Best Digital Cameras - 0.48 to 1 lb. Weight, 0 to 5 Megapixel Resolution, 8 to 25 x Optical Zoom

'In Record mode, the up button accesses the Exposure Compensation adjustment, while the down arrow switches to Review mode.'

'It doesn't include a recharger or rechargeable batteries'

'manual focus is basically useless, since you have no idea as to the current focus distance, and there's no "focus check" feature either.'

'with its only average performance and handling, this product will struggle against similarly priced and specced offerings'

'It has less zoom, fewer manual controls, and poorer performance than most of the competition, making it a tough camera to recommend enthusiastically.'

'the image was somewhat dull, with a cold, cyanic cast.'

'no manual exposure modes'

'PhotoBase is a less impressive product that you can use for organizing and performing basic edits on your photos'

'Interestingly enough, the image looks sharper at ISO 100 than ISO 80, probably due to the added noise.'

'The dynamic range is squeezed toward the middle--photos lack detail in dark areas and tend to wash out highlights.'

'Photo quality soft and lacking detail'

'Low light focusing performance was poor'

'regardless of whether the Z10 was badly bullied as a prototype, there's no excuse for a grown-up camera carrying a design joke this far.'

'Low light focusing performance was poor -- guess that Rapid AF sensor isn't so hot for those conditions.'

'the screen's resolution isn't very high, and it streaks when the camera is panned rapidly.'

'High ISO shots were especially bad.'

'it weighs 337 grams empty'

'Less sharp images'

'no colors are "spot on"'

'The considerable size and bulk of the PowerShot S1 make it a camera more suited for static, homebound situations.'