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Digital Cameras: Ratings of Sources
Total of 20 Sources

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1. DPReview.com
As of Nov. 2011
Digital Camera Product Reviews/Previews
by Editors of DPReview.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThese reviews offer plenty of photos and are written to appeal to both the beginner and the seasoned pro. Editors typically reserve their Gold Award mostly for pricier pro and prosumer cameras, but three under-$600 digital cameras do win it. They grant their Silver Award to several pocket digital cameras.
2. DCResource.com
Oct. 30, 2011
Our Recommended Digital Cameras
by Jeff Keller
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentJeff Keller's DCResource.com is a great source for in-depth and easy-to-read camera reviews and news. While cameras are not directly compared, each review includes a list of other cameras in the same class to consider. Also helpful is a regularly updated list of top camera choices in each price category. This website is well designed and is a fun read thanks to its conversational tone and humor.
3. DigitalCameraInfo.com
As of Nov. 2011
Best Cameras
by Editors of DigitalCameraInfo.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentDigitalCameraInfo.com is an offshoot of the highly regarded CamcorderInfo.com. Digital cameras receive the same detailed analysis, and reviews include comparisons to market rivals. Cameras have numerical ratings so you can easily see how they stack up against one another. The reviews are unapologetically critical, and they cover cameras of all types and price ranges.
4. CNET
As of Nov. 2011
Digital Camera Buying Guide
by Editors of CNET
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentCNET's editors routinely review and rate digital cameras. Each camera is evaluated for its design, image quality, performance and features. Those factors are weighted based on the camera's class to produce a final rating. Commentary is often shorter than at enthusiast sites. This digital camera landing page links to CNET's best-of lists in several camera categories -- best compact cameras, best interchangeable-lens cameras, etc.
5. Imaging-Resource.com
As of Nov. 2011
Dave's Picks
by Dave Etchells
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis comprehensive website conducts exhaustive testing of cameras. The thorough results include sample photos, so readers can judge for themselves. Although cameras are not directly compared and lack ratings, Dave Etchells maintains a list of highly recommended cameras that are grouped by camera category and type of user. However, several models on the list have been discontinued.
6. PhotographyBlog.com
July 25, 2011
The Best Digital Cameras
by Editors of PhotographyBlog.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis British site reviews a lot of digital cameras, most of which are available in the U.S. Editors provide objective test scores for image quality, ease of use and value. Cameras receive an overall rating, so it's easy to see how the cameras compare. This page lists editors' picks in several categories, including compact digital cameras.
7. ConsumerReports.org
As of Nov. 2011
Digital Cameras
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentConsumerReports.org rigorously tests dozens of digital cameras, both point-and-shoot models and SLR-like cameras with interchangeable lenses. Editors rank the cameras from best to worst within each category based on thorough tests for photo and video quality, low-light ability, image stabilization and more. The ratings charts make it very clear which models perform well on which tasks, but there is very little discussion or description of the individual cameras.
8. TrustedReviews.com
As of Nov. 2011
Digital Camera Reviews
by Editors of TrustedReviews.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis British website is a great source for digital camera reviews, news and more. Though the individual camera reports are not as detailed as other sources, they are easy to read and accompanied by test shots. Editors test everything from point-and-shoots to underwater cameras to advanced DSLRs. Comparisons are rare, but the reviewers are clear about which cameras they like -- and which ones they don't. You can sort the reviews to see ones that score at least 8 out of 10, and top models earn Editor's Choice or Recommended designations.
9. PC World
As of Nov. 2011
Cameras
by Editors of PC World
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThe editors of PC World evaluate digital cameras for price, features, design and performance. They then use those evaluations to create a numerical rating that can be compared to other cameras in the same class. This page links to several pages of editors' favorites -- top five compact interchangeable-lens cameras, top point-and-shoot cameras for image quality, and others.
10. PCMag.com
Oct. 26, 2011
The 10 Best Digital Cameras
