5 Best Compact Cameras in the US - October 2019
Which Are the Best Compact Cameras?
Don't have time to read our analysis of the best compact cameras? No problem, let's cut to the chase, the best compact cameras are:
- 1) Samsung ST90 - $165.99 Overstock
- 2) Canon PowerShot A490 - $129.99 eBay
- 3) Nikon Coolpix L3 - $399.99 eBay
- 4) Ricoh CX6 - $552.33 eBay
- 5) Olympus XZ1 - $499.00 wholesalephoto
What Compact Camera to Buy in October 2019?
Let's take a look at the top 5 compact cameras currently for sale in the US, compared side by side:
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| An amazingly light weight and award winning 5x optical zoom camera, with a low price and a very good spec. Multiple reviews mentioned that it's compact and able to produce good images. | A classic and fully featured 3.3x optical zoom camera, with a fair price. Multiple reviews mentioned that this camera has brilliant features, it produces very good images and compact. | A fully featured and classic 3x optical zoom camera. Our review analysis indicates that it produces very good images, compact but noisy. | Our review analysis indicates that this camera has a good picture resolution, good autofocus and it's very compact. It's an award winning and fully featured 10.7x optical zoom camera. | A multi award winning and fully featured 4x optical zoom camera. Our review analysis indicates that it has a good lens, it's compact and able to produce good images. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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170g Lighter Higher Megapixels 4320 X 3240 Still Image Resolution 1x Bigger Digital Zoom 1280 X 720 Pixels Pixels Video Resolution Higher Video Resolution |
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3648 X 2736 Pixels Pixels Image Resolution Better Kagoo Score Cheaper by $36 Considerably Better User Reviews Better Brand 2 Expert Review Sites Gave It a Higher Review Score |
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Higher Image Resolution Higher Video Resolution 25% Larger Display Diagonal HDMI Five Months Newer |
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Bigger Image Sensor Size Higher Image Resolution Higher Video Resolution A Lot Bigger Internal Memory Larger Maximum Memory Card Size 25% Larger Display Diagonal HDMI 170 More Battery Life 17 More Awards Expert Reviews Are Better Overall Reviews Are Better 14 Expert Review Sites Gave It a Higher Review Score Took Good Quality Pictures 7 More Items
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Only 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" Image Sensor Size Does Not Support Full HD Video Smaller Internal Memory 56GB Smaller Maximum Memory Card Size 10% Smaller Display Diagonal Vastly Lower Display Resolution Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $36 Older by Five Months 16 Less Awards Expert Review Rating is Considerably Worse User Review Rating is Significantly Worse Worse Brand 3 Expert Review Sites Gave It a Lower Review Score 8 More Items
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70g Heavier Lower Megapixels Only 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" Image Sensor Size Only 1600 X 1200 Still Image Resolution 1x Smaller Digital Zoom Only 640 X 480 Pixels Pixels Video Resolution Smaller Display Diagonal Vastly Lower Display Resolution Only 150 Battery Life Older by 10 Months Expert Review Rating is Considerably Worse Overall Review Rating is Worse 5 Expert Review Sites Gave It a Lower Review Score Took Good Pictures 8 More Items
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Heavier Lower Megapixels Only 1/2.5 to 1/3" (1/2.5)" Image Sensor Size Lower Still Image Resolution Only 2592 X 1944 Pixels Pixels Image Resolution 20% Smaller Digital Zoom Lower Video Resolution Smaller Internal Memory 34% Smaller Display Diagonal Lower Display Resolution Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $270 Older by Over One Year Expert Review Rating is Considerably Worse User Review Rating is Considerably Worse Worse Brand 4 Expert Review Sites Gave It a Lower Review Score 11 More Items
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Heavier A Lot Lower Megapixels Smaller Image Sensor Size 11 Times Lower Still Image Resolution 0.2x Smaller Digital Zoom Lower Maximum ISO Sensitivity Only 640 X 480 Pixels Pixels Video Resolution A Lot Smaller Internal Memory 60 Less Battery Life Worse Kagoo Score $422 More Expensive Fewer Awards Lower Expert Review Score A Lot Lower Overall Review Score Worse Brand 7 Expert Review Sites Gave It a Lower Review Score 10 More Items
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Heavier A Lot Lower Megapixels 18 Times Lower Still Image Resolution Smaller Digital Zoom Does Not Support Full HD Video 620,000 Pixels Lower Display Resolution Worse Kagoo Score $369 More Expensive Seven Months Older A Lot Lower User Review Score Worse Brand 5 More Items
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The Samsung ST90 has a sensor size of 14.4MP and a Kagoo Score of 78. With a price tag of $165.99 this digital camera is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Samsung ST90 or read our article on whether you should buy a Samsung digital camera.
An amazingly light weight and award winning 5x optical zoom camera, with a low price and a very good spec. Multiple reviews mentioned that it's compact and able to produce good images.
