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Canon PowerShot G10

The Canon PowerShot G10 is a solid digital camera for enthusiasts who want something more compact to complement a dSLR, but its performance leaves something to be desired.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100

If you absolutely must have a 12-megapixel compact camera, the DMC-FX100 isn't a bad choice, but you can find better performing cameras with lower pixel counts for the same money.

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Fujifilm FinePix F100fd

Despite an awkwardly positioned flash unit, the F100fd didn't disappoint with its enhanced feature set and excellent image quality.

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Kodak EasyShare V1253

Fast shooting and pleasing images in an easy-to-use design make the Kodak EasyShare V1253 an attractive -- though not best-in-class -- option.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200's 12-megapixel sensor raises the price of an otherwise decent snapshot camera with little benefit. The W90 and W80 are better deals.

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DxO sheds light on camera sensor performance

DxO Labs has launched a website that features detailed information on the performance of the image sensor at the heart of many higher-end digital cameras.

EasyShare and share alike: Kodak's new cameras and printer

Kodak just announced a slew of new digital imaging products at CES, including several cameras and an all-in-one photo printer scheduled to ship in the first half of this year.

Megapixels vs. camera sensitivity

If you squeeze more megapixels onto a sensor of a given size, a camera works worse in dim conditions. So what's better, more megapixels or higher sensitivity?

Tough new Olympus models for Christmas

Six new Olympus cameras will be here by Christmas, including two new Tough models which are water-, shock- and snow-proof.

PMA 2008: Pre-show predictions

What will the world's largest international photo imaging event showcase? We dare some predictions.

Higher resolutions: 12-megapixel cameras

Cameras might be staying small, but their photos are getting bigger than ever. While once only digital SLRs could hit such high resolutions, now even inch-thick point-and-shoot cameras can reach or surpass 12 megapixels.

Which IXUS? Choosing the right Canon ultra-compact camera

CNET.com.au provides advice for choosing among Canon's Digital IXUS ultra-compact digital camera models.