Slide an ultracompact camera into your pocket and you can capture the moment -- any moment -- wherever you go. The smallest models are about the size of a credit card, with a simple rectangular design. Look for a lens that slides right into the body and streamlined controls that won't catch on anything when you put the camera away.
The other key feature is a big, bright LCD screen. An ultracompact may not have an optical viewfinder, so the screen is your window on the world. Having a big screen also enables you to pass the camera around and show everyone your latest and greatest photographs. The bigger the screen, the more fun you'll have.
Editors:
3.5 stars out of 5
Putting excellent performance in an ultracompact package, the Digital IXUS 40 should please photographers who don't want manual controls or plentiful scene modes Read more
£200
Reviewed on 10 March 2005
Editors:
3.5 stars out of 5
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It's ultracompact and equipped with highly versatile scene modes, but the Casio Exilim EX-S100's average image quality and limited LCD are significant flaws Read more
£180
Reviewed on 25 March 2005
Editors:
3.5 stars out of 5
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At first glance, the standout feature of this camera is the huge 69mm (2.7-inch) LCD. In practice, though, we found the screen offered few advantages over the smaller 51mm (2.0-inch) screens of other ultracompacts. We were more impressed by the wide range of scene modes, the innovative tools for finding and sharing images, and the generally pleasing photographs Read more
£230
Reviewed on 30 April 2005
Editors:
3.5 stars out of 5
The latest model in Pentax's credit-card-sized Optio S range is instantly desirable thanks to its size, tidy design and bright LCD. Ease of use, a wide range of scene modes, a high-res movie mode and generally good snapshot performance add to its appeal Read more
£200
Reviewed on 30 April 2005
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