Sony CyberShot TX1: Fast, Compact And Powerful
Noticeably slim and posting fast operations, the compact Sony CyberShot TX1 stands shoulders above the competition with a killer 10.6 mm Exmor R CMOS sensor. More than the usual camera capabilities, it adds powerful low-light sensitivity, high-speed shooting and motion-detection talents, making it extremely useful for difficult shooting situations. Specifically, the TX1 makes for an [...]
Olympus FE-3010: Great Looks, Super Compact, Torturous Shutter Lag
The Olympus FE-3010 belongs in that ultra-compact class of point-and-shoot cameras. I’ve always been a bit wary of that specific category, largely because a good camera module rarely fits in the smallest package. Everyone who’s ever used a high-megapixel cell phone should know that. A device like the FE-3010 makes sense if you want a [...]
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000: Extremely Durable But Slow
Bar none, the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 is one of the most durable compacts around. Able to survive drops of over six and a half feet and crushing weights of up to 220 lbs, it’s definitely the single most destruction-proof camera I’ve ever handled. To go with the sturdy metal build and powerful shock absorption, [...]
Samsung SL820 Review: Wide 5X Zoom, 3-Inch LCD And Topnotch Image Quality
If you’re looking for big features on a compact point-and-shoot, the Samsung SL820 should prove an excellent choice. With a 12.2 megapixel sensor, 5X zoom, a large 3-inch LCD and 720p video recording, it’s fitted with plenty of capabilities at a largely affordable price. Physically, the SL820 is a bit too bulky and hefty to [...]
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20: Fast Mega-Zoom Point-And-Shoot, Excellent Image Quality
For the sake of comparative review, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is almost exactly like the W290 compact, expanded with a mega-zoom feature. That means you get the same excellent combination of shooting features, along with a number of extras on a high-zoom lens. Physically, the DSC-H20 is a chunky piece of work (4 x 3.2 [...]
Olympus Pen E-P1 Review: Shoots Like A DSLR, Handles Like A Compact
The latest digital camera from Olympus borrows its moniker from the Pen range of cameras that the company produced back in 1959. As one of the most successful lines in the company’s long history, it isn’t surprising that the new Olympus Pen E-P1 is generating the kind of buzz among camera enthusiasts. As Olympus’ first [...]
Canon Powershot A2100 IS: Great Image Quality And 6X Zoom, Albeit A Little Slow
If you’ve been using a point-and-shoot, you’ve probably experienced the lack of usable results a 3x or 4x camera can get you. While those features are appreciated, they seldom help a great deal in real-world images you want to photograph. As such, trading in your zoom-stingy camera for a 6X compact like the Canon Powershot [...]
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Review: Pocketable, Wide-Angled And Beautiful Stills
The 10-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 is a compact point-and-shoot for those who need an uncomplicated camera that can take very good quality image captures. While it looks identical to the ZS3, it does without the HD video recording capabilities of its stablemate, translating to a more affordable device ($100 less) that can do snapshots [...]
Casio Exilim EX-FC100: A Fantastic, Albeit Bigger, Point-And-Shoot
A downgraded version of the $999 EX-F1, the Casio Exilim EX-FC100 nevertheless manages to charm with a generous heap of features that brings some of the more expensive shooter’s best talents. In many ways, it offers one of the best cost-to-specs ratio among point-and-shoot units today. Physically, the FC100 is a tad too big and [...]
Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS Review
Sometimes, an ordinary camera that works as advertised is all you need. That, most certainly, is the case with the Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS. Aimed squarely at the budget end of the market, it comes with a complete set of expected features, along with one or two pleasant surprises along the way. Sporting a streamlined [...]
