Typical price: £100
What is it: A budget shooter with white balance and ISO controls
What we think: Its large size overwhelms its attractive features and price tag
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 August 2007
Tags: Kodak, Kodak EasyShare C653, performance, lag, LCD
We like:
Optical viewfinder; relatively quick performance
We don't like:
Thick and ugly design; poor image quality; must half-press shutter before shooting to ensure focus
CNET UK judgement:
While the Kodak EasyShare C653 has strong features and an attractively low price, it's just too big. With 20 scene presets and optical viewfinder, its performance is still only average and photo quality lacking. Its design renders it too chunky to fit in your pocket and it simply doesn't pack enough punch to compete with other compacts
Full review:
Size matters in electronics and smaller often tends to be better. Thick, heavy gadgets fit poorly into pockets, feel uncomfortable to carry around and simply aren't sexy. Continue Reading...
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