Update: Top Ten 6+ megapixel cameras

By Aimee Baldridge, CNET.com on 13 January 2006

Photographers who want to make large prints (8x10 or larger) and capture lots of image detail need all the megapixels they can get. But that's not all these high-res models offer. Each of them has a distinctive feature set and design -- and they're not all made with the same kind of shooter in mind. So before you invest in a high-res camera, take a look at our top picks to find out what sets each model apart from its peers -- and which one will sync with your own photographic style.

Last updated: 13th January, 2006


Canon PowerShot S80 Read review	Aside from one or two very minor lens shortcomings, Canon's new flagship S-series model stands out in its class. Resolution: 8 megapixels Zoom: 4x digital, 3.6x optical Display: 2.5 inch TFT active colour matrix Dimensions: 104 x 38.8 x 57 mm Weight: 225 grams

Nikon Coolpix 7900 Read review	Despite a few shortcomings, this handsome little camera packs a punch, with practical snapshot features and solid picture quality. Resolution: 7.1 megapixels Zoom: 4x digital, 3x optical Display: 2 inch TFT active colour matrix Dimensions: 88 x 36.5 x 60 mm Weight: 150 grams

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9 Read review	Sony's new Cyber Shot DSC-T9 is a beautiful, highly pocketable camera that's fast and easy to use and has good image quality, to boot. Resolution: 6 megapixels Zoom: 6x digital, 3x optical Display: 2.5-inch (230K pixels) Hybrid, clear photo LCD plus Dimensions: 90 x 20.2 x 54.8 mm Weight: 140 grams

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 Read review	The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 has a broad set of manual controls, image stabilisation, and a wide lens and sensor crammed into a compact package. Resolution: 8.4 megapixels Zoom: 4x digital, 4x optical Display: 2.5 inch TFT active colour matrix Dimensions: 11 x 56 x 35 mm Weight: 213 grams

Casio Exilim EX-Z750 Read review	The Casio Z750 marries form and function with a great design and satisfying manual controls. Resolution: 7.2 megapixels Zoom: 8x digital, 3x optical Display: 2.5 inch TFT active colour matrix Dimensions: 89 x 23 x 58 mm Weight: 159 grams

Canon PowerShot A620 Read review	The Canon PowerShot A620's above-average feature set and great photo quality should make it as popular as the A95. Resolution: 7.1 megapixels Zoom: 4x digital, 4x optical Display: 2 inch tilt LCD screen Dimensions: 104.8 x 66 x 49.1 mm Weight: 235 grams

Canon PowerShot G6 Read review	A very good camera that needs a speed bump to pull ahead of the competition. Resolution: 7.1 megapixels Zoom: 4x digital, 4x optical Display: 2 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT colour Dimensions: 104.9 x 73.1x 72.8 mm Weight: 380 grams

Casio EX-P700 Exilim Pro Read review	A compact camera with enough manual controls to keep enthusiasts happy. Resolution: 7.2 megapixels Zoom: 4x digital, 4x optical Display: 2 inch TFT active colour matrix Dimensions: 97.5 x 67.5 x 45.1 mm Weight: 225 grams

Fujifilm FinePix F10 Read review	This compact camera's versatile 2.5-inch LCD, usable high-ISO photos, and shoot-all-day battery are offset by a few image-quality issues. Resolution: 6.3 megapixels Zoom: 6.2x digital, 3x optical Display: 2.5 inch TFT active colour matrix Dimensions: 91 x 28 x 58 mm Weight: 156 grams

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W7 Read review	This compact camera's versatile 2.5-inch LCD, usable high-ISO photos, and shoot-all-day battery are offset by a few image-quality issues. Resolution: 7.2 megapixels Zoom: 2x digital, 3x optical Display: 2.5 inch TFT active colour matrix Dimensions: 91 x 61 x 38 mm Weight: 196 grams

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Topics: digital, top ten, 6, lumix, casio, snapshot, finepix, fujifilm, compact, camera, canon, coolpix, panasonic, nikon, megapixel, still

Comments (2)

Sally Grey commented on 11/02/2006 21:45 Report abuse

What about the Pentax range of cameras - EXCELLENT and you didn't even give them a look in.
Bill Snowsill commented on 11/02/2006 11:30 Report abuse

It appears that the so called experts have not tried the RICOH Caplio GX8, At 8.2 kp it will leave the others well behind. The one shown are all priced far higher and do not match the credentials of the GX8.

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