The Nikon Coolpix P5100 couples a sensor resolution of 12 megapixels to a Nikkor-branded 3.5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization. The Nikon 5100 offers up a 2.5 inches LCD display with a higher-than-average 230,000 pixel resolution, as ...

Compact, attractive, sturdy magnesium body design ; Well laid-out buttons, well-designed menu system ; Excellent, natural color with good contrast ; Faster autofocus than predecessor ; iTTL flash hot shoe ; Adapter ring for Nikon Coolpix converter ...

No live histogram ; No RAW file format ; Some consumers may find the P5100's natural color less appealing than the more typical over-saturated color of most digicams ; Slow shot-to-shot and continuous mode performance ; Face Priority autofocus can be ...

For the enthusiast, the Nikon P5100 offers full program, shutter, aperture, and manual exposure modes as well as 15 scene modes appreciated by less experienced photographers. Hi-ISO and movie modes are also provided. Adding to the Nikon P5100's ...

The Sigma DP1 was designed for anyone wanting digital SLR quality in a small package. Starting with the Sigma DP1's sensor, Sigma chose Foveon's 14.1-megapixel sensor that outputs a 4.64-megapixel image. Each of those pixels is created by three ...

Excellent optics, though maximum aperture is a bit slow at f/4 ; Very low barrel distortion ; Very little chromatic aberration ; Foveon sensor captures smooth, well-defined detail ; Small camera design is easy to bring along ; Good button placement ; ...

JPEG images are of poor quality, with little consistency from shot to shot ; Sensitivity tops out at ISO 800 ; Lens cap is a pain to put on, doesn't work with lens hood ; Difficult to manual focus without close measurements ; Not good for Macro ...

There's no optical viewfinder on the DP1, but Sigma offers an optional external viewfinder that mounts in the flash hot-shoe. Images can however be framed on the 2.5-inch LCD -- the same size as is used in the SD14. While there's no optical zoom, the ...

The Nikon Coolpix L15 is small, pocketable and easy to operate with its bounty of automatic settings. With an 8.0-megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens, the Nikon L15 captures good detail in normal, well-lit conditions. A selection of preset Scene ...

Small, pocketable size ; Large selection of preset shooting modes ; Good color and exposure ; Large 2.8-inch LCD monitor ; Face-Priority AF mode ; D-Lighting adjustment ; Vibration Reduction reduces blurring ; One-Touch Portrait mode recognizes as ...

High image noise ; Strong blurring from noise suppression at high ISO ; Moderate blurring in the corners from lens ; high barrel distortion ; Limited shadow detail under high-contrast conditions ; Slow performance and very slow flash recycling time

The camera's large and bright 2.8-inch color LCD monitor is great for composing and reviewing images, offering accurate and easy framing even under bright sunlight. Camera controls are minimal and easy to understand, making the Nikon Coolpix L15 quick ...

It's not going to fit in your pocket, but if you can live with that limitation, the Canon PowerShot SX100 IS gives you a lot of camera -- and a very useful 10x optical zoom lens -- in a body that's still reasonably compact. The lens is coupled to an 8 ...

Excellent 10x zoom lens ; Optical image stabilization ; Pretty accurate exposure metering ; Good sharpness ; Good color without oversaturation common in consumer digicams ; Useful ISO range from 80 to 1,600 ; Minimal lens distortion ; Reasonably ...

Not pocket-friendly ; Quite a bit of chromatic aberration extending well into the image ; Some consumers may find the images undersaturated ; High contrast in harsh lighting ; Noise (and the effects of noise reduction) can be intrusive, particularly ...

The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS stores images on Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard media, including the newer (and higher capacity) SDHC types. Images are framed and reviewed on a 2.5-inch color LCD display with 172,000 pixels -- not particularly high ...

The Sony DSC-T2 features an eight-megapixel sensor which is coupled to an internal Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branded 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch touch panel LCD display. The DSC-T2's 38 to 114mm equivalent lens incorporates Sony's Super ...

Compact, stylish design has no snag points ; Innovative front slider ; Built-in 4GB memory ; Touch screen user interface is well implemented ; Bionz processor ; Optical image stabilization ; Scrapbook display groups images by event ; Good battery life ...

No HD video output ; HD output cable, dock, printer dock are options, no HD connection included ; High pincushion distortion at telephoto ; High chromatic aberration in the corners wide angle ; Lateral chromatic aberration (across the whole image) ...

