TOP TENS DRONES, ACTION CAMS & COMPACTS
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DJI Mavic Air 2
Sony ZV-1
With the Air 2, DJI has built on the basic platform of a simple entry-level drone and thrown in a heap of pro-grade features, so those dipping a tentative toe into the waters of aerial photography or videography no longer have to put up with mediocre content. The sensor and 48MP resolution produce very sharp imagery, while the ability to shoot in RAW format gives plenty of postproduction options and the DJI Fly app allows for fast image filters, movie edits and social media uploads.
Offering excellent image quality, a great range of video options and features designed specifically for vloggers on the go, Sony outdoes their previous compact camera, the RX-100. Our only issue is the lack of a touchscreen, which still blows our minds, and the battery being inaccessible if the camera is mounted. Yet those are small gripes with a piece of hardware that is one of the best available on the market and an easy recommend for anyone looking at investing in quality, portable cameras.
Stuff says ★★★★★ An easy to use drone for noobs and experts alike – this features some great advancements over the last model
Stuff says ★★★★★ A tremendous compact camera that demonstrates how Sony is still at the top of the photography game
R16 800 / istore.co.za
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DJI Mini 2
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GoPro Hero 9 Black
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R9 500 / istore.co.za The follow-up to one of our faves is the Mini, but so much better. It brings 4K to a drone that still impresses with its size. For under 10K, this is an absolute win. Budding drone enthusiasts owe it to themselves to own one. Stuff says ★★★★★ At this price, what you get is staggering
R10 400 / takealot.com Taking the already excellent GoPro Hero 8 and making it even better, the Hero 9 is GoPro’s best camera to date with a beefed up battery, dual screen functionality and some impressive software improvements. Stuff says ★★★★★ You won’t find a better action camera anywhere
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DJI Osmo Action
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DJI Mavic 2 Pro
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R16 800 / outdoorphoto.co.za
★★★★★ R7 100 / takealot.com Face-optimised metering makes DJI’s action cam an ideal choice for vloggers.
★★★★★ R33 900 / ormsdirect.co.za Superbly responsive in the air, this is the gold standard in portable flyers.
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Sony DSC-RX100 VI
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Panasonic Lumix TZ220
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Sony DSC-RX100 VII
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Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III
R23 000 / kameraz.com Sony is currently dominating the compact camera space. The RX100 VI is a tremendous device that would be even higher on this list if it weren’t for that bulky price tag. Stuff says ★★★★★ Premium point-and-shoot perfection
R18 000 / outdoorphoto.co.za This Panasonic compact is a significant upgrade from the TZ110, offering extra reach with the zoom lens, better colour reproduction, and an improved experience when using the electronic viewfinder. Stuff says ★★★★★ Small, neat and not dramatically overpriced
★★★★★ R28 400 / takealot.com A true all-rounder that shoots 24fps at full resolution with a whopping 8x zoom lens.
★★★★★ R13 900 / takealot.com For the asking price, this compact does everything you want and does it well.
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