173 results results for "compact cameras"
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Nikon Coolpix L100 compact camera
Will this bring Life to your pictures?
14 April 2009 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Handling, big LCD, low ISO image quality, easy of use, image stabilisation, lens
- The Bad
- No optical viewfinder, high ISO image noise, build, no manual ISO control
- Verdict
- The Nikon Coolpix L100 is the top model in Nikon’s "Life" range of easy to use snappers. Like the recently tested L19, it is indeed very easy to use and capable of excellent results at lower ISOs and it sports a very crisp, versatile 15x wide zoom lens
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Ricoh CX1 compact camera
Compact camera with a difference?
7 April 2009 9:23 GMT
- The Good
- Handling, LCD, low ISO image quality, easy to use, features, build, auto level indication
- The Bad
- No optical viewfinder, high ISO image noise, complex menu system
- Verdict
- Ricoh’s new CX1 features some unique new kit that combine to help create a rather special little digital compact. Image quality is excellent at lower ISOs and the high-resolution screen helps compensate for the lack of an optical viewfinder: a cracking little camera that’s worth every penny
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Samsung NV4 compact camera
How does this Samsung compact fare?
29 July 2008 12:00 GMT
- The Good
- Build and styling, simple controls, low ISO image quality, clever menus, multimedia functions
- The Bad
- AF performance, shutter lag, excessive noise in ISO 400 and above images, slow performance overall
- Verdict
- Part camera, part multimedia system, the NV4 provides a host of gizmos besides those for talking pictures and while the latter side of the equation works well up to a point, the package as a whole is flawed
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Canon Selphy CP520 compact printer
Will this give you prints on the go?
10 October 2007 13:00 GMT
- The Good
- Easy to use and set up, styling, price
- The Bad
- No screen, limited to photo output, basic operation
- Verdict
- Canon’s Selphy CP 520 is an extremely compact portable photo printer available as a bundle with the PowerShot A460 (test to follow) and as such makes an ideal simple to use printing companion for anyone requiring fast photos on the hoof
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HP Photosmart A618 Compact Photo Printer
HP update their compact toaster, but is it enough to woo?
18 October 2006 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- Small and compact, Bluetooth, Easy to use, Photo Fix option
- The Bad
- Battery to make it truly portable is an optional extra
- Verdict
- Those looking to print their digital images without necessary including the PC won't go wrong here
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX60 compact camera
Does this smart compact pack a punch?
26 November 2009 16:44 GMT
- The Good
- Build quality, iA works well, image stabilisation, battery life
- The Bad
- Image noise, lacks direct control, price, no HDMI
- Verdict
- It is a little on the expensive side for the range of controls on offer, but overall it is a competent little camera
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T-Mobile Compact II mobile phone
15 November 2005 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- Large screen, Web'n'Walk feature for surfing internet
- The Bad
- Lacks the keyboard of the Vario, No 3G or WLAN for surfing internet
- Verdict
- The MDA Compact doesn’t know which camp it wants to sit in – mobile office or merely mobile phone and that causes it to fail at the last hurdle
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Canon Selphy CP760 compact photo printer
Will this handle your photo printing needs?
20 May 2008 12:00 GMT
- The Good
- PictBridge, connection options, print quality with some exceptions, simplicity
- The Bad
- Screen quality poor, only get five prints in box, colour bleed, prints a little dark
- Verdict
- Some quality issues, but otherwise this is a competent little photo printer that is simple to use with plenty of connection options
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Canon Selphy CP770 compact photo printer
Photo printer with portability on the mind
21 May 2008 12:00 GMT
- The Good
- Funky design, good storage, PictBridge, connection options, print quality with exceptions, simplicity
- The Bad
- Bucket is only a storage device, screen quality poor, only get five prints in box, battery not included, colour bleed, prints a little dark
- Verdict
- We are won over by the great portable design, but this printer is not without problems
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Kodak EasyShare G600 compact photo printer
Can Kodak offer great prints on the go?
18 December 2006 13:00 GMT
- The Good
- Compact, nice design, print quality, price, fast
- The Bad
- “Quick Start” manual actually slows you down if there’s a problem
- Verdict
- Kodak’s G600 provides a neat and relatively simple solution to prints on the go
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Samsung L700
Catalogue filler or worth its place in the line-up?
8 June 2007 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- 7 megapixels
- The Bad
- No sound when you zoom in video mode, uninspiring design compared to other Samsung cameras
- Verdict
- Go on, you know you can do better than this
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Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus series 3 compact photo printer
Kodak promises a perfect solution for its camera users with the Easyshare printer, but what about everyone else?
19 March 2006 0:26 GMT
- The Good
- Bluetooth built in, Kodak camera acts as screen
- The Bad
- Only works with Kodak cameras, needs plenty of space to print
- Verdict
- If you’ve got a Kodak camera then this is a great choice, however all other camera owners need look elsewhere
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Sigma DP1 digital camera
Great quality images, but at what cost?
