'The rounded body is difficult to grip comfortably and certainly too big to fit in a pants pocket. '
'the first ruggedized point-and-shoot camera from Canon '
'Canon claims it's water-resistant to depths of 10m.
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'In that vein, one of the defining features of the D10 is it's environmental sealing. Yes, the D10 name is matched by waterproofing down to depths of 10 metres and the promise of operating in minus 10 degrees too. It also features shock resistance, so will take the odd bash.
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'The extra shooting modes on the A495 are nice, too, but if you don't need them or any of the other things mentioned above, save $20 and get the A490.'
'perfect camera'
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'We also found ourselves staring at an unresponsive camera when we used the flash as the camera waits for the flash to recharge before allowing you to take another shot.
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'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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'Shooting features remain strong on the A1100, however, and the camera is newbie-friendly.'
'The results were impressive, and the PowerShot A1100 IS proved itself as a compact that can handle a starry sky with a little help from a tripod.'
'certain aspects of the camera are awkward to use.'
'The Casio EX-G1 camera is able to hold up after falling seven feet, in freezing cold weather, and being submerged in ten feet of water for more than an hour.'