'if you want the convenience of AA batteries, an optical viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and a low price, this camera has them and takes good photos, too.
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'Despite its low price, it's a great pick for those who prefer to shoot using auto settings exclusively. '
'With 10 megapixels and a 4x zoom lens, plus Canon's excellent image stabilization (IS), the Canon PowerShot A1000IS is a great little camera with lots of capability in a svelte, compact package.
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'Consumers liked them because they were affordable, relatively compact, user-friendly, feature rich, and sturdily built. '
'The DSC-H9 achieves a good balance between the hardware controls and the software menus; providing complete functionality without overly complicating or cluttering up either.'
'fans of large prints, 100% on-screen viewing, or high ISO shooting should probably steer clear of the DSC-H9'
'The handling of the H9 is very pleasant; you can grip it much like an SLR, left hand cradling the lens'
'the Casio Exilim EX-V7 offers a unique combination of features'
'"Casio is a unique brand and the Casio EX-V7 is a good example of their uniqueness'
'new EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processor'
'We give Casio credit for trying to push the limits of the compact camera market, but ultimately found this model's interface made it annoyingly awkward to use.'