Typical price: £100
What is it: Budget 4-megapixel digital camera
What we think: A cheap pocket camera that's easy to understand but a pain to shoot with
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 August 2005
Tags: HP, HP Photosmart M23, exposure compensation, optical viewfinder, accessories
We like:
Weatherproof body; small, attractive design; easy to use; built-in help system; cheap
We don't like:
No optical zoom or optical viewfinder; small LCD; sluggish performance; erratic autofocus; mediocre photo quality
You might also need:
An SD/MMC card with a capacity of at least 64MB
CNET UK judgement:
Ease of use and an affordable price don't make up for this camera's poor performance, below-average image quality and lack of optical zoom
Full review:
With the plethora of affordable digital cameras available now, we have to wonder why HP is offering one without an optical zoom. Equipped with only a 7x digital zoom, this 4-megapixel camera doesn't cost much (about £100 online). However, sluggish performance and mediocre image quality overshadow the Photosmart M23's ease of use, attractive design and price. If you're in the market for an easy-to-use point-and-shoot camera, you're better off paying a few quid more or dropping to a 3-megapixel model and getting an optical zoom. Continue Reading...
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