Lee Yuan Sheng
11-25-2010, 12:54 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q42010highendcompactgroup/' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q42...ndcompactgroup/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"It wasn't so long ago that DSLRs were out of financial reach for most enthusiast photographers. Back before DSLRs fell below the magic sub-$1000 mark, the only way for most people to 'go digital' was to invest in a high-quality compact, offering SLR-like control, but without the expensive extras - the large sensor and interchangeable lens mount."</em></p><p><em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1290642556.usr15670.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></em></p><p>Well, here is another look at a trio of compact cameras; this time the Canon S95 is present instead of the G12; I wonder where is the Samsung EX-1 though? It pretty much has the same conclusion as the last one I posted: Image quality is not an issue with modern compacts, and one should choose based on their needs and wants instead. Want something wider? Pick the LX5. Want something small? Pick the S95. Want something fast and works like a professional-grade camera? Don't pick the P7000. Hit the link for the full article.</p>