Most popular compact digital cameras

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  • Nikon Coolpix S610c

    22 Sep 2008 4:46 PM

    The S610c has a 10-megapixel sensor and a 4x wide angle lens that allows you to capture more within each shot.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10 megapixels, 3 inch, 4 x, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • Nikon Coolpix L20

    16 Feb 2009 10:00 AM

    The L20 is the entry-level model in Nikon's compact camera range, featuring a 2.7-inch LCD, an 8 megapixel sensor, and 3.6x optical zoom.

    Specs: Digital compact , 8 megapixels, 2.7 inch

  • Fujifilm FinePix J120

    04 Nov 2008 9:52 AM

    The J120 is a basic point-and-shoot with 10 megapixels and 5x optical zoom.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10 megapixels, 3 inch, 5 x

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    Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS

    22 Jan 2009 11:07 AM

    The Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS is a solid value camera with decent photo quality and a well-rounded feature set, but is let down by poor performance.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 5 x

  • Nikon Coolpix S620

    16 Feb 2009 10:07 AM

    With a 0.7 second shutter delay, the S620 is one of the fastest compact cameras on the market today. It also has a 12 megapixel sensor and a 4x optical zoom.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 4 x

  • Canon PowerShot E1

    26 Aug 2008 2:27 PM

    Available in a range of pastel colours, the PowerShot E1 has a 10-megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens, face detection and 2.5-inch LCD screen.

    Specs: Digital compact

  • Canon PowerShot A1000

    26 Aug 2008 2:26 PM

    The PowerShot A1000 IS features a 10-megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, face detection, optical image stabilisation and has a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1600.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10 megapixels, 4 x

  • Samsung L210

    23 Apr 2008 3:44 PM

    The 10-megapixel Samsung L210 boasts the usual bells and whistles including dual image stabilisation, face detection, red eye fix as well as a few unique features such as Auto Contrast Burst (ACB) and Self Portrait Mode.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 3 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

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    Nikon Coolpix S52

    17 Apr 2008 4:15 PM

    The 9-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S52 features a 3-inch LCD, optical image stabilisation and ISO 3200 in "high sensitivity" mode.

    Specs: Digital compact , 9 megapixels, 3 inch, 3 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • Samsung L110

    23 Apr 2008 3:48 PM

    The Samsung L110 offers all the same features the L210 does, but it takes the resolution down from 10- to 8-megapixels.

    Specs: Digital compact , 8.2 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 3 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

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