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T2 ships from December 2007 priced at U.S. $350, and is available in blue, green, pink, white, or black, with matching case colors available separately

Stylish Wave design3.0 inch LCD with 230,00 pixels and wide viewing angleRotary Multi-SelectorPictmotion presentationsNikon Feature system offers helpful basic tools for improving your picturesOne-Touch Portrait Button activates Face Priority ...

Sluggish zoom ; Low-quality buttons ; Poor labeling of EV control ; Lens placement gets fingers in the shot ; Strong blurring in corners, especially at telephoto ; Noticeable chromatic aberration at wide and telephoto ; Significant barrel distortion ...

Clara was the geriatric star of the Wendy's TV commercial who, upon discovering a small hamburger patty in a very large bun, complained, "Where's the beef?" Since then the question has been applied to many products that deliver less-than-expected ...

The Olympus Stylus 730 is a slim, stylish water-resistant camera with several high ISO modes designed to improve indoor shooting, and a good complement of Scene modes for the novice shooter wanting to get good results regardless of the situation. The ...

Water resistance makes this camera safe for vacations ; Attractive design ; Internal lens is protected from impact and compression damage ; High ISO images capture good color and apparent detail ; Excellent close-up shooting, especially in Super Macro ...

Full autofocus shutter response is sluggish by current standards ; Even low ISO images exhibit mushy color ; Indoor images shot with Auto White Balance are warm to the point of appearing sepia ; Chromatic aberration is high at wide-angle ; Confusing ...

As with the rest of the Stylus line, the Olympus Stylus 730 digital camera is based around a weatherproof body that ensures wherever you go, your camera can go right along with you. It triumphs unhindered by rain, sleet, or snow that would see most ...

The Pentax Optio T30 features a seven megapixel CCD image sensor, coupled to an SMC Pentax-branded 3x optical zoom lens. Announced alongside the Optio M30, the Pentax T30 has the higher specification of the two models. Priced at $349.95, the Pentax ...

Attractive design, easily portable ; Responsive touch screen ; Face detection autofocus and auto exposure ; Voice memo recording ; Memo pad mode with annotation possible on images ; Remembers many important settings ; Manual focus option ; Optional ...

Crude touch screen icons ; Odd menu structure ; Battery can be inserted into charger several wrong ways ; Higher than average barrel distortion at wide angle ; High chromatic aberration ; Undersaturated color ; Warm indoor shots with Auto White ...

The Pentax T30 is an ultra compact, which is lighter than most, but it still has a substantial (and reassuring) heft. The front of the Pentax T30 is almost all lens and the back is almost all LCD. There are only two buttons on the back, in fact, ...

The Canon PowerShot G9, following last year's PowerShot G7 model, is visually very similar to its predecessor -- the only obvious changes being a re-profiling of the handgrip and rear panel. Under the skin, the Canon G9 offers a CCD sensor resolution ...

Great build quality ; Raw format option ; Impressive 12-megapixel sensor ; High quality optics with image stabilization and 6x optical zoom ; Above average performance ; Good autofocus times ; Excellent prefocus shutter lag ; Fast face detect ...

Inconsequential grip ; A bit heavy, a bit too large ; Can't save ISO setting in custom settings ; Inaccurate optical viewfinder ; High chromatic aberration at wide-angle ; Inconsistent interface ; Oversaturation of reds and blues with slightly reddish ...

The Canon G9 includes optical image stabilization, where a lens element is moved inside the lens body to compensate for camera movement. You can frame images with the Canon G9 via its optical zoom viewfinder (an increasingly rare option these days), ...

The Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH features a compact, stylish case with rounded edges and a retracting lens to make it pocket-friendly. The Canon SD950 includes a 12.1 megapixel, 1/1.7-inch imager and a Canon-branded 3.7x optical zoom lens. It ...

Above average performance rankings ; Image stabilized lens gains two stops ; Good quality 3.7x lens ; Very sharp Macro images ; Compact ELPH design ; High ISO sensitivity preserves detail ; Face recognition sets focus, exposure and flash ; Helpful ...

Unstable feet on the left side ; Uncooperative USB cover ; ISO 3,200 only available at low resolution ; Optical viewfinder is way off ; Mild chromatic aberration ; Some softening in the corners at wide angle ; Barrel distortion is somewhat noticeable ...

The Canon ELPH SD950 sports a rather wide ISO sensitivity range, from 80 to 1,600 with a special scene mode offering ISO 3,200 equivalent, for better performance in dim lighting. Canon also manufactures a line of photo printers, and prides themselves ...