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Digital Cameras: Ratings of Sources
Total of 24 Sources

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1. Imaging-Resource.com
As of Sept. 2009
Dave's Picks Index
by Dave Etchells
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This comprehensive website conducts exhaustive testing of cameras. The well-documented results include sample photos, so readers can judge for themselves. Although cameras are not directly compared and lack ratings, site publisher Dave Etchells maintains a list of highly recommended cameras that are grouped by camera category and type of user.
2. DCResource.com
As of Sept. 2009
Jeff's Favorite Digital Cameras
by Jeff Keller
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Jeff 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, called Jeff's Favorite Cameras. This website has an advantage in that it's well designed, and makes for a fun read thanks to its conversational tone and humor.

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3. DPReview.com
As of Sept. 2009
Digital Camera Product Reviews/Previews
by Editors of DPReview.com
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Site founder Phil Askey, editor Simon Joinson and a stable of technical writers update readers with in-depth reviews of new digital cameras. The reviews offer plenty of photos and are written to appeal to… both the beginner and the seasoned pro. The site includes comparative group tests of premium compacts, ultra compacts, enthusiast and waterproof models, plus a list of cameras that earn Highly Recommended and Recommended designations.

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4. CNET
As of Sept. 2009
Best Compact Digital Cameras
by Editors of CNET
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment CNET'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.
5. CNET (Asia)
July 3, 2009
Top 5 Advanced Compact Digital Cameras
by Leonard Goh
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment CNET (Asia) is very similar to its U.S. counterpart, and even borrows content from that site. However, Leonard Goh also contributes lots of his own reports, and those are often far more detailed. Sample photos are another plus. On the downside, site navigation is a little cumbersome and not all of the cameras covered are available in the U.S.
6. DigitalCameraInfo.com
As of Sept. 2009
Point and Shoot Ratings
by Editors of DigitalCameraInfo.com
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment DigitalCameraInfo.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 -- few cameras escape unscathed -- but are not as digestible as other websites.
7. Photography BLOG.com
As of Sept. 2009
The Best Digital Cameras
by Editors of PhotographyBlog.com
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This 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.
8. PopPhoto.com
July 10, 2009
American Photo Editor's Choice 2009: Compacts
by Dan Richards
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment PopPhoto.com, the online home of Popular Photography & Imaging magazine as well as American Photo magazine, names its favorite compact cameras in this roundup. Discussion is clear and detailed, and the roundup covers recent models.
9. ConsumerReports.org
As of Sept. 2009
Digital Cameras
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment ConsumerReports.org thoroughly evaluates various digital cameras, with appropriate and well-explained criteria. The report boils down to an easy-to-read ratings table for quick product comparison albeit without the details or test photos provided on photo-enthusiast sites.
10. TrustedReviews.com
As of Sept. 2009
Digital Camera Reviews
by Editors of TrustedReviews.com
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This 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 have a special test group for underwater cameras. Comparisons are rare, but the reviewers are clear about which cameras they like -- and which ones they don't. However, navigation can be a nuisance, and there's no ranking page or list of top cameras.

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11. StevesDigicams.com
As of Sept. 2009
Camera Reviews
by Editors of Steves-Digicams.com
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Steves-Digicams.com is one of the better review resources, and a recent redesign has improved navigation. New cameras are reviewed completely and include test photos, with virtually every important feature… or function receiving attention. While cameras are not compared or given numerical ratings, the site offers a list of best cameras in a number of categories. However, the lists are lengthy, and there's no way to tell which cameras merit top consideration.

