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Product Review: Olympus XZ-1

Does its f/1.8 lens make this a posh compact a low-light winner?

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 3 days ago

With cell phones offering what many snapshooters see as a reasonable alternative to stand-alone compact cameras, many camera makers are focusing their attention on premium models. The Olympus XZ-1, with its fast f/1.8 lens and slightly larger sensor, is a prime example.

TAGS: Olympus, compact digital camera, system compact, Product Review

Product Review: Apple iPhone 4S Camera

A photographer's serious look at the smart phone that's killing stand-alone compact cameras

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 25 days ago

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Photography purists may scoff, but snapshooters as well as more serious photographers around the world are chucking their stand-alone compact cameras in favor of the Apple iPhone 4S. To find out why, I spent several weeks shooting with one. Here's what I discovered.

TAGS: compact digital camera, Product Review, iphone, app, Apple, Smart Phone

First Look: Canon PowerShot G1 X

Compact camera with near DSLR-sized sensor

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, January 9, 2012

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With today's announcement, Canon joins the small camera/big sensor revolution. To the surprise of many, they didn't enter the MILC race and instead focused on image quality. taking the high-end G line in a new direction. What does the intriguing G1 X bring to the table?

TAGS: canon, compact digital camera, system compact, Canon G12, Canon G1 X

Product Review: Nikon 1 J1

Is less more?

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Joe Farace, December 13, 2011

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How does Nikon's bold new MILC system, with its small sensor, compare to the latest Micro Four Thirds cameras? Our field and lab test results may surprise you.

TAGS: nikon, camera, compact digital camera, MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact, MILC, Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact, Nikon 1, Nikon J1

The Best Rugged Compact Cameras Right Now!

Waterproof, Dust-Proof, and more! UPDATED FOR HOLIDAYS 2011

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 15, 2011

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Are you the adventurous type? Like to be one with the mud? Want to get great underwater snorkle shots? Don't mind getting wet, gritty, dusty, and dirty? These cameras are designed for you.

TAGS: digital camera, summer, weather, weather-resistant, compact digital camera, underwater, waterproof, rugged, dustproof

Selecting Your First Underwater Camera

When buying a camera, think about the available housings.

ArticleUnderwater Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Michele Westmorland and Matt Weiss, September 27, 2011

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So, you have decided you want try your hand at underwater photography. That's great! Now you need to choose the right camera.

TAGS: compact digital camera, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, underwater, underwater housing, AquaTech, Sea and Sea, Fantasea

Hands On: Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

A compact superzoom camera with cool bells and whistles

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, June 15, 2011

Casio's Exilim EX-ZR100 is a premium compact that's built for speed, and has both gimmicky features and practical ones. I took it for a quick field test.

TAGS: Casio, compact, compact digital camera, compact camera, Product Review