Expert Recommendation
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Overview
This camera is a steal at this price. Equipped with a high resolution (8megapixel) super CCD sensor and sharp 3x zoom lens, the Fuji F40fd is a great camera for photographing social gatherings and baby photos without flash. The camera has fast performance too for freezing fast moving kids.
My Best In Class Pick
Fujifilm FinePix F40fd
All these cameras offer auto and numerous scene modes (including auto high sensitivity mode which helps to take blur-free shots in natural light) for novice users. All are similar size too.
The Canon SD750 has good performance; however, it lags behind the Fuji F40fd on low-light performance.
The Sony W80 scores over the other two on features (optical viewfinder and image-stabilization). However it lags behind the other two in low-light image quality.At higher ISOs (ISO400 & above), its images are heavily compressed and devoid of fine details (due to excessive noise reduction). Nevertheless it is top choice for shooting fast moving kids in good light.
Overall, high ISO performance becomes the decisive parameter for taking blur-free photo of babies (useful in selecting higher shutter speeds for freezing movements) and low light scenes.Therefore the Fuji F40fd just nudges ahead, armed with its higher resolution super CCD sensor and sharp lens. Its low light performance is best in class (retaining more details,while having low noise at high ISOs).
The Fujifilm FinePix F40fd is my Top Pick.
Comparing My Best In Class Pick with Other Good Choices
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| Price | $169 - $387 | $209 - $299 | $129 - $252 |
| Size (W x H x D) | 3.8 x 2.3 x 0.9 in. | 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8 in. | 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 in. |
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Effective Sensor Resolution
The Effective Sensor Resolution tells you the total number of pixels that are recorded when you take a picture. The units are MP, which stands for megapixels or millions of pixels. For outstanding fine compression prints, 3MP is required for 5x7's, 7.1MP for 8x10's, and 10.9MP for 11x14's. The effective sensor resolution is only one of many important factors that will determine the quality of the photograph when displayed or printed at different sizes.
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8.3 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels | 7.2 megapixels |
| Shutter Lag Time (pre-focused) | 0.10 sec | 0.08 sec | 0.01 sec |
| Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time) | 0.5 sec | 0.4 - 0.5 sec | 0.5 - 0.8 sec |
| Power to First Shot Time | 2.7 sec | 0.8 sec | 2.2 sec |
| Continuous Shooting Speed (single shot mode) | - | - | - |
| Max Shooting Speed (continuous) | 0.5 frames/sec | 1.6 frames/sec | 2.7 (10-19 frames) frames/sec |
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Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent)
The 35 mm equivalent focal length is a measure that indicates the angle of view of a particular combination of a camera lens and the sensor size. The term originates from the time when the vast majority of photography was done with 35 mm film. On any 35 mm film camera, a 30 mm or less lens is considered a wide-angle lens.
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36 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 3.0x | 3.0x | 3.0x |
| Image Stabilization Type | - | - | Optical (lens shift) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light Available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Max Aperture (wide-angle)
The aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens that determines the amount of light falling onto the sensor. The maximum aperture (wide-angle) is the largest possible size at the wide-angle limit of the zoom lens. The lens aperture is usually specified as an f-number, the ratio of focal length to effective aperture diameter. A lower f-number denotes a greater aperture opening, which allows more light to reach the image sensor.
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f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
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Max Aperture (tele-photo)
The aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens that determines the amount of light falling onto the sensor. The maximum aperture (tele-photo) is the largest possible size at the tele-photo limit of the zoom lens. The lens aperture is usually specified as an f-number, the ratio of focal length to effective aperture diameter. A lower f-number denotes a greater aperture opening, which allows more light to reach the image sensor.
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f/5.1 | f/4.9 | f/5.2 |
| Max ISO Setting | 2000 | 1600 | 3200 |
| Shutter Priority Mode Available | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder Type | - | - | Optical |
| High ISO Performance | Very Good | Good | Average |
Canon PowerShot SD750
Canon is the pioneer of digital camera revolution. The sleek ultra-compact Canon SD750 packs a sharp 3x zoom lens in a 0.9” thick metal body. It has 7.1 megapixel resolution. Canon compact cameras are renowned for their good quality images straight out of the camera. The camera has reasonably fast operation.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80
This is one of the latest addition to Sony’s successful W series of cameras. It is one of the few ultra-compacts, which have an optical viewfinder. The camera has 7.2 megapixel resolution and is well built. The performance is good too.
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