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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | 10.0 | 3.00x | $185.05 Check Prices |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | 12.1 | 5.00x | $191.44 Check Prices |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | 12.1 | 5.00x | $176.18 Check Prices |
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Canon PowerShot A2000 IS | 10.0 | 6.00x | $157.95 Check Prices |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | 10.1 | 12.00x | $256.62 Check Prices |
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Nikon Coolpix S630 | 12.0 | 7.02x | $242.82 Check Prices |
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Canon PowerShot A2000 IS | 10.0 | 6.00x | $157.95 |
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Canon's latest A-series delivers great images, and is well-built and reliable The Canon A2000 IS generally does a good job upholding the strong tradition of Canon's A-series cameras. Its 6x zoom lens shows very good optical quality, and its 10-megapixel sensor delivers plenty of detail at low ISOs. It does pretty well at high ISOs as well, as you can make 8x10 inch prints from its output up to about ISO 800, and ISO 1,600 images are usable at 4x6 inches. Important for family photography, the Canon A2000 IS also handles household incandescent lighting unusually well, producing very nice-looking images. The A2000 uses AA batteries, something many users look for in a camera, figuring they'll never be far from finding replacements when needed. Really, the Canon A2000IS has only a single defect, a slow flash recycle time. Still, there's no arguing with the high image quality, and the Canon A2000's ISO 800 setting ought to allow you to get good shots without a flash, making the Canon A2000 a Dave's Pick. (minimize)
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | 10.0 | 3.00x | $181.71 |
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A super-compact digital camera with great automatic modes, good print quality
If ease of use, great quality, and pocketability are what you're looking for in a digital camera, the Canon SD1200 offers up all three at a low price. Optical Image Stabilization, advanced Face Detection, and a Smart Auto mode take away most of the work of taking pictures. And, the beauty of it is, you can trust the PowerShot SD1200 to do a great job in most situations, and serve up excellent prints at home or at the photo lab. Click here for more on the Canon SD1200. (minimize) |
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Nikon Coolpix S630 | 12.0 | 7.02x | $243.79 |
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A 7x optical zoom with intelligent automatic features and 4-way VR Image Stabilization
The Nikon Coolpix S630 aims high with 7x optical zoom, a 12 megapixel sensor, an updated processor, and updated image stabilization technology. The Coolpix S630 also has face, smile, and blink-detection technologies for better automated control while portrait shooting. The Nikon S630 is capable of producing good snapshots under most average shooting conditions, and offers a continuous shooting option that can capture up to 11 fps. The Nikon S630 is attractive and easily portable, and worth a closer look. Click here for our Express Review of the Nikon Coolpix S630. (minimize) |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | 12.1 | 5.00x | $176.18 |
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A digital camera with a small form factor, great Leica lens, and impressive ease of use.
Nearly identical to the FS25, the Panasonic FS15 is slightly smaller, and just as handsome and functional. The Panasonic FS15's improved Intelligent Auto mode, 5x Leica lens ranging from 29-145mm equivalent, and built-in optical image stabilization make it a no-brainer at the low cost. Like its brother, the Panasonic FS15's optical quality is good, and the camera processes out most of the distortion for sharper pictures center-to-corner. Click here to read our review of the Panasonic FS15, a good casual shooter for a low price. (minimize) |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | 12.1 | 5.00x | $191.28 |
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A high-quality Leica lens with smart, timesaving automatic features.
The Panasonic FS25 is a simple, handsome digital camera with an improved Intelligent Auto mode, a 5x Leica lens ranging from 29-145mm equivalent, and built-in optical image stabilization. It differs from the very similar FS15 only in its slightly taller stature and larger, 3-inch LCD. You can let the Panasonic FS25 do the thinking for you by activating Intelligent Auto mode, or navigate a healthy selection of exposure variables and preset Scene modes on your own. The Panasonic FS25's image quality is good, with good color performance as well. Click here for our review of the Panasonic FS25, fine Panasonic quality at a good price. (minimize) |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | 10.1 | 12.00x | $256.62 |
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Pocketable 25-300mm zoom range with no frills and a low price
The Panasonic ZS1 looks like a simple pocket digicam, but when you turn it on you find a very wide-angle 25mm lens that zooms optically 12 times, out to 300mm equivalent. That makes using the Panasonic ZS1 a pleasant surprise. In terms of optical and sensor quality, the Lumix ZS1 is essentially identical to the very popular and more expensive ZS3, but without a few niceties that you may or may not want (like HD video). If still photography is your only requirement, the Panasonic ZS1 is an excellent choice, and offers VGA and WVGA video as well. The Panasonic ZS1's optical image stabilization is rock solid, and low ISO images print well up to 16x20-inches without sharpening. Click here for our Express Review of the Panasonic Lumix ZS1. (minimize) |
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