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12. DigitalCameraHQ.com
As of Sept. 2009
Camera Reviews
by Editors of DigitalCamera-HQ.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment DigitalCamera-HQ.com offers a number of recent reviews written by the site's editors. Links to user reviews from other sources are also included. Editors provide lists of best cameras by category including ultra compact, cutting edge, all weather and advanced cameras, but the criteria for inclusion are never clearly spelled out.
13. InfoSyncWorld.com
As of Sept. 2009
Review Center: Digital Cameras
by Editors of InfoSyncWorld.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment The 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 roundups. 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.
14. Laptop Magazine
As of Sept. 2009
Camera Reviews
by Editors of Laptop Magazine
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Laptop Magazine regularly reviews digital cameras in single-product reports and multi-camera roundups. Cameras are assigned ratings from one to five stars, so it is easy to see which ones the editors rank more highly. The very best cameras receive an Editors' Choice award. Review quality is a little variable, but recent reports show nice detail.
15. PCMag.com
As of Sept. 2009
Digital Cameras
by Editors of PCMag.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment PCMag.com covers digital cameras in single-camera reviews and occasional roundups that award the best-in-class cameras, like the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS, with an Editors' Choice rating. As with CNET, these reviews are easy to digest, which is nice if you want a quick overview rather than an exhaustive analysis.
16. PC World
July 27, 2009
Top 10 Point-and-Shoot Cameras
by Editors of PC World
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment The 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. The 10 highest-scoring cameras make it to two lists: the top 10 point-and shoot cameras and the top-rated advanced point-and-shoots.
17. Choice magazine
As of Sept. 2009
Digital Cameras
by Editors of Choice magazine
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This Australian magazine is roughly comparable to ConsumerReports.org. Editors assess nearly 70 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.
18. Which? magazine
As of Sept. 2009
Digital Cameras
by Editors of Which? magazine
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Great Britain's Which? magazine offers independent product reviews and advice, including digital cameras. Editors test and rate more than 250 models for shutter delay, battery life, viewfinder accuracy,… image quality and more, with clearly explained testing methodology. Discussion is brief yet hits most of the important points, with a list of best buys. However, many cameras are either not available in the U.S. or discontinued.

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19. The New York Times
Feb. 12, 2009
Finding the Right Point-and-Shoot Camera
by Todd Lappin
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Todd Lappin puts seven of the latest and littlest point-and-shoot cameras to the "usability challenge." In Lappin's view, most cameras take great photos, but the "difference between a good shot and a bad one" boils down to how easy a camera is to use. The Casio Exilim EX-S10 grabs the top spot for its small size, simple controls and easy-to-read menu interface.
20. The New York Times
July 23, 2009
Cameras for Going Off the Deep End
by Rik Fairlie
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Personal-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.
21. The New York Times
Aug. 19, 2009
Low Light Becomes a Highlight
by David Pogue
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Tech guru David Pogue conducts a side-by-side test of the highly regarded Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and the soon-to-be-released Sony Cyber-shot WX1. Each camera has cutting-edge sensor technology for… shooting in low-light conditions, which Pogue says is the greatest breakthrough since optical image stabilization. In the end, the WX1 pulls ahead with its exceptional low-light abilities and extra features -- HD video, sweep panorama and burst mode.

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22. Megapixel.net
As of Sept. 2009
Camera Reviews
by Editors of Megapixel.net
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Megapixel.net examines digital cameras in lengthy single-product reviews. Editors rate cameras for functionality and photographic qualities relative to other cameras with the same resolution, and the site's… search page lets you filter results by those ratings. However, there's no way to see at a glance which cameras rate most highly, and fewer cameras have been reviewed of late. This site is a better destination for those who've already narrowed their choice somewhat.

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23. DigitalCameraReview.com
As of Sept. 2009
Digital Camera Reviews
by Editors of DigitalCameraReview.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment The reviews on this site are complete and comprehensive, with lots of sample images. However, while editors offer opinions, they don't rate cameras and only occasionally make comparisons. A nice touch is that links to reviews at other sites are provided.
24. Amazon.com
As of Sept. 2009
Digital Cameras
by Contributors to Amazon.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Like many large retailer websites, Amazon.com allows owners to post comments, although the quality and helpfulness of the reviews varies. The top-selling cameras often get enough reviews so that trends are easy to spot, 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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