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Canon PowerShot G10 | Nikon Coolpix S710 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 | Samsung TL34HD |
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|  | Score: 80%
When: October 2008
Worth: $400 |
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| We take the mighty G10 to two different coasts for the ultimate photographic expedition. Does it live up to all the hype? Read our full Canon PowerShot G10 review here, complete with an extensive selection of image samples. |
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When: September 2008
Worth: $380 |
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| We take Nikon's top compact for a Northern photographic expedition. Will it survive the harsh Maine coast? Read on for the full Nikon Coolpix S710 review. |
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When: September 2008
Worth: $300 |
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| Panasonic's 14.7-megapixel compact commander is ready to tango. Will it sweep us off our feet, or does this highly portable camera step on our toes? Read the full Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 review here. |
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When: September 2008
Worth: $300 - $330 |
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| Samsung adds a touchscreen interface and HD video shooting to its latest and greatest compact camera. Check out our in-depth Samsung TL34HD review. |
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| Size |
3.06 by 4.3 by 1.81 inches | 2.3 by 3.6 by 1.0 inches | 2.13 by 3.81 by 0.98 inches | 2.34 by 3.68 by 0.80 inches |
| Weight |
12.3 ounces | 5.5 ounces | 5.33 ounces | 4.87 ounces |
| Display |
3.0 inches, 460K pixels
Touch: No | 3.0 inches, 230K pixels
Touch: No | 2.7 inches, 230K pixels
Touch: No | 3.0 inches, 460K pixels
Touch: Yes |
| Scene modes |
17 | 11 | 22 | 13 |
| Burst mode |
1.3 fps | 2 fps | 2.5 fps | |
| Image formats |
JPEG, RAW
Up to 4416 x 3312 pixels | JPEG
Up to 4352 x 3264 pixels | JPEG, RAW
Up to 14-megapixles | JPEG
Up to 4384 x 3288 pixels |
| Video formats |
H.264
VGA 640 x 480 @ 30 fps | MJPEG
VGA 640 x 480 @ 30 fps | MJPEG
- | H.264
720p @ 30 fps |
| Sensor |
14 Megapixels
1/1.7-inch CCD) | 14 Megapixels
1/1.72-inch CCD) | 14 Megapixels
1/1.72-inch CCD) | 14 Megapixels
1/1.72-inch CCD) |
| Optical zoom |
5x | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Focal length |
28-140mm equivalent | 28-101mm equivalent | 28-100mm equivalent | 28-102mm equivalent |
| Focus range |
Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity. Macro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (W) | 50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infinity at wide-angle, 80cm (2 ft. 7.5 in.) to infinity at telescopic, Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in.) to infinity | Normal: 50cm - infinity. Intelligent AUTO / Macro: Wide 5cm / Tele 30cm - infinity | Normal: 80cm - infinity. Macro: 5cm-80cm |
| Optical image stabilization |
Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
| Aperture |
f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.6 | Wide: F2.8/F9.0 (2 steps), Tele: F5.6/F18 (2 steps) | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Shutter speed |
15 - 1/4000 sec. | | 60 - 1/2000 sec, Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60 sec | 16 - 1/2000 sec. |
| ISO sensitivity |
ISO 80 to 1600 | ISO 100 to 12800 | ISO 100 to 6400 | ISO 80 to 3200 |
| Light metering |
Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | | Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE |
| Exposure control |
Manual, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE | Manual, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE | Program AE, Simple Manual | Manual, Program AE |
| White balance |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, Custom2 | Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Auto, Daylight, Cloudy | Kelvin Scale | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom |
| Flash modes |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off | Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Redeye reduction with slow sync, Forced flash, Flash cancel/ flash off, Rear Sync, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Flash range |
Up to 15 ft. (4.6m) | | Up to 5.9m | Up to 5.4m |
| Memory cards |
SD, SDHC, MMC | SD, SDHC | SD, SDHC, MMC | SD, SDHC |
| Wi-Fi |
No | No | No | No |
| Accessories |
Lithium Battery Pack NB-7L, Battery charger, Neck strap, CD-ROM, USB cable, AV cable | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12, Battery Charger MH-65, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Strap AN-CP19, Software Suite CD-ROM | Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, AC, AV & USB Cables, Strap, CD-ROM, Stylus | Rechargeable battery, AC adapter, USB cable, AV cable, Strap, Manual, CD-ROM |
| Scoreboard: |
Canon PowerShot G10 | Nikon Coolpix S710 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 | Samsung TL34HD |
| Design | 5/5 | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Display & Viewfinder | 4.3/5 | 3/5 | 3.1/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Menus & Buttons | 4.5/5 | 3.4/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Features | 4.6/5 | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Image quality | 4.5/5 | 4.1/5 | 3.4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Sensor | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Lens | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Transfer & Storage | 3/5 | 3.5/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Accessories | 3/5 | 3.2/5 | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Total score | 80% | 70% | 66% | 70% |
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