Digital Camera Reviews

Overview

The Nikon Coolpix L3 is a compact digital camera aimed at the entry level market. It offers 5.1 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom lens and a 2 inch LCD display. Equipped with point and shoot functionality, 15 scene modes, and an integrated help function, the Nikon Coolpix L3 has been designed to be easy to use. Two AA batteries power the L3 camera, so finding replacement batteries while travelling should be easy, and it also means that you can leave the charger at home.

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A review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-N1 has been posted at dpinterface. The Sony Cybershot DSC-N1 is an ultra compact camera that offers 8.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom and a very large 3 inch LCD display.

The review verdict:
“The Sony N1 is a fantastic camera. […]
1. The 8 megapixel imager produces surprisingly good images (at ISO 800 too!) and 2. the great 3 inch touch screen is sharp and viewable… and the N1 has above average battery life even with that LCD. The other versatile features include a powerful flash, some manual controls, an excellent movie mode and enhanced playback features. […]
Overall, the N1 receives a definite recommendation from me.”

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The compact point and shoot Olympus FE-140 has been tested at megapixel.net. The Olympus FE-140 is equipped with 6 megapixels resolution and a 2.5″ screen.

The reviewers scored the FE-140 8 out of 10 points for its functionality and 7.4 out of 10 for its photographic qualities.

The Positives:
” * Good image quality once printed.
* Good colour rendition.
* 2.5-inch monitor.
* Easy to use.
* Light.
* Inexpensive.”

The Negatives:
” * Wide angle images lack sharpness on the edges.
* Wide angle chromatic abberation.
* Sensitive to noise.
* Underpowered flash.”

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DCRP have reviewed the Samsung NV3, a stylish ultra compact digital camera with 7 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom and a 2.5″ display. Expanding the functionality of a digital camera the Samsung NV3 also acts as a media player that plays MP3 music and videos.

Here are some of the review results:
“The Samsung NV3 is a convergence device if there ever was one. It does the usual camera things like take pictures and video clips, but it also can play your MP3 and video files just like your iPod or other portable media player. And while the interface is a little clunky, the NV3 succeeds in doing all of these things pretty well. It may not be the perfect ultra-compact, but this stylish camera is good enough to earn my recommendation. […] Photo quality was very good.”

The Nikon Coolpix L3 digital camera has been reviewed at imaging resource. The Nikon Coolpix L3 is an entry level point and shoot camera with 5 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom and a 2 inch LCD display.

The review results:
“As a basic snapshooter, the L3 performed well, capturing sharp images with a good dynamic range and punchy color. […]
The camera is a bit on the slow side, however, lagging behind some of its competitors in shot to shot speed and overall shutter response. […]
So overall the Nikon Coolpix L3 is a mixed bag with enough good qualities to warrant a modest recommendation, but enough cons to keep it off the Dave’s Picks list.”

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CNet have reviewed the Samsung NV3 digital camera.

With 7 out of 10 points the Samsung NV3 receives a “very good” review rating.

The review verdict:
“The good: Solid images; handy media-player functions.

The bad: Heavy fringing; awkward movie format in media-player mode; unresponsive zoom rocker.

The bottom line: This camera-cum-media player doesn’t excel at any of its functions, but the Samsung NV3 could be a solid choice if you don’t want to buy both a camera and an MP3 player.”

A test of the Samsung Digimax Pro815 dSLR camera is available at Trusted Reviews. The Samsung Digimax Pro815 is a dSLR like ultra zoom camera with impressive features, such as the massive 15 times optical zoom, the very large 3.5 inch display and the camera top display that allows you to snap pictures while holding the camera at waist level.

The review summary:
“The Samsung Pro815 is a truly superb camera, with superior build quality, outstanding design, a great range of versatile, creative and in some cases unique features, very good performance and outstanding picture quality. The only real let-down is the sluggish autofocus, but other than that it’s a serious alternative to a digital SLR.”

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PhotographyBlog offer their review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z60, an ultra compact 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD display.

The reviewer’s opinion:
“In short, I thoroughly enjoyed using the EX-Z60, but didn’t like the images that it produced, except those taken in near-perfect lighting conditions. The Casio Exilim EX-Z60 may impress you with its good looks, but I doubt if the photos that it takes will do the same. Although the low price makes the EX-Z60 good value, I would still look elsewhere.”

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A review of the Canon PowerShot A530 digital camera is available at dpinterface. The ultra compact Canon Powershot A530 offers 5 megapixels resolution and a 4 times optical zoom. Despite its small size, the Powershot A530 has some impressive features, such as an optical viewfinder, both automatic and manual exposure modes, as well as standard batteries as a power source.

The review recommendation:
“I’ll make this short and simple, the A530 is a watered down A540 which sells at a lower price. Things like battery life and image quality are still good and the full manual mode is a plus. Performance was snappy too. […]
My point here is, if you’re looking at the A530, then go for the A540. It’s a better deal.”

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Imaging resource have tested the Fujifilm FinePix F30, a 6.3 megapixel, ultra compact digital camera that not only caters to the point and shoot photographers, but also offers some more advanced controls such as Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority.

Here are some of the camera test conclusions:
“The Fujifilm Finepix F30 is the latest digital camera on the market to prove there’s more to a great camera than just megapixels. Though the F30 has a very nice 6.3MP Super CCD HR sensor which takes vibrant images in daylight conditions, that’s only a small part of the story. Fuji has been wise to emphasize the F30’s range of excellent low-light options, its beautiful 2.5-inch LCD, and its superior battery life while marketing this camera because these are features that will genuinely improve someone’s picture-taking experience.”

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