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Number of Reviews collected

in Digital Compact Cameras

92

Total

1806

Source country

US

United States

Language: English

Source rating scale

1
5

Average source rating

65

Highest rating

100

Lowest rating

40

Digital Compact Cameras

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG6

Solid video clip quality marred by a form factor ill-suited for capturing stills.

Creates good 640 x 480 video, • Comfortable design for shooting video

Form factor not good for portraits, • Limited photo modes, , , , , , , The CG6 takes good, solid 6-MP stills ; details were sharp and color rendition was mostly on target, though reds were heightened slightly. But modes and options are skimpy: You can ...

December, 2007

Rating

60

alaSCORE 84

57 reviews

Casio Exilim EX-S880

Does the trick in capturing photos and video.

>• Robust photo options, • Sleek design

>• Cluttered controls, • Few manual photo controls, , , , , , , , , , , An impressive set of features makes this digital camera well worth the price., , Pentax Optio Z10, , Fujifilm Announces High-End, Budget Point-and-Shoots, Nikon Debuts 8 Cameras ...

December, 2007

Rating

80

alaSCORE 90

431 reviews

Pentax Optio Z10

This sleek camera offers a big zoom on the cheap.

>• Good low-light performance, • Compact, durable design

>• Digital Shake Reduction doesn't eliminate blurriness, • Lens isn't well suited to wide-angle shots, Resolution: 8-MP, Zoom: 7X, Expansion: SD, SDHC, , , , , , , , , , Pentax K100D Super, , Pentax Announces Two Low-Cost Cameras, Great Cameras for ...

December, 2007

Rating

60

alaSCORE 89

157 reviews

Casio EXILIM EX-Z1080

An impressive set of features makes this digital camera well worth the price.

>• Compact and durable shape, • Variety of Best Shot and manual settings

>• Buttons are too small, • Proprietary USB cable, Resolution: 10.1 MP, Zoom: 3X, Storage: SD Card up to 4GB (SDHC compatible), , , , , , , Those looking for a compact camera that shoots quality stills and video will be happy with the EX-Z1080. It's ...

November, 2007

Rating

60

alaSCORE 89

451 reviews

Kodak Easyshare V1253

This camera delivers detailed 720p video--a first for Kodak--but it falls flat when it comes to photos.

>• Impressive 720p video quality, • Built-in face recognition and various scene modes

• Doesn't reproduce warm tones well, • Lackluster LCD, Resolution:12.1 MP, Expansion: SD/SDHC/MMC, , , , , , , For the most part, the camera's face-recognition feature did a fine job, but our pictures looked less sharp when we took close-ups of people ...

November, 2007

Rating

40

alaSCORE 89

406 reviews

HP PhotoSmart M547

The M547 offers a slight megapixel bump and more storage, but it doesn't measure up to its predecessor.

Low price, • Supports 8GB of storage, • Compact size

Poor indoor shots, • Short optical zoom, • Smaller LCD, Resolution: 6.2 MP (2848 x 2136 pixels), Expansion: SD/SDHC up to 8GB, , , , , , , HP has issued a refresh to the Photosmart M line with the new M547. The upgrade purports to improve on the ...

October, 2007

Rating

60

alaSCORE 83

58 reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100

This feature-rich camera delivers sharp 12-megapixel photos and is the first of its kind to offer a wide-angle 28mm lens.

>• Good picture quality, • Optical image stabilization

>• Runs slowly when loaded with 12-MP images, Resolution: 12.2 MP, Expansion: SD, Zoom: 3.6X, , , , , , , Pick the Perfect Digicam, , , , Hands-On With Panasonic's 70X SDR-S26, Mobile Innovation Awards - Cameras & Camcorders, Panasonic Toughbook F8: ...

September, 2007

Rating

60

alaSCORE 91

248 reviews

Olympus Mju 780 / Stylus 780

Olympus bridges the gap between casual user and semi-serious amateur with this high-quality, full-featured point-and-shoot.

Bright Capture LCD makes framing shots in low-light easy, • Guide feature explains how to get the best photos, • Lightweight and durable body

Control dial isn't backlit, • Memory card isn't included, Resolution: 7.1 MP, Expansion: xD, Zoom: 5X, , , , , , , You'll have a hard time taking a bad photo with the Olympus Stylus 780. This compact digicam features a helpful Guide mode and a ...

August, 2007

Rating

80

alaSCORE 88

139 reviews

Canon IXUS 950 IS / PowerShot SD850 IS / IXY 810 IS

Canon's latest Digital ELPH offers optical image stabilization and face detection in an attractive, compact body.

Face Detection technology, • Optical Image Stabilization works well, • Nice LCD with ample resolution

Pictures noisy at ISO 800 and 1600, Resolution: 8MP, Expansion: SD Card slot, Zoom: 4X optical, , , , , , , If you're looking for a point-and-shoot camera that doesn't skimp on features, the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH is a very good choice. ...

July, 2007

Rating

80

alaSCORE 91

1183 reviews

Samsung L74 Wide

Samsung L74 Wide

By Rich Malloy

Stylish design and a good wide lens don't compensate for this digicam's mediocre image quality, flaky touchscreen, and laughable tour guide.

• Rugged but stylish • Fast performance • Sturdy handle • Long warranty • Large, sun-proof display

• Heavy AC adapter with three-prong AC plug

June, 2007

Rating

40

alaSCORE 87

107 reviews

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