Attraction: No matter how many camera makers there are, some seem to always stand out. Usually, it’s the ones that have been around for awhile and who have the experience and resources to improve on digital photography.
For those interested in big features, the PowerShot SD850 IS made by Canon is a great choice that falls into the middle range of the price level. This ultra-small camera has plenty to offer when it comes to features including a 2.5 inch LCD screen display. This 8 megapixel camera offers 4x zoom and image stabilization features. Fans of this camera also appreciate features like red-eye removal. Canon prefers external memory cards. An SD card that is 32 megabytes comes along with the camera. It won’t last long but should last long enough for you to rush out and buy a bigger memory card.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 is a great option if you’re looking for a point and shoot style camera and don’t need overly powerful zoom. Included with this ultra compact 14.1 megapixel camera is a built in flash and LCD. For those interested in LCD particulars, it uses an active matrix TFT technology design. This camera does not have an optical viewfinder so you will use the 2.7 LCD display to frame and review your shots. This camera is also equipped with an optical image stabilization system to help compensate for shaking.
For some people they want to be able to charge the battery, point, and click. 3x zoom is a standard feature for this camera but it also features digital image stabilization which compensates for photographers with shaky hands. Canon’s camera, the PowerShot SD870 IS is the next one to be reviewed. While many features are quite similar to the SD850 IS, there are some notable cosmetic differences. There is an increase from 8 to 8.3 megapixels and the LCD display is slightly larger being 3 inches rather than 2.5.
The camera features advanced technology and the Digic III image processor. Face detection capabilities allow the detection of as many as nine faces for the purpose of autofocus. The camera has an updated version that includes a controller pad that is better ergonomically and responsively.
The market for this particular camera is one that is more interested in snapping photos using the LCD screen rather than peering through the view finder. However the three inch LCD can look a little bit coarse, but it’s quite easy to see in sunlight.
Any camera maker would love to be in the position where they’re struggling to design a follow up to a great product. You’ll find some terrific digital cameras for all specs, applications, and budgets. You can find cameras as cheap as the low hundreds or for as much as $500 or more. No matter what camera you choose, the important thing is to determine why you need a camera. Using that information, you can begin your research.
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