Cnet, at a site called Adorama, at SnapSort, or at Amazon. Additionally, one could walk into an electronics store and physically compare and contrast.
Amazon, CNET, Trusted Reviews, Tech Radar, and Digital Camera HQ are all excellent choices for reading reviews of Canon compact digital cameras as well as other electronic products.
It is an informal name for a category of cameras that "bridge" the qualities and capabilities of a DSLR camera with that of a compact camera.Typically they are advanced, slighly larger compact cameras that have DSLR camera capabilities, but with a single fixed lens. These cameras often have lenses that are capable changes in their focal length from very wide angle to very telephoto (big zoom range) and are therefore sometimes known as super-zoom cameras.
Not many compact cameras have viewfinders these days. So you are pretty limited in looks. Try the Canon IXUS 95 IS
The answer is in your question. They need smaller sensors to fit in smaller and smaller cameras. The full size DSLR camera has sensor as big as the old 35 mm film. Most compact camera have sensors the size of you fingernail or smaller.
You can find information about the best compact digital cameras on websites such as Tech Crunch and Consumer Reports. Another site to check out is Best Buy. On their website you can see consumer reviews to help you make a decision.
Best Buy sells compact camera as well as Ritz Camera. Amazon is a great place to buy online if you cannot find the right camera in stores. Compact cameras can also be purchased at Wal-Mart, Target, and many other mass retailers. These retailers typically sell the top brands.
Digital cameras can be different based on different categories. So here I am providing examples of best digital cameras based on different categories:-Canon ELPH 100 HS have always been great point-and-shoots for reasonable prices. Canon SX230 cameras are best for their compact zoom quality. Panasonic FZ100 cameras are best for their extended zoom quality. Olympus E-PL2 is best compact mirror less camera.