For many smartphone and social media addicts, the idea of having a separate digital camera has pretty much gone out of the window as many smartphone have the capability to take amazing photographs. For lovers of Instagram, a camera is just another unnecessary gadget that can easily be replaced by the many photo editing apps they have downloaded to their phones and tablets.

But what about the serial bloggers and tweeters who want to shoot and upload pictures instantly but are not willing to compromise on image quality? In answer to this increasingly demanding question, the majority of manufacturers have developed their own high-resolution, Wi-Fi-enabled cameras, and here are 20 of the best.



Top Social Media Cameras

#20: Fujifilm X-M1

Resolution: 16.3 megapixels

ISO: up to 6400

Screen: 3.0-inch articulated touchscreen LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi

Special features: 1.5-inch thickness, 0.5 second start-up time, interchangeable lenses

Social media rating: 3/10

#19: Samsung WB250F

Resolution: 14 megapixels (CMOS)

ISO: up to 3200

Screen: 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, connect to mobile devices

Special features: 18x optical zoom, 2 second start-up time

Social media rating: 4/10

#18: Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

Resolution: 16 megapixels (BSI)

ISO: up to 12800

Screen: 3.0-inch LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, connect to mobile devices

Special features: 44x super-zoom, electronic viewfinder, download apps

Social media rating: 4/10

#17: Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS

Resolution: 12.2 megapixels

ISO: up to 6400

Screen: 3.0-inch LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, can share and comment on photos

Special features: 10x optical zoom, high sensitivity technology for low light shooting

Social media rating: 4/10

#16: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

Resolution: 12.1 megapixels

ISO: up to 12800

Screen: 3.0-inch LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, can connect wirelessly to DNLA Panasonic TVs

Special features: 7.1x optical zoom, electronic viewfinder

Social media rating: 5/10

#15: Nikon Coolpix S800c

Resolution: 16 megapixels

ISO: up to 320

Screen: 3.5-inch OLED touchscreen

Video: 1080p HD with slow motion recording

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, GPS

Special features: 10x optical zoom, 1.06-inch thickness, interface based on Android

Social media rating: 5/10

#14: Panasonic Lumix TZ40

Resolution: 18.1 megapixels

ISO: up to 3200

Screen: 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD

Video: 50p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, can be remotely controlled via mobile device

Special features: 20x optical zoom, 10 frames per second in fast burst mode

Social media rating: 6/10

#13: Canon IXUS 255 HS

Resolution: 12.1 megapixels (CMOS)

ISO: up to 6400

Screen: 3.0-inch LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, GPS

Special features: 10x optical zoom, built-in editing tools, low light shooting

Social media rating: 6/10

#12: Samsung DV300F

Resolution: 16.1 megapixels

ISO: up to 3200

Screen: two LCD screens, one on each side

Video: 720p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, can be remotely controlled via smartphone

Special features: 5x optical zoom, animations played in child mode, creative filters

Social media rating: 6/10

#11: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

Resolution: 12.1 megapixels

ISO: up to 1600

Screen: 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, connect to mobile devices

Special features: built-in editing apps, 3D shots can be viewed on 3D TV

Social media rating: 7/10

Resolution: 12 megapixels

ISO: up to 6400

Screen: 2.9-inch articulated touchscreen LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, Facebook button, can share and comment on photos

Special features: no shutter button, 4x digital zoom, 2.3 frames per second at full resolution

Social media rating: 7/10

#9: Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2

Resolution: 16 megapixels (CMOS)

ISO: up to 25600

Screen: 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, connect to mobile devices

Special features: Touch AF Shutter technology, simplified interface, 12 Creative Art filters

Social media rating: 7/10

#8: Samsung NX2000 DIL

Resolution: 20.3 megapixels

ISO: up to 25600

Screen: 3.7-inch touchscreen LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, connect to Android and iOS mobile devices

Special features: 8 frames per second in burst mode, 6 Smart Filters

Social media rating: 7/10

#7: TheQ

Resolution: 5 megapixels

Screen: 2.7-inch LCD

Video: None

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, 3G capabilities, automatic uploads

Special features: waterproof, ring flash, built-in creative filters, built-in 2GB memory

Social media rating: 8/10

#6: Canon EOS 6D DSLR

Resolution: 20.2 megapixels (CMOS)

ISO: up to 25600

Screen: 3.0-inch high resolution LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, connect to other cameras and wireless devices

Special features: 4.5 frames per second at full resolution, TIPA and EISA award winner

Social media rating: 8/10

#5: Samsung NX300

Resolution: 20.3 megapixels

ISO: up to 25600

Screen: 3.3-inch AMOLED tilt and touchscreen

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, connect to Samsung devices, fire shutter remotely

Special features: 3D panoramas, i-Function lens

Social media rating: 8/10

#4: Samsung Galaxy Camera

Resolution: 16 megapixels (CMOS)

ISO: up to 3200

Screen: 4.8-inch touchscreen LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G support, download additional apps

Special features: 21x optical zoom, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, TIPA award winner

Social media rating: 9/10

#3: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

Resolution: 16.05 megapixels

ISO: up to 25600

Screen: 3.7-inch touchscreen LCD

Video: 24p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, automatic sharing to mobile devices

Special features: OLED viewfinder, 19 filter effects

Social media rating: 9/10

#2: Sony NEX-5R

Resolution: 16.1 megapixels

ISO: up to 25600

Screen: 3.0-inch 180-degree swivel touchscreen LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, connect to and control with mobile devices, download apps

Special features: 4 built-in editing apps

Social media rating: 10/10

#1: Olympus Pen Lite E-PL5

Resolution: 16 megapixels (CMOS)

ISO: up to 25600

Screen: 3.0-inch 180-degree swivel touchscreen LCD

Video: 1080p HD

Internet capabilities: built-in Wi-Fi, connect to mobile devices

Special features: Touch AF Shutter Technology, 12 Creative Art filters

Social media rating: 10/10

Conclusion

The combination of high quality resolution and creative add-ons in the design of these cameras make them ideal for photographers who love social media. Their Wi-Fi capabilities and touch-screen LCDs have truly brought them up to date with current technology, making them a must-have item for any serious photo blogger.

With digital camera developments advancing at such a rapid rate, who knows what could be next for social media photography. Perhaps they’ll even start making cameras that have phones attached…