The Digital Camera Reviews

The 10.1 megapixel, 3x zoom 1050 SW is designed to handle just about anything active shooters can throw at it (or throw it into), with a body that sealed against the elements and designed to absorb impacts. The camera’s 2.7 inch HyperCrystal II LCD display is also ruggedized, and provides five steps of brightness adjustment for shooting in a range of lighting conditions. Low-light illumination courtesy of a front-mounted LED expands the underwater shooting versatility of the 1050, which, as noted, can safely be submerged at depths of up to 10 feet without a separate waterproof housing.

More conventional features include face detection technology that can recognize up to 16 faces at a time, as well as a Smile Shot feature that tracks a subject’s faces, detects a smile, and fires the shutter accordingly. Aforementioned Shadow Adjustment Technology provides some leeway for shooting where lighting conditions are harsh or less than ideal, and Perfect Shot Preview and Perfect Fix in-camera editing provide tools for correcting image exposure either before or after the capture.

Processing is provided by Olympus’s current-generation TruePic III imaging engine. Unfortunately, though, image stabilization technology is a little more behind the times, with the 1050 receiving only an ISO-boosting digital image stabilization system.

Pentax touts the P70 as the lightest Optio in the line, weighing in at 4.4 ounces in shooting configuration (battery and memory card onboard). The camera measures out at 3.8 x 2.1 x .8 inches - the first two figures are nothing unusual in the compact ranks, but that .8 makes the P70 a bit slimmer than a lot of competitors, and that translates into better pocketability (or at least a reduced unsightly bulge).

The camera features a 4x Pentax zoom lens covering a 35mm film equivalent focal range of 27.5 to 110mm.Besides the 12 megapixel sensor, there’s a 2.7 inch LCD with 230,000 dot composition, a nominal 64 to 1600 ISO sensitivity range (with 3200 and 6400 ISO available at a reduced resolution of 5 megapixels), new Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology, Advanced Face Recognition that tracks up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, and both Smile Capture that automatically releases the shutter when subjects smile, and Blink Detection to alert you if your subject’s eyes are closed. The camera accepts SD or SDHC memory media, and there is about 33.7MB of built-in memory.

Pentax includes USB and AV cables, a Li-Ion battery and charger with AC plug cord, wrist strap and CD-ROM software with each camera.

Canon Powershot E1 tops the list when it comes to a burst of color and style. It is a fashionista’s dream camera with 10 megapixel and a 4x optical zoom lens that allows you to take quality images even up lose and personal. The Optical Image Stabilizer feature makes sure you get a sharp focus of your subjects.

You can’t help but tinker with this camera considering that it offers an option for customized Startup Screen and color. You can even change the sounds of the shutter and the way the menu looks.

While the Canon Powershot E1 fulfills your design whims, it works on DIGIC II Image Processor so you get superior images. The processor also makes your battery not only more efficient and its life enhanced. You are also assured of some help from known technologies like Face Detection, red eye correction as well as Motion Detection to get better shots. The processors works with the iSAPS technology to improved the camera’s exposure and accuracy.

With the camera’s Face Select and Track feature you can highlight and focus on a specific subject and the camera will focus on this subject even if there is movement so you can get that blur-free shot. You will know you have already focused on the subject when you see a double frame boxing that subject once you click the face selector button.

You also get 17 shooting modes that simplify your work even in difficult lighting situations. When you’re done taking photos you can print them directly through the Selphy or PIXAM photo printers

Fujifilm FinePix S100FS is an 11.1 megapixels camera with a 14.3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD that can be tilted for previewing your shots. It works using the RP Processor III of Fuji which makes possible a reliable high-speed performance.

This camera boasts of innovative technologies like Dual Image Stabilization and Picture Stabilization that reduces camera blur due to movement either by the camera or the subject. With this camera, you can get 50 continuous shots at 3 megapixels at a speed of 7 frames per second.

If you are not much of a camera tweaker then you can just choose from the 14 pre-set scene modes and four auto-focus mode so you can still take great shots even in difficult environments. The Fujifilm FinePix S100FS allows you to use the manual mode while operating in movie mode.

The Sony Cybershot DSCT300/B is a 10.1 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom assuring you of sharper photos. The Face Detection technology works not only for one subject but for as many as eight faces. It has a 3.5-inch LCD display which is bigger compared to the other digital cameras in the market. The display boasts of an anti-reflective coating so you can clearly preview your shots with excellent visibility.

This digital camera allows you to shoot photos clearly even in low lights thanks to the high ISO 3200 sensitivity. This feature is supported by Sony’s Clear RAW Noise Reduction system so you get clearer shots even in low lights.

It is pretty easy to share your photos using the HD output adaptor which allows you to connect the camera to any compatible TV. You also get several scene modes when you are taking photos at twilight, shooting fireworks display or landscape.

And even if you are a beginner you get the benefit of the Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization feature which helps reduce blurs caused by movement of the subject or the camera. And the most unique feature of this camera is the music feature which allows you to use music for producing slide shows out of your photos. Choose from the eight music tracks stored on the camera’s memory and start creating your musical slide shows.

The Vivitar ViviCam 5355 Silver Digital Camera is a compact camera with a 5 megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom lens. It has a slightly large 2.4-inch LCD display from where you can preview your shots.

This camera can capture videos but it’s basically a digital camera so don’t expect great movies from this one. It has an MP3 which is a novelty for a camera, and an anti-shake function which reduces blurs when taking photos.

Your package comes with a USB cable for easy transfer of images to your PC and a camera pouch and strap for easy handling. Of course it also comes with Software CD

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is a pretty decent camera without the whistles generated by other more competitive cameras but it can deliver crisp and quality outdoor shots. It is a compact 8.1 megapixel camera with a 15x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens. It has a 3-inch LCD screen which is the only way you can use to previews your shots since it does not have an electronic viewfinder.

While the camera can record video clips don’t expect to use the zooming function when capturing movies because it does not have that. Also, don’t expect exposure modes you can adjust semi-manually as there are none.

It may not be as light as the slim cybershots but it is comfortable to bring around at only 10.3 ounces. It boasts of the Smile Shutter technology which allows you get great pictures exactly when your subjects are smiling. You also get clearer photos with the Double Anti-Blur solution by Sony.

If you are new in photography or an amateur with some degree of experience, you will enjoy the camera’s Intelligent Scene Recognition feature as it automatically selects the desired setting based on the environment and the lighting conditions. Professional photographers will not enjoy this camera considering that all the settings are almost automatic but if you are always in a hurry to get that great shot without tinkering with the settings then this camera is for you.