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Nikon Coolpix S52c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 | Nikon Coolpix S51c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 |
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| | When: May 2008
Worth: $280 |
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| Nikon's new S52 and S52c (Wi-Fi) combine features with style in a compact body. The S52c also claims easy upload to Flickr. |
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When: June 2008
Worth: $330 |
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| We get our hands on Panasonic's first Wi-Fi camera, but does it actually work? Read on for the full Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 review. |
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When: September 2007
Worth: $200 |
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| Nikon connects its new S51c camera to the net with Wi-Fi capability, but are its photos worth uploading? |
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| | | When: April 2007
Worth: $300 |
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| The sleek camera supports Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) technology and can send photos wirelessly to other DLNA-enabled cameras or computers. |
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| Size |
2.3 by 3.8 by 0.8 inches | 2.33 by 4.07 by 1.44 inches | 2.3 by 3.8 by 0.8 inches | 2.81 by 3.69 by 1.00 inches |
| Weight |
4.4 ounces | 7.52 ounces | 4.4 ounces | 8.2 ounces |
| Display |
3.0 inches, 230K pixels
Touch: No | 3.0 inches, 460K pixels
Touch: No | 3.0 inches, 230k pixels
Touch: No | 3.5 inches, 921K pixels
Touch: No |
| Scene modes |
Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show | 23 | 11 | Beach, Fireworks, High-speed Shutter, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Handheld Twilight |
| Burst mode |
0.9 frames per second | 2.5 fps | 0.8 fps | 3.3 frames per second |
| Image formats |
Still: JPEG. Video: AVI
Still: Up to 3456 x 2592 pixels. | JPEG
Up to 3456 x 2592 pixels | JPEG
Up to 3264 x 2448 pixels | Still: JPEG. Video: AVI
Video: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps |
| Video formats |
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VGA 640 x 480 @ 30 fps | -
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| Sensor |
9 Megapixels
1/2.5-inch CCD) | 9 Megapixels
1/2.33-inch CCD) | 8 Megapixels
1/2.5-inch CCD) | 6 Megapixels
1/2.5-inch CCD) |
| Optical zoom |
3x | 10x | 3x | 3x |
| Focal length |
6.3-18.9mm (35mm equiv: 38-114mm) | 28-280mm equivalent | 38-114mm equivalent | 6.33-19.0 mm (35mm equiv: 38-114mm) |
| Focus range |
| Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro: Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity | | 3 1/8 inches (8cm) (Minimum Macro W), 19 3/4 inches (50cm) (Minimum Telezoom) |
| Optical image stabilization |
Yes | Optical | Optical | |
| Aperture |
f/3.3-4.2 | Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps), Tele: F4.9 / F11 (2 steps) | | Wide: f2.8-8, Tele: f5.4-16 |
| Shutter speed |
| 8 - 1/2,000 sec. (Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.) | | 1-1/1000 sec. |
| ISO sensitivity |
ISO 100 to 3200 | ISO 100 to 6400 | ISO 100 to 1600 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 |
| Light metering |
| Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | | |
| Exposure control |
Auto, Scene | Program AE | Auto, Scene | Program AE |
| White balance |
Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Preset, Auto, Daylight, Cloudy | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment | Flourescent, Incandescent, Flash, Preset, Auto, Daylight, Cloudy | Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent |
| Flash modes |
Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Redeye reduction with slow sync, Flash cancel/ flash off, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | | Auto, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro |
| Flash range |
18 ft (5.5m) | Up to 5.3m | Up to 19.7 ft | Auto: W:0.3-9.2ft(0.1-2.8m), T:0.8-7.2ft(0.25-2.2m). ISO1000: W:-16.1ft(-4.9m), T:-13.1ft(4.0m) |
| Memory cards |
SD, SDHC | SD, SDHC, MMC | SD, SDHC | 2GB internal memory, Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accessories |
| Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, AC, AV & USB Cables, Strap, CD-ROM | EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-64 AC Adapter , UC-E12 AV/USB Cable, Strap, Printer Dock Accessory: Dock Insert PV-12 | |
| Scoreboard: |
Nikon Coolpix S52c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 | Nikon Coolpix S51c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 |
| Design | /5 | 3/5 | 3.5/5 | /5 |
| Display & Viewfinder | /5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | /5 |
| Menus & Buttons | | 3/5 | | |
| Features | /5 | 2/5 | 3.8/5 | /5 |
| Image quality | /5 | 3/5 | 2.5/5 | /5 |
| Sensor | /5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | /5 |
| Lens | /5 | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 | /5 |
| Transfer & Storage | /5 | 3/5 | 4.5/5 | /5 |
| Accessories | /5 | 3/5 | 3.5/5 | /5 |
| Total score | % | 58% | 66% | % |
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