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more about #pointandshoots more comments → Schmeeky: It sucks, Casio has some great features but the camera quality just isn't there. It's like watching Sigma put a X3 Foveron sensor into a Polaroid. Why... more » UnderLoK: I have their last gen and it is the worst PnS I have ever had (always had Sony's before). My wife literally can't take a picture to save her life with... more » MrBlahBlah: All i know is i have one of the recent sony P&S cameras, the DSC-w290, and I have been very disappointed by it. The level of noise and "noise smo... more » jakemiles: Take your profile picture in the mirror. You can see the lcd on the back of the camera in the mirror. If the mirror has a light above it, you also g... more » salviati: Wow, that's a lot of innovation for a P&S camera. Besides the obvious dual screen, it has Bluetooth, GPS, HDMI - and it's still small and relatively ... more » bosskev: Will we be able to download this animated clown for it? more » GitEmSteveDave_HatesFriday: Now all it needs is built in "MySpaceVoodoo" mode to tell you how to shoot yourself to erase your "flaws". Little arrows to point how to elevate to e... more » Bos'un's Mate: This is perfect for taking bedroom photos of my girlfriend who tends to ... oh, is this a family blog? more » downbythetracks: Where on the specs for this camera does it say anything about this being waterproof? more » Hello Mister Walrus: I didn't know that Cillian Murphy worked for Gizmodo. more » anon: only thing stopping me from breaking out the plastic is the mention of a timer mode or time lapse mode.. which is an extremely important feature for m... more » bosskev: Oh, my, that clementine is absolutely darling! more » superhappyfuntime: 1. How is that HDR mode not a gimmick? It certainly doesn't look anything like any HDR photos I've seen / made. It should be called something like enh... more » Mr. Moto: Fail on HDR - the face is too dark. Just looks like the exposure has been ratcheted back a stop. Still has blown highlights too. Also lens is too slow... more » Kaiser-Machead: Oooooooooooh.... I like it....I like it a lot, especially the macro function, which I'd use a great deal. I'm willing to completely forget the niggles... more » -
#pointandshoots
Casio's Budget EXILIM Zoom ZZ-280 Records in 720p, EX-Z33 For $120
Casio released two budget EXILIM point-and-shoots this morning. The new $180 Zoom EX-Z280 packs a few higher end features, including 720p recording, while the $120 EX-Z33 is your basic shooter. More » -
#cameras
David Pogue Says Sony DSC-WX1 Is the Best Low Light Point-and-Shoot
Low light camera functionality is the most important advancement in point-and-shoots "since image stabilization came along," says Sir David Pogue. In his latest, he takes a look the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and the Sony DSC-WX1's handling of no-flash allowed situations. More » -
#digitalcameras
Casio's New 12.1Mp EX-Z450, EX-Z90 Cameras Go Beyond Face Detection
Both budget point-and-shoots include an intelligent auto focus feature to pick the best focus and exposure settings, and have Casio's Dynamic Photo Mode: Shoot video of a moving subject, and replace the background with anything you like. Green-screen fun! More » -
#cameras
Hands On With Samsung's Dual-Display Cameras
There is no lower form of photography than the arm-out self-portrait, but we all do it. To their credit, Samsung's TL220 and TL225 make shooting your Facebook profile shot a little easier. More » -
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Pentax Optio E75 Is Waterproof and Sorta Cheap
You might default to a brand like Canon when it comes to point and shoots, but our own Brian Lam swears by Pentax's reputation for building pocketable, waterproof cameras. More » -
#cameras
Ricoh CX1 Review: A Photographer's Compact Point and Shoot
Where most other camera companies are going for 720p video in their nicer point-and-shoots, Ricoh added more photo-centric features to the CX1: in-camera HDR, high-speed sequential shooting and razor-sharp macro. We've tested, and we like. More » -
#cameras
Nikon Touchcam Concept Battles The Elements... In Our Dreams
While Canon and Panasonic brought out new water- and dust-proof toughcams at PMA, Nikon sat idly by. But designer Camillo Vanacore spec'd out a nice one for them. Hire him, Nikon? More » -
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Samsung NX Series Cameras Have Compact Bodies, DSLR Hearts
Samsung's forays into high-performance photography gear have so far been cautious (read: derivative), but the NX series, set for an unveiling at PMA this week, is half-DSLR, half-P&S, and very interesting. More » -
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#cameras
Ricoh CX1 Point and Shoot Does In-Camera High Dynamic Range, 120fps Slow-Mo
Even if most high dynamic range photos on Flickr make you want to barf, it's still incredibly useful for creating images that match what the naked eye sees. The Ricoh CX1 does HDR images in-camera. More » -
#cameras
Panasonic Adds Touchscreen Model, More HD Video to Camera Line
Alongside the ruggedized TS1, Panasonic has announced a refresh to their P&S lineup, including one touchscreen camera, a few that shoot HD video and one that's just...there. More » -
#cameras
Pentax P70, E70 Point-And-Shoot Cameras Aim High, Sell Low
Pentax has got two new Optio pocket cameras for us, each with a clear purpose in mind. The name of the game for the P70? Slim lines and HD video. The E70? Dollars and cents. More » -
#cameras
Kodak Z980 Megazoom Camera Shoots HD Video; Refreshed Zx1 Mini-Camcorder Is Cheaper, Weatherproof
Kodak's recent digital offerings have been decidedly entry-level products. The new Zx1 camcorder and Z980 Megazoom point-and-shoot keep to Kodak's short tradition of low prices, but look like they might be solid performers too. More » -
#roundup
The Ultimate Cheap Camera Battlemodo
I have a confession to make: I've never owned a digital camera. I've played around plenty with friend's point-and-shoots, and I have picked up a DSLR on occasion too. But I never saw the point of paying $300 for something my iPhone could pretty much do well enough. Now that summer's coming up and the price of high-megapixel cameras is going down, though, I figure it might be time to pick one out for myself—on the cheap. Let someone else waste money, I want to know what's good at $150 and not a penny more. I'm gonna be picky: I only want a camera that can take shots that make me look like a photography genius while in truth I'm a photography dumbass, but still, the key is to keep the price down. I tried out five $150-and-under cameras, and here's what I found: More »


