The best compact digital cameras for photographers
- — 06 September, 2010 13:00
For the times when you don't want to lug around a digital SLR, yet still want to capture great quality images, you need to have an awesome compact camera -- preferably one with manual controls. The best compact cameras for pros include Canon's PowerShot G11, Ricoh's GR Digital III, Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-LX3 and Samsung's EX1. In time, we'll be adding Canon's PowerShot G12 to the list, as well as Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-LX5.
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Canon PowerShot S95
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX5
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Canon PowerShot G12
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Olympus XZ-1
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Samsung EX1
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon PowerShot G11
If you want a small, well-featured camera that allows you to easily take manual control over its exposure settings, the PowerShot G12 is a good choice -- it also does HD video. However, its picture quality isn't perfect: it's grainy and there is noticeable barrel roll from the lens. Overall, though, it can capture well-defined and naturally coloured images. It's convenient for anyone -- especially travellers -- who wants an easy-to-carry camera with plenty of features.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 24th Nov., 2010
- Elias Plastiras
- Canon
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- Price:
- From $ 214.00
- Pros:
- Plenty of manual features, good image quality, versatile zoom lens, pocketable
- Cons:
- Grainy image quality, noticeable lens barrelling, shutter button is poor, rear buttons feel cheap, video mode not great
