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Top Point & Shoot Digital Cameras & Camcorders - a list by tatorandtots
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This list is going to be short on personal recs, heavy on consumer and industry-related reviews. Basically, just a concise list of what the top consumer magazines are calling the "Best of...." in their category for the 2008 Holiday season. Hopefully, it'll help you narrow down your options if you need a great camera/camcorders in a hurry.
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ConsumerReports.org
First to recommend
Description
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Updated Oct 23, 2008
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Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
First to recommend
Description
8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver):
*Also available in other colors
Category: Subcompact point-and-shoot camera
From Consumer Reports "Top 100 Products" Issue:
CR's Take
Produces images with excellent sharpness, although we did notice visible noise. Performs very well, with very short next-shot delay and short first-shot delay. Excellent dynamic range lets you shoot in a wide variety of situations. It also includes an optical viewfinder, which can be helpful when composing in bright light.
Highs
Very good image quality and dynamic range. Very short next-shot delay and short first-shot delay. Has a maximum ISO with best quality of 400. Includes face detection and optical viewfinder.
Lows
Camera design places flash too close to where you hold the camera, possibly obstructing the strobe. (via Consumer Reports)
Updated Oct 23, 2008
Canon PowerShot A650IS
First to recommend
Description
12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Category: Compact point-and-shoot camera
From Consumer Reports' current "Top 100 Products" Issue
Versatile and feature-laden, this top-rated 12-megapixel compact offers much more creative control than a typical compact. Its optical viewfinder is helpful for composing in bright light when an LCD might be impractical, and the swiveling LCD makes it easy to get tricky shots. (via Consumer Reports)
Updated Oct 23, 2008
Kodak EasyShare Z1012
First to recommend
Description
10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Category: Superzoom point-and-shoot camera
from Consumer Reports' current "Top 100 Products" Issue
Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS
Top-rated 10-megapixel superzoom (12x). Relatively inexpensive and lightweight, it's one of the best of its kind for shooting in low light without flash. Responds quickly when first turned on and has little hesitation between shots. (via Consumer Reports)
Updated Oct 23, 2008
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Canon Digital Rebel XSi (450D)
5 people recommended this item
Description
Category: Basic digital SLR
From Consumer Reports' current "Top 100 Products" issue....
Canon Rebel XSi
As easy to use as some point-and-shoots, the 12-megapixel Rebel has better image quality than any other basic SLR we've seen. Its LCD can compose in live-view mode. Lightweight construction and a modest price tag. (via Consumer Reports)
Updated Oct 23, 2008
Nikon D300 DX
First to recommend
Description
12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-135mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF Nikkor Zoom Lens: Electronics
Category: Advanced digital SLR
This versatile and well-built 12-megapixel SLR is one of the best for overall image quality and by far the best for shots taken in low light without flash. Its high-res LCD can compose in live-view mode like a point-and-shoot, and it offers fast, continuous shooting. (via Consumer Reports)
Updated Oct 23, 2008
Panasonic HDC-SD9
First to recommend
Description
Stabilized Zoom: Electron AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image
Category: Lightweight high-definition camcorder
From Consumer Reports' current "Top 100 Products" issue...
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Rated a CR Best Buy for its high performance and low price, it had very good picture and sound quality and an excellent image stabilizer. It's lightweight because it records on flash memory cards (SD and SDHC). (via Consumer Reports)
Updated Oct 23, 2008
Canon ZR950
First to recommend
Description
Canon ZR950
1.07MP MiniDV Camcorder with 48x Optical Zoom
Category: Standard-definition camcorder
From Consumer Reports' current "Top 100 Products" issue:
This relatively inexpensive camcorder delivers very good picture quality and was good in low light. Its image stabilizer was very good. Records on MiniDV cassettes. (via Consumer Reports)
Updated Oct 23, 2008
Canon VIXIA HV30
First to recommend
Description
MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Category: High-definition camcorder
From Consumer Reports' current "Top 100 Products" issue:
One of only two HD camcorders we've seen with excellent picture quality, yet it costs less than most. Low-light quality was good, and its image stabilizer was excellent. Records on MiniDV. Unusual for an HD model: a built-in light and input for recording from analog devices. (via Consumer Reports)
Updated Oct 23, 2008
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