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Top 10 digicams of May 2008


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6.  Fujifilm FinePix F50fd
 
CNET Asia rating: 7.8 out of 10
The good: Has aperture- and shutter-priority exposure controls; sensor-shift image stabilization; wide ISO range.
The bad: Sluggish between shots; shows minor noise even at ISO 400; no full manual exposure mode.
The bottom line: The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd should works for most photographers, in fact, it would even please those who are slightly more advanced.

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7.  Samsung NV24HD
 
CNET Asia rating: 7.8 out of 10
The good: 24mm ultra-wide-angle lens; HD-video recording; stylish design.
The bad: 3.6x zoom only; no battery charger supplied; proprietary port for charging and data transfer.
The bottom line: The NV24HD is a stunning camera, but the performance is only typical of the usual point-and-shoot.

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8.  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX520
 
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: Stylish design; intuitive 3-inch touchscreen; manual exposure control; 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens; improved image quality.
The bad: Slow startup time; Face Detection didn't recognize faces with spectacles; oddly shaped stylus.
The bottom line: Besides the startup time and stylus, it is hard to find fault with the FX520. Image quality has also improved and we really like the features that are incorporated with the touchscreen.

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5.  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70
 
Sensor resolution8.1 megapixels
LCD size3-inch
Optical zoom3x
Storage type(s)Memory Stick DUO, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Dimensions90 x 56.4 x 20.7 mm
Weight128 g

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10.  Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS
 
CNET Asia rating: 7.2 out of 10
The good: Optical image stabilization; optical viewfinder; decent photos.
The bad: Poor shot-to-shot performance; small LCD; awkward design; no optical zoom in movie capture.
The bottom line: A solid compact snapshooter, the Canon IXUS 970 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared with its predecessors and line mates.

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