Typical price: £150
What is it: Ultracompact, 5-megapixel digicam with 3x optical zoom
What we think: A fun ultracompact with some handy features, but slow shooting and inconsistent image quality poop the party
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Pentax Optio S55 compared to other ultracompact cameras
 Pentax Optio S55 |
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10 |
 Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS |
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| Review date | 27 Oct 05 | 27 May 09 | 26 May 09 | 3 Mar 09 |
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6.0
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8.8
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8.4
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8.2
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| Price range | £150 |
£228.98 - £342.95
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£156.16 - £167.94
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| Review summary | The Pentax Optio S55 is a fun ultracompact camera with some handy features, but the camera's slow continuous shooting and inconsistent image quality might compromise your enjoyment Read full review |
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 isn't just a camera -- it's a thing of beauty in both a technical and a visual sense, although the square corners arguably detract from its aesthetic appeal ever so slightly. But what matters most is that it's much more than just an empty styling exercise -- it also delivers good results Read full review |
You might balk at paying £300 for a Casio, but the Exilim EX-FS10 is no ordinary camera. Casio's trumpeting its high-speed technology for all it's worth, but it's genuinely unique, often startlingly effective and definitely a great deal of fun. The digital-camera market's already saturated with hyped-up gadgets, but this one's different Read full review |
Go into any camera store and you won't be able to move for pocket-friendly super-slim cameras, practically all of which are cheaper than the Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS. But the 100 IS has class in abundance. This camera's styling, finish, controls and results are just right Read full review |
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