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'high ISO sensitivity'

'Full HD video, stereo sound and high speed video. '

'attractive build'

'Another big plus for those needing high quality images, is this system works without affecting the sensitivity, so does not have the problem of increasing image noise within images. '

'It's perfect for anyone with a penchant for travelling: the Ricoh CX2 will let you take wide-angle shots of famous landmarks, and can also snap a close-up of a bird perched atop a distant statue and capture fine details, for example. '

'However, it's this sturdiness that makes the CX2 feel like a proper compact camera to anyone who is accustomed to the bulk and weight of a digital SLR. '

'It's perfect for anyone with a penchant for travelling: it will let you take wide-angle shots of famous landmarks, and can also snap a close-up of a bird perched atop a distant statue and capture fine details, for example. '

'Consumers can drop them, soak them, freeze them, and even cover them in dirt and mud, and these cameras will come out unscathed. '

'An increasing number of compact cameras feature GPS tagging, but only the FinePix XP30 features this type of functionality in a rugged, outdoor model.'

'very good ultracompact camera'

'In PCWorld Labs imaging tests, the Lumix DMC-FP8 produced good--but not great--results. '

'The minimal, flat fronted design and internally stacked/folded zoom lens mechanism of Panasonic's 12.1 effective megapixel Lumix DMC-FP8 may be a claimed bold departure for the electronics manufacturer's range of otherwise conventionally styled digital compacts. '

'Durable frame. '

'reasonably fast camera'

'The 10-megapixel camera has as solid feature set for a novice photographer who's ready to move beyond snapping photos in automatic mode.'

' The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS is an affordable pocket camera with an interesting variety of shooting modes, excellent image quality, and optical image stabilisation. '

'solid overall design'

'point-and-shoot cameras like the F200EXR remain cheaper and have some pretty cool features including the ability to shoot at 12,800 ISO.'

'it a fast camera'

'In auto mode the camera is very easy to use and the scene modes are also very useful.'

'powerful, feature-packed compact digital camera'

'good sized screen'

'this sleek metal model looks positively petite.'