The best compact digital cameras for photographers
Small yet advanced and awesome digital cameras for photographers, including cameras from Canon, Ricoh, Panasonic and Samsung
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 Australia GR Digital III
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Canon PowerShot G11
If you want a small camera that has good manual features and can capture crisp, vibrant photos, the Canon PowerShot S95 is perfect. We absolutely fell in love with it during our tests and used it every chance we got. It's great for travellers and also for photography enthusiasts who want something that's easy to carry, yet will still let them to retain control over the exposure.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 21st Sept., 2010
- Elias Plastiras
- Canon
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 599.00
- Pros:
- Small size, physical exposure controls, very good image clarity and colours
- Cons:
- Shutter speed a little too restrictive, lens ring could be smoother to operate
