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Nikon Coolpix P1 review
The P2 delivers good image quality and a familiar Nikon interface, but its Wi-Fi capabilities are not up to much -- you can't email or Web-post pics, only transfer them to a nearby computer or printer, which is quicker over USB anyway Read more
17 November 2005 by Shams Tarek
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Pentax Optio S5z review
The Optio S5z is a direct update of the smart little S5n, and is very similar -- except for the extra 13mm of LCD screen on the back. Other changes include a battery charger instead of the Optio S5n's docking station and a new Comment function that leaves a blank strip along the bottom of your photo Read more
18 August 2005 by Mary Lojkine
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Olympus u [mju:] Digital 800 review
With 8 megapixels, aperture- and shutter-priority exposure controls and a top-notch built-in help guide, the compact, 3x-zoom mju Digital 800 sits solidly at the top of Olympus' weather-resistant-camera lineup. It's also one of the smallest and most affordable 8-megapixel cameras on the market Read more
19 September 2005 by Theano Nikitas
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Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1050 review
The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1050 has a 10-megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens and 66mm LCD screen. It's easy to use and produces photos that are neutral in colour and mostly free of artefacts. It encounters few problems with noise, even at ISO 800 Read more
1 June 2007 by Will Greenwald
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ1B review
Priced lower than its 5-megapixel Lumix DMC-LZ2 sibling, this affordable point-and-shoot offers the same 6x zoom lens with optical image stabilisation. Panasonic trimmed about a million pixels to create this 4-megapixel version, but its image quality is almost as good as the higher-res model's Read more
1 August 2005 by David D. Busch
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Nikon Coolpix S1200pj review
The Nikon Coolpix S1200pj's built-in projector is a neat feature, but still we find the asking price too high. Read more
7 October 2011 by Nik Rawlinson
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 review
Although its photos are fairly ordinary, the 10.2-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a very impressive fusion of style and technology. Among the clever features up its super-slim sleeve are its full-resolution high-speed shooting, excellent low-light mode and touchscreen interface Read more
12 November 2009 by Rod Lawton
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Samsung ST30 review
If you want a cheap, simple and small digital camera, and you're happy to accept some compromise in terms of features and image quality, the Samsung ST30 is a pretty good option. Read more
18 August 2011 by Nik Rawlinson
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Casio Exilim EX-Z19 review
The Casio Exilim EX-Z19 is head-and-shoulders above most of the cameras in the sub-£100 bargain basement, thanks to excellent build quality, a wealth of tweakable shooting options and decent images. It may be short on specs, features and low-light performance, but for that price you can't go wrong Read more
4 November 2008 by Rich Trenholm
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Nikon Coolpix L6 review
Like the rest of Nikon's L series the L6 eschews features in favour of simplicity. This 6-megapixel camera with its 38mm-to-116mm 3x optical zoom lens does not let you select an ISO and its performance can be slow, but if you like the idea of fully automated shooting, it could be a good choice Read more
9 November 2006 by Philip Ryan
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