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
The Canon PowerShot G11 is a good camera, but it's not without its flaws. We wish it had sturdier buttons and that its zoom control was better. Photos are a little soft, but this camera is still capable of capturing some excellent pictures. It's a good choice for users who want full manual control but dislike the idea of paying over $1000 for a digital SLR kit.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 17th Nov., 2009
- Elias Plastiras
- Canon
- Rating:
- Price:
- From $ 290.90
- Pros:
- Full manual control, pivoting screen, good high ISO performance for a compact camera
- Cons:
- Buttons feel spongy, no fine control over zoom, noticeable barrel roll at the wide angle, slightly soft images, no bulb mode
