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Nikon Coolpix P80 | FujiFilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus SP-570UZ | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS |
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|  | Score: 78% When: May 2008 Worth: $350 |
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| In our in-depth Nikon Coolpix P80 review, Chris Coleman checks out the smallest 18x zoom camera available to date. |
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| |  | Score: 72% When: March 2008 Worth: $360 |
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| Is Fujifilm's S8100fd the best ultrazoom camera to date? Chris Coleman gives you the details in our in-depth review. |
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| |  | Score: 69% When: April 2008 Worth: $440 |
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| The Olympus SP-570UZ features 20x zoom, optical image-stabilization, and a full-manual mode. Are its images worthy of its features-set? |
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| |  | Score: 71% When: October 2008 Worth: $335 |
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| Canon's affordable Ultra Zoom is packed with features and built for manual control action. Check out the test shots in our Canon PowerShot SX10 IS review. |
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| Size |
3.1 by 4.3 by 3.1 inches | 3.1 by 4.4 by 3.1 inches | 3.3 by 4.7 by 3.4 inches | 3.48 by 4.88 by 3.42 inches |
| Weight |
12.9 ounces | 14.3 ounces | 15.7 ounces | 19.8 ounces |
| Display |
2.7 inches, 230K pixels Touch: No | 2.5 inches, 230K pixels Touch: No | 2.7 inches, 230K pixels Touch: No | 2.5 inches, 230K pixels Touch: No |
| Scene modes |
11 | 13 | 23 | 24 |
| Burst mode |
1.1 fps | 1.1 fps | 1.2 fps | 1.4 fps |
| Image formats |
JPEG Up to 3648 x 2736 pixels | JPEG Up to 3648 x 2736 pixels | JPEG, RAW Up to 3,648 x 2,736 pixels | JPEG Up to 3648 x 2736 pixels |
| Video formats |
MJPEG - | MJPEG VGA 640 x 480 @ 30 fps | MJPEG VGA 640 x 480 @ 30 fps | H.264 VGA 640 x 480 @ 30 fps |
| Sensor |
10 Megapixels 1/2.33-inch CCD) | 10 Megapixels 1/2.3-inch CCD) | 10 Megapixels 1/2.33-inch CCD) | 10 Megapixels 1/2.3-inch CCD) |
| Optical zoom |
18x | 18x | 20x | 20x |
| Focal length |
27-486mm equivalent | 27-486mm equivalent | 26-520mm equivalent | 28-560mm equivalent |
| Focus range |
| Normal: Wide angle: Approx. 70cm / 2.3ft. to infinity, Telephoto: Approx. 1.5m / 4.9ft. to infinity. Macro: Wide angle: Approx. 10cm / 0.3ft. to 80cm / 2.6ft., Telephoto: Approx. 1.2m / 3.9ft. to 3.2m / 10.5ft. Super Macro: 1cm / 0.4in. to 10cm / 0.3ft. | Normal mode: Wide: 3.9” – infinity (0.1m – infinity), Tele: 47.2” – infinity (1.2m – infinity). Macro mode: Wide: 3.9” – infinity (0.1m – infinity), Tele: 47.2” – infinity (1.2m – infinity. Super Macro mode: 0.4” – infinity (1cm – infinity) | Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (W), 3.3 ft./1m-infinity (T). Macro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (W). Super macro: 0-3.9 in./0-10cm (W) |
| Optical image stabilization |
Optical | Sensor shift | Sensor shift | Optical |
| Aperture |
f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Shutter speed |
8-1/2000 sec. | 4-1/2000 sec. | 15-1/2000 sec. | 15 - 1/3200 sec. |
| ISO sensitivity |
ISO 64 to 6400 | ISO 64 to 6400 | ISO 64 to 6400 | ISO 80 to 1600 |
| Light metering |
| | Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Metering | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure control |
Manual, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE | Manual, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE | Manual, Program AE | Manual, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE |
| White balance |
Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Preset, Auto, Daylight, Cloudy | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom | Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, and 3 Fluorescents | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom |
| Flash modes |
Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Redeye reduction with slow sync, Flash cancel/ flash off, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash | Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro1, Slow1 + Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro 2, Off | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off |
| Flash range |
28 ft (8.8m) | Up to 28.9 ft. (8.8m) | Up to 21ft (6.4m) | Up to 17 ft. (5.2m) |
| Memory cards |
SD, SDHC | SD, SDHC, xD | xD | SD, SDHC, MMC |
| Wi-Fi |
No | No | No | No |
| Accessories |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5, Battery Charger MH-61, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Strap AN-CP18, Lens Cap LC-CP18, COOLPIX Software Suite CD-ROM | | USB cable, Audio/Video cable, Manual, Neck strap, Lens Cap and Lens Cap String, AA Batteries (4), OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM, Warranty card | AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4), Neck strap, Lens hood, CD-ROM, USB cable, A/V cable |
| Scoreboard: |
Nikon Coolpix P80 | FujiFilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus SP-570UZ | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS |
| Design | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Display & Viewfinder | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Menus & Buttons | | | 3.8/5 | 4/5 |
| Features | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Image quality | 4/5 | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Sensor | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 | 3/5 |
| Lens | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Transfer & Storage | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Accessories | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Total score | 78% | 72% | 69% | 71% |
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