Compact cameras abound in the market today. Updates and releases of new compact cameras happen almost every month. The wide array of compact cameras with advanced specs and features and superzooms make it difficult to find for the right compact camera.

Whatever type of compact camera you are looking for, here is a roundup of the top 10 best compact cameras 2013:

Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

The Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR offers a compact mega zoom and gives the user a lot of control over its end result.

Price: AU$287
Specs: 16 megapixels, 20x optical zoom. ½" optical sensor, EXR-CMOS II

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS is one of the best compact cameras in the market with its new processor and WiFi connectivity. This compact camera eats up the battery and recommended that you load up a couple of spare batteries.

Price: AU$299
Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 20x optical zoom, ½.3" optical sensor, CMOS

Sony Cyber-shot HX50V

The Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V is the suitable compact camera both for enthusiasts and snapshooters.

Price: AU$249
Specs: 30x optical zoom. Exmor R CMOS optical sensor, steady shot

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100's offers speedy performance, excellent photo quality and fast lens.

Price: AU$554
Specs: 20.2 megapixels, 3.6x optical zoom. Exmor CMOS optical sensor

Fuji X100S

The Fuji FinePix X100S comes in a retro design and excellent image quality.

Price: AU$1,680
Specs: 16.3 megapixels, APS-C format CMOS II sensor, full HD videos, EXR Processor II

Canon Powershot G1 X

The Canon Powershot G1 X offers a large sensor, which significantly improves the quality of images at high sensitivities. This compact camera is equipped with the latest Digic 5 processor that promises high ISO sensitivities, smoother video recording and faster operation.

Price: AU$650
Specs: Large 14.3 megapixels, CMOS sensor, 4x optical zoom, swivel LCD screen, 1080p HD video

Canon PowerShot G15

The Canon PowerShot G15 offers an overlapping or stacked mode dial. This compact camera has exposure compensation dials, 5x optical zoom and f/1.8 lens. As such, this pocket camera produces images with excellent details, vibrant colours and effects with shallow depth of field.

Price: AU$520
Specs: 12.1 megapixles, CMOS sensor, 5x optical zoom, f/1.8 aperture

Nikon Coolpix A

The Nikon Coolpix A has DSLR-like feature with its 16.2 million pixels similar to the Nikon D7000. This powerful camera is particularly for the more serious photographers with its advanced modes of aperture priority. In fact, apertures can be down to f/8 and up to f/16.

Price: AU$1,300
Specs: 16.2 megapixels, APS-C format CMOS sensor, 28mm (equivalent) f/2.8 lens, 3-inch 921,000-dot LCD

Nikon Coolpix P7700

The Coolpix P7700 is the top Nikon's compact cameras of the moment. It is basically a smaller alternative to an SLR. The body of the Nikon Coolpix P7700 has control dials wherein the user can control white balance, sensitivity, exposure compensation and shooting mode.

Price: AU$525
Specs: 12.2megapixels, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, 7.1x optical zoom, 1080p video, 3-inch 921,000-dot variangle LCD

Olympus XZ-2

The Olympus XZ-2 is a compact camera that brags a 3 inches tilting touchscreen, raw image capture and the ability to share photos directly to social networks. This compact camera has a super-fast i.Zuiko Digital lens which is its standout feature. It offers impressive focal length range and wide apertures.

Price: AU$550
Specs: 12 megapixels, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, TruPic VI processor, full HD video, i.Zuiko Digital lens