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$484.99 at Amazon

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12.1MP Compact Digital Camera with 6x Optical Zoom
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Face detection technology combined with a "Kids & Pets" shooting mode, 12.1 megapixel resolution, and optical image stabilization makes this camera a sure pick for anyone looking to take casual pictures of junior and the family dog…

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Price $484.99 $299.99 $210.00 $584.99
Rating from CNET.com 8.0 - 7.8 7.5
Rating from Digital Photography Review Highly Recommended - - Highly Recommended
Date Available September 15, 2007 September 15, 2007 September 30, 2007 October 31, 2006
Effective Sensor Resolution 12.1 megapixels 8.1 megapixels 8.0 megapixels 10.0 megapixels
Sensor Size 7.6 x 5.7 mm 5.8 x 4.3 mm 5.8 x 4.3 mm 7.2 x 5.3 mm
Optical Zoom 6.0x 10.0x 6.0x 6.0x
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) 35 mm 38 mm 35 mm 35 mm
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) 210 mm 380 mm 210 mm 210 mm
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time) 0.6 sec 0.3 - 1.4 sec 0.5 - 1.2 sec 0.5 - 0.6 sec
Max Shooting Speed (continuous) 1.5 frames/sec 2.0 frames/sec 1.4 frames/sec 1.6 frames/sec
Image Stabilization Available Yes Yes Yes Yes
Face Detection Available Yes Yes Yes -
Viewfinder Available Yes No Yes Yes
LCD Screen Size 3.0 in. 2.5 in. 2.5 in. 2.5 in.
Max Aperture (wide-angle) f/2.8 f/3.5 f/2.8 f/2.8
Max Aperture (tele-photo) f/48.0 f/4.4 f/4.8 f/4.8
Camera Format Compact Compact Compact Compact
Size (W x H x D) 4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7 in. 4.2 x 2.7 x 1.9 in. 3.8 x 2.6 x 1.7 in. 4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7 in.
Weight (with batteries) - 13.4 oz - -
Storage Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable AA-size (x2) Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Life 240 shots 330 shots 400 shots 500 shots

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