27 May 2008 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Image quality, build, RAW shooting
- The Bad
- Price, performance, handling, menus
- Verdict
- Simply the best image quality of any compact I’ve yet tested, but the price, performance and handling mean I suspect you’ll need to think long and hard to justify the outlay
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Pentax A30 digital camera
Is this the 10 megapixel compact to prove them wrong?
10 May 2007 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- Anti-Shake, image quality from afar, DiVX support
- The Bad
- Image quality up close
- Verdict
- On the surface and for the average digital photographer the A30 is a great camera that is both stylish and easy to use
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Samsung L700 digital camera
Catalogue filler or worth its place in the line-up?
8 June 2007 0:00 GMT
- The Good
- 7 megapixels
- The Bad
- No sound when you zoom in video mode, uninspiring design compared to other Samsung cameras
- Verdict
- Go on, you know you can do better than this
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Casio EX-V7 digital camera - FIRST LOOK
Can Casio do 7 megapixels with a 7x zoom in a compact? 21 March 2007 11:00 GMT- The Good
- That zoom, H.264 support
- The Bad
- Bulkier than your average compact, zoom buttons in the wrong place
- Verdict
- On a first look, the Casio EX-V7 looks to offer a good feature set in a compact case
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HP R837 digital camera
Can HP's usability focused camera impress?
15 March 2007 0:39 GMT
- The Good
- Pet Fix, Touch-up tool, ability to tag images on the fly, 3-inch LCD screen
- The Bad
- Sliding lens cover can get stuck, picture quality is average not excellent
- Verdict
- An average design and average picture quality let this model down
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Ricoh GXR digital camera - First Look
Is this a Micro Four Thirds competitor? 10 November 2009 6:00 GMT- The Good
- Build quality, EVF is excellent, slide quality is reassuring
- The Bad
- Price, new system means limited options
- Verdict
- From what we've seen from our initial hands-on the idea of changing lens units no longer seems so laughable
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Canon PowerShot A460
Is the 5 megapixel count enough?
2 May 2007 11:00 GMT
- The Good
- Good ergonomics, Image quality as lower ISOs, Easy to use, Good metering and colour, Good lens.
- The Bad
- Blocky design, Intrusive noise at ISO 400, Flimsy plastic battery/memory card hatch, Slow flash recycle time, Noise reduction processing hampers detail at higher ISOs.
- Verdict
- The Canon PowerShot A460 brings a few much needed tweaks to the bottom range of Canon’s digital compact “A” range
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Canon 450D DSLR camera
Should you upgrade to this or the 40D?
4 April 2008 18:17 GMT
- The Good
- 3-inch screen, 12 megapixels, SD card, 9-point AF system, Live View
- The Bad
- No CompactFlash, still on the large side compared to Olympus E-Series, images appeared flat and under exposed
- Verdict
- If you're new to the digital SLR world and want Canon go for it. If you're looking to upgrade from a previous EOS digital go for the more powerful 40D
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Canon IXUS 990 IS digital camera
Can this comprehensive compact deliver?
28 April 2009 12:00 GMT
- The Good
- LCD screen is great, good zoom
- The Bad
- Dial on rear a bit fiddly, expensive
- Verdict
- A great compact digital camera, but it’s pricey and only for those who really need a smaller camera. It does have a good feature set however
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Canon PowerShot S90 digital camera
How much fun can you pack into a compact?
17 November 2009 9:48 GMT
- The Good
- Creative control options, Control Ring, size, image quality, useful ISO range
- The Bad
- Video offering a little disappointing, price
- Verdict
- In the hand the S90 is an absolute delight, the Control Ring flirting with the playful side of photography, putting controls literally at your fingertips
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj projector camera - First Look
One to watch? 4 August 2009 18:29 GMT- The Good
- Project your images up to 40-inches, 12-megapixel sensor, usual bells and whistles from Nikon, 5x optical zoom
- The Bad
- Why, why, why?
- Verdict
- Nikon has created a great little device, but we're not really sure why
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 camera
Does the Micro Four Thirds GF1 beat Olympus’s Digital Pen?
3 November 2009 12:00 GMT
- The Good
- DSLR-like features and picture quality, but with the convenience and portability of a compact, albeit one with a solid feel aluminium construction
- The Bad
- Pricey either with or without lens combination. Requires investment in a new camera system from scratch. EVF costs extra
- Verdict
- Capable and compact Micro Four Thirds system offering from Panasonic proves the company’s most successful realisation of "DSLR quality without the bulk" to date
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Medion Life S47000 pocket camcorder
A pocket camcorder to take on the piste?
9 November 2009 12:00 GMT
- The Good
- Plenty of accessories in the box, price, weather proofing
- The Bad
- Not the best in terms of video quality
- Verdict
- Better quality HD or Full HD video is offered by some of the more expensive rivals, but at under £100, the Medion Life S47000 looks like a winner
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