'The G12, which updates the acclaimed G11, is an option for those who want better pictures and better features than a less well specified compact will deliver, but don't actually want to go the whole hog and plump for a DSLR.'
'the camera is replete with advanced shooting features.'
'The first thing you are likely to notice about the D5000 is the incredibly quick start-up and shot-to-shot time, with the camera being ready to shoot within 0.5 seconds of switching it on.'
'We recommend spending a little extra in order to experience exactly what the D5000 is capable of.'
'the D5000 feels remarkably comfortable to hold.'
'the D5000 is comfortable to hold and the main controls are close at hand.'
'For photographers looking for a more point-and-shoot experience, never fear, the 2.7-inch LCD screen is available as well. '
'With an innovative color filter array and image processing technology, the EXR ensures an advanced reproduction in imaging with exceptionally balanced quality.
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'Because of the composite body and lens structure, there is no need to worry about dirt or dust on the Super CCD EXR sensor, and they are perfectly aligned for the very best results. '
'The Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR is the "almost DSLR" Super Zoom and is easily the best bridge DSLR-like digital camera. '
'The F300EXR works fast, focuses sharply, offers a great LCD, and has a 15X zoom lens. '
'sleek, yet powerful compact camera'
'The feature set on the latest Z series compact digital camera is pretty impressive with a 12-megapixel resolution, a Fujinon 5x optical zoom, HD image capture, and a new YouTube/Facebook easy web upload facility that ought to keep social networking fans happy.'
'Overall, the Sony A550 and A500 look like good camera designs with some interesting innovations that take advantage of the serious CPU power of Sony's processing chips. '
'The Sony A550 delivers several exciting and unusual capabilities, including in-camera high dynamic range images that come out very well, and a full-resolution burst mode of nearly 7 shots per second. '
'Sony’s Alpha DSLR-A550 is a mid-range DSLR aimed at enthusiasts, featuring 14.2 Megapixels, built-in stabilisation, a vertically-tilting VGA screen, two Live View modes and quick continuous shooting at up to 7fps. '
'On the downside, however, the site found that the A550 sits somewhat uncomfortably between the low and high-end, with its slightly stripped down controls turning off pros, and its rather weak performance in auto mode potentially being a problem for beginners. '