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Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 15:01
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Fujifilm FinePix X100

Reviewed June 2012
Fujifilm FinePix X100
*Est. $1,200
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Stylish shooter produces stellar images, but it's slow
Pros:
  • Exceptional overall image quality
  • Attractive retro design
  • Great results at high ISOs
  • Hybrid viewfinder combines optical and electronic modes
  • Built-in lens filter reduces overexposure in bright conditions
  • Lots of manual controls
Cons:
  • Tiny adapter for battery charger
  • No image stabilization
  • Frustratingly slow performance
  • Key settings buried in complex menu
  • No optical zoom lens
  • Short battery life
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Olympus E-PL3

Reviewed March 2012
Olympus E-PL3
*Est. $650
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Speedy interchangeable lens camera needs video work
Pros:
  • Great daylight images
  • Fast shooting and autofocus
  • RAW and JPEG capable
  • Has 3-inch tilt/flip LCD screen
  • Nice selection of creative art filters
  • Built-in image stabilization
Cons:
  • No optical or electronic viewfinder
  • Lacks built-in flash and front hand grip
  • Sensitive video mic picks up noise
  • Jelly-like video footage while panning
  • Complex menu system may frustrate beginners
  • Grainy images above ISO 1600
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Sony A55

Reviewed November 2011
Sony A55
*Est. $800
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Pros:
  • Translucent-mirror design is small and light
  • Much faster frame rate than rivals
  • Fast autofocus, even in movie mode
  • Excellent HD video and still image quality
  • LCD swivels and can be used in bright sun
  • Huge electronic viewfinder gives lots of info
Cons:
  • No optical viewfinder
  • Less low-light image detail than Nikon D5100
  • Loud autofocus shows up on your video
  • Burst-mode limitations
  • Short battery life
  • Overheats in video mode for some users
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Sony A580L

Reviewed November 2011
Sony A580L
*Est. $850
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Pros:
  • Good HD video and still image quality
  • Fast shooting speed (7 fps)
  • Fun extras like Sweep Panorama
  • Live view settings for speed and precision
  • Tilting LCD
Cons:
  • Aggressive low-light noise control softens detail
  • Unreliable auto white balance in some tests
  • No video autofocus
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Nikon D90

Reviewed November 2011
Nikon D90
*Est. $900
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Pros:
  • 720p HD movie mode
  • 3-inch extra sharp LCD
  • Excellent image quality
  • Low-light performance
  • Image-stabilized lens
Cons:
  • Video limitations
  • Live view limitations
  • Slower than Nikon D300
  • Extra software needed for editing RAW files
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