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'The X30 is a very good.'

'having used the X30 for a week it has still really impressed us.'

'High quality electronic viewfinder'

'In-camera artistic filters. '

'silent auto focus performance'

'extremely gorgeous looking design'

'aesthetically pleasing camera'

'The GF2 is a nice camera for those new to more advanced photography, as it works well in both automatic and manual modes. '

'aesthetically pleasing camera'

'Fast and responsive'

'But, aside from a few other minor criticisms, the S90 is a first-rate compact camera for advanced amateurs. '

'Having lived with the S90 for a couple of weeks, that special impression is still with us - it's a magnificent compact camera. '

'The PowerShot S90 IS is a definite contender for ye olde camera of the year. '

'The S10 had more features, better construction and better image quality than Canon's other small digital cameras. '

'Overall, the E-PM1 was a fun camera to shoot with, producing surprisingly sharp, high-quality images of fast-moving action at the US Open. '

'In-camera art filters.'

'high resolution 3 inch LCD screen'

'new shutter system'

'The NEX cameras are primarily about squeezing DSLR quality into compact bodies.'

'The NEX cameras are a brave and interesting attempt to redefine the camera.'

'The result: the Alpha NEX-3, a compact camera with a huge LCD, huger sensor, and an interchangeable lens that can take photos on a par with larger prosumer DSLRs. '

'This is a good move by Sony as it will aide those who get turned off with the myriad features on offer in a DSLR.'