by Wendy Sheehan Donnell
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentPCMag.com covers digital cameras in single-camera reviews and occasional roundups -- like this most recent one, which picks the best digital cameras in five categories (such as superzoom and waterproof). The very best get an Editors' Choice tag. As with CNET, these reviews are easy to digest, which is nice if you want a quick overview rather than an exhaustive analysis.
11. PopPhoto.com
As of Nov. 2011
Tested Reviews
by Editors of PopPhoto.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentPopPhoto.com is the online home of Popular Photography & Imaging and American Photo magazines. Editors publish thorough camera reviews, complete with test result charts and detailed write-ups, but they don't publish a list of top picks.
12. StevesDigicams.com
Oct. 17, 2011
Steve's Best Cameras
by Editors of Steves-Digicams.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentSteves-Digicams.com is one of the better review resources for digital cameras. New cameras are carefully reviewed, and reports include test photos, with virtually every important feature or function receiving attention. The only problem is that despite its recent date, this list of the best cameras contains lots of discontinued models.
13. DigitalCameraHQ.com
As of Nov. 2011
The Best Digital Cameras 2011
by Editors of DigitalCamera-HQ.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentDigitalCamera-HQ.com editors provide a list of best cameras by category (ultra-compact, rugged, etc.) along with runners-up. Some models get full, analytical reviews, but others get only brief comments from editors.
14. InfoSyncWorld.com
As of Nov. 2011
Review Center: Digital Cameras
by Editors of InfoSyncWorld.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThe editors at InfoSyncWorld.com continually review new cameras, and their evaluations are detailed yet easy to digest. Cameras are compared infrequently, and the site does not have round-ups. Still, sorting filters make it easy to group cameras by brand, zoom length, sensor type and more. Numeric ratings tables make it easy to spot the best cameras at a glance, though top-rated older cameras are still mixed in with new ones.
15. Which? magazine
As of Nov. 2011
Digital Cameras
by Editors of Which? magazine
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentGreat Britain's Which? magazine offers independent product reviews and advice, including digital cameras. Editors test and rate 285 models for shutter delay, flash, monitor quality and more, with clearly explained testing methodology. Discussion is brief yet hits most of the important points, with a lengthy list of best buys. However, many cameras are not available in the U.S.
16. The New York Times
July 22, 2009
Cameras for Going Off the Deep End
by Rik Fairlie
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentPersonal technology reporter Rik Fairlie conducts a pool test on five waterproof point-and-shoot models to see which ones sink or swim. Each is evaluated for features, in addition to size, ease of use and image quality. He also gauges resistance to water, dust, temperatures and impact. Cameras are ranked based on test results, with the Canon PowerShot D10 easily lapping the competition.
17. DigitalCameraReview.com
As of Nov. 2011
Digital Camera Ratings and Reviews
by Editors of DigitalCameraReview.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThe reviews on this site are complete and comprehensive, with lots of sample images. Testers assign a star rating to each camera, so it's easy to compare.
18. Choice magazine
Sept. 29, 2011
Compact Digital Cameras Review
by Chris Ruggles
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis Australian magazine is roughly comparable to ConsumerReports.org. Editors assess 99 compact digital cameras for image quality, ease of use, versatility, movie mode, flash and more. Although the test methodology and ratings criteria are clearly spelled out, discussion about individual cameras -- aside from the top-rated models -- is hard to find.
19. Choice magazine
Sept. 28, 2011
DSLRs Review
by Chris Ruggles
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentIn this test, Choice magazine tackles 57 high-end digital cameras (including Micro Four Thirds), with similarly well-designed tests as the compact cameras (above). Editors name their top picks, each with a numeric rating and a list of pros and cons.
20. Amazon.com
As of Nov. 2011
Camera, Photo and Video
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentLike many large retailer websites, Amazon.com allows owners to post comments, although the quality of the reviews varies. The top-selling cameras in the point-and-shoot and waterproof categories often get scores of reviews, which makes visiting this site useful if you want to read real-world opinions about a camera you are considering buying.
     
 

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