Monday, November 23, 2009

Best 2009 point-and-shoot cameras

The question "What's the best point-and-shoot?" is difficult to answer; while one camera might excel in low-light conditions or photo quality, it'll more than likely come up short in design, usability, performance, price, or in some other area. Sure, I can stack up some cameras with some similar features and prices, but with so many variables, it's very difficult to be specific. But I'll give it a shot.
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November 23, 2009
Best tested 2009 compact cameras
Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
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Pointed and shot
The question "What's the best point-and-shoot?" is difficult to answer; while one camera might excel in low-light conditions or photo quality, it'll more than likely come up short in design, usability, performance, price, or in some other area. Sure, I can stack up some cameras with some similar features and prices, but with so many variables, it's very difficult to be specific. But I'll give it a shot. Read more

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 (blue)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (silver)
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Nikon D5000 (with 18-55mm lens)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 (black)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 (black)
The Lumix DMC-FP8 lives up to Panasonic's speedy performance claims; its photo quality isn't bad, either. Read more

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Kodak 5250
Kodak 5250
Kodak's ESP 5250 multifunction printer isn't marred by the errors of its predecessors, but it still needs improvement before it can keep up with the competition. Right now, its pleasing photo quality and satisfactory output speed don't justify the $170 price tag and lack of features. Read more

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Compact cameras that shine in the dark
Snapshot cameras simply don't perform well in low light. Read through the user opinions of any model and you'll see complaints referring to graininess, poor color, colored dots, fuzzy photos, and so on--all different ways of describing how noise manifests itself in digital images. That said, some cameras are better than others, especially if you understand their limitations. Read more
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When Panasonic, Fujifilm, and Canon announced rugged cameras this year, it was odd that Casio didn't pop one out, too, given its predilection for shock-resistant products. Well, I guess November isn't too late to join the market, as Wednesday the company added the Exilim EX-G1 to its digital camera lineup. Read more
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Entry-level DSLRs and f2.8 constant lenses...
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I'm upgrading from a point & shoot and trying to cram a lot of info into my non-photographer's brain. Trying to build as good a jack-of-all-trades camera as I can (with room to grow if I want to get more and more "manual") that's not going to miss my ever-moving 4 year old because of the pregnant pause to snap a shot, or the inevitable dark exposure because it's a nighttime living room photo with average indoor lighting, let alone snapping a good shot of my 9 year old in the air on his dirt bike.  Read more 
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