Are you looking for a camera that’s easy to use, ultra lightweight, portable, thin, stylish and yet still takes superb photographs? Then read on as one of these slim digital cameras may be for you.
People today want thinner and slimmer gadgets, for example mobile phones, LCD TVs, computer monitors, to name but a few – and digital cameras are no exception.
These cameras are mainly designed for entry level users who just want to point and shoot, and are not really interested in Depth of field, shutter speeds or aperture values. However there are some ultra thin cameras in the shops that have more features for the creative snapper.
Sleek and slim digital cameras are great for adults, and teens alike.
A number of compact digital cameras have recently hit the market, and choosing a light, thin digital camera is pointless if all you end up with is poor quality photos. So which one should you choose?
Below we have picked the top 3 most popular slim digital cameras out there, saving you time and frustration of trying to find the best camera for yourself.
1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is a 12MP camera and the first digital camera to be waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and also feature AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD 720dpi) video recording capabilities. This camera comes in first place as it is packed with a host of features that you will love, yet is very easy to use.
Below are just some of the Lumxi DMC TS1 features:
* Waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5 feet, and dustproof
* 4.6x MEGA image-stabilized optical zoom
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
* Records AVCHD Lite HD video
* Face Detection which automatically detects a face in a frame
Normally taking a camera or camcorder to the beach is a definite no no, however some of the best family photo opportunities can be taken here. I have on a few occasions damaged my camera as the sand has managed to enter the lens. Costing me a small fortune.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 camera changes all that, and is great to take in the water, on the beach and even snorkeling.
Panasonic have also listened to consumers and added a 28mm lens rather than a 35mm lens, great for landscapes or just to get more of what you love in the picture.
This camera is not the smallest in our group test but still very compact and comfortable to use.
The camera does have some drawbacks for example the power button can be a bit frustrating to press, and the batteries drained quite fast. But overaul the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is the best in its class.
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2. The Samsung DualView TL225 is a 12.2 Megapixel Dual LCD Digital Camera with a 1.5 inch front touch LCD screen, and a 3.5 inch high resolution touch screen on the back. If you don’t like touch screens then this camera is possibly not for you, but I love the idea of touching these screens to bring up all manner of menus and images.
Up front is a 27mm-equivalent wide-angle lens, with a 4.6x zoom which makes it great for portrait and landscape photography. The Samsung DualView TL225 has very few buttons, only the shutter release, power, play back button and a rocker switch for the zoom. The rest is all finger touch, with one of the best interfaces that I have seen. If you don’t like a lot of menu options then this camera may not suit you. To use the front screen simple point the lens at your face, touch the screen (your image will be shown) and the camera will focus on your face and take the picture. Gimmicky or not you will find this irresistible to use.
The camera uses a micro SD card for storage which can be a bit fiddly to get in and out, but Samsung apparently use this memory card to keep the camera as small as possible.
Features:
* 13 modes to choose from, including a Child mode that starts an animation playing on the front screen in an attempt to get their attention.
* Haptic vibration response, as used on mobile phones
* 14 different preset modes
* Wide-angle Schneider lens with 4.6X optical zoom
The bad: Adapter needed for HDMI output; micro SD card is required; touch-screen interface not for everyone; battery charges in camera; whole screen not used for framing shots at full resolution.
Summary: Excellent image quality, which uses a unique front-facing LCD for self-portraits, and a big, high-resolution touch-screen making the Samsung TL225 one of the best touch screen slim digital cameras on the market.
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3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a very compact and slim 10 megapixel camera, which features both Sonys 2.4G lens and their back illuminated “Exmor R”cmos sensor. With the two combined this lets in twice as much light as a typical compact camera lens, allowing you to take better pictures in low light conditions without a flash. This digital camera also boasts a fast image processor which lets the photographer take 10fps (frames per second), which is fantastic for capturing sport or action shots.
Sony have managed to cram a lot of technology into this tiny camera and although this camera delivers fast performance and takes some very good photos, those expecting extraordinary results equal to its features will likely be let down.
Saying that this compact camera is worthy of 3 rd place, just take a look at some of its features:
* Anti Blur motion – Capture cleaner and sharper images, even when your subject is moving
* HD Movie Mode (720p)
* Sweep Panorama mode – Seamlessly stitches many photos together, and it works very well although a little slow
* Smile shutter technology – automatically takes a photo when someone smiles
* 24mm wide-angle f/2.4 bright G lens for ultra sharp pictures, brilliant for landscapes or just when you want to cram more of the image in
* 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus display
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a fun camera to use but I found some of the photos of mixed quality.
Overall this camera is well designed, worked very well in low-light and was quick.
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