<P> Compacts often have macro capability and zoom lenses, but the zoom range (up to 30x) is generally enough for candid photography but less than is available on bridge cameras (more than 60x), or the interchangeable lenses of DSLR cameras available at a much higher cost . Autofocus systems in compact digital cameras generally are based on a contrast - detection methodology using the image data from the live preview feed of the main imager . Some compact digital cameras use a hybrid autofocus system similar to what is commonly available on DSLRs . Some high end travel compact cameras have 30x optical zoom have full manual control with lens ring, electronic viewfinder, Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization, built - in flash, Full HD 60p, RAW, burst shooting up to 10fps, built - in Wi - Fi with NFC and GPS altogether . </P> <P> Typically, compact digital cameras incorporate a nearly silent leaf shutter into the lens but play a simulated camera sound for skeuomorphic purposes . </P> <P> For low cost and small size, these cameras typically use image sensor formats with a diagonal between 6 and 11 mm, corresponding to a crop factor between 7 and 4 . This gives them weaker low - light performance, greater depth of field, generally closer focusing ability, and smaller components than cameras using larger sensors . Some cameras use a larger sensor including, at the high end, a pricey full - frame sensor compact camera, such as Sony Cyber-shot DSC - RX1, but have capability near that of a DSLR . </P> <P> A variety of additional features are available depending on the model of the camera . Such features include ones such as GPS, compass, barometer and altimeter for above mean sea level or under (water) mean sea level . and some are rugged and waterproof . </P>

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