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Owners report that Samsung ST90 has average expert reviews and below average user reviews with an average overall rating of 66%.
6 Reasons For for Choosing the Samsung ST90
The Samsung ST90 has a weight of 105, however the Canon PowerShot A490 is a 175g digital camera (70g heavier), the Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 120g digital camera (15g heavier), the Olympus XZ1 is a 275g digital camera (170g heavier) and the Ricoh CX6 is a 180g digital camera (75g heavier). More ...
The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.
The lower the camera weight, the easier it will be to carry around and it will also reduce your hand luggage weight when flying.
The Samsung ST90 is a 14.4 digital camera. That's 4.4MP higher than the Canon PowerShot A490, the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6 (10MP) and 9.3MP higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (5.1MP). More ...
The resolution of the images a digital camera produces is measured in megapixels (MP). One megapixel is equal to 1 million pixels and is a result of the pixel width multiplied by the pixel height of the image. While a higher image resolution generally results in sharper images, only a relatively low megapixel count is required when printing the image at a small size or to display it on a computer screen.
A sensor with more megapixels will be able to capture more detailed photos and the image will appear sharper. Images with more megapixels can also be printed at a larger size.
The Samsung ST90 supports a still image resolution of 4320 x 3240, but the Canon PowerShot A490 supports a still image resolution of 1600 x 1200, the Nikon Coolpix L3 supports a still image resolution of 640 x 480, the Olympus XZ1 supports a still image resolution of 1024 x 768 and the Ricoh CX6 supports a still image resolution of 1280 x 960. More ...
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Higher image resolutions mean that the photos are comprised of more pixels, which translate to more detailed and higher quality photos. Also, because they are larger photos, they can be displayed on larger screens or printed out at vastly increased sizes without losing detail.
The Samsung ST90 is a 5 digital zoom digital camera. That's 0.2x bigger than the Canon PowerShot A490, the Nikon Coolpix L3, the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6 (4.8x). More ...
The digital zoom of a camera is a measure of how much the camera can zoom in by cropping the image received by the camera's sensor. A digital zoom is not as good as an optical zoom as it will result in a reduction in image quality the further you zoom in. This is because fewer of the camera's pixels are being used to capture the image.
A digital zoom allows you to enlarge the subject but this can result in the image becoming blurry. A digital zoom can be used if an optical zoom is not available.
The Samsung ST90 has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels pixels (as are the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6), but the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 have a maximum video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. More ...
'Maximum video resolution' measures the largest possible video that the digital camera is able to record.
A larger video resolution means the camera can shoot videos that will be sharper, more detailed and have more clarity.
The best video resolution supported by the Samsung ST90 is 1280 x 720 pixels pixels which is also supported by the Olympus XZ1. However the best video resolution supported by the Ricoh CX6 is 640 x 480 pixels (3 times lower video resolution). We do not know what types of video resolution the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 support. More ...
The Samsung ST90 also supports 640 x 480 pixels and 320 x 240 pixels video resolutions.
The video resolution is the size of the image that the camera can record in video mode. It is measured in pixels where the first value is the number of horizontal pixels and the second value is the number of vertical pixels.
A higher video resolution will be noticeable when playing back videos on HD televisions. The video will appear sharper and more life like. Recording video at a higher resolution will fill your memory card more quickly though.
14 Reasons Against for Choosing the Samsung ST90
The Samsung ST90 has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size (as are the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Ricoh CX6), whereas the Olympus XZ1 has a 1/1.5 to 1/2" image sensor size. More ...
Optical sensor size is one of the most important factors affecting the image quality produced by a digital camera. Compact digital cameras have smaller optical sensors due to the reduced space available in the camera body. Digital SLRs and Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILCs) have large optical sensors to achieve maximum image quality.
A larger optical sensor produces better quality photographs. A 4/3" sensor size has a 2x crop factor compared to 35mm film, while a 1/4" sensor size is significantly smaller and will result in lower quality images.
The Samsung ST90 does not support Full HD video (As does the the Olympus XZ1), but the Canon PowerShot A490, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Ricoh CX6 do. More ...
Cameras with full HD video recording can capture video with a resolution of at least 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Full HD video usually appears sharper as more pixels re being recorded.
The Samsung ST90 is a 30 internal memory digital camera. That's 7MB bigger than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (23MB), 24.6MB smaller than the Olympus XZ1 (54.6MB) and 10MB smaller than the Ricoh CX6 (40MB). More ...
Internal memory is the amount of digital storage built into the camera.
The bigger the internal memory of the camera, the more photos can be stored at one time, without having to resort to an external SD card.
The Samsung ST90 has a maximum memory card size of 8, whereas the Olympus XZ1 is a 64GB maximum memory card size digital camera (56GB larger). More ...
The maximum size of memory card that can be used in this digital camera. Different cameras are designed to take larger capacity cards, so a card that works in one camera may not necessarily work in another.
A digital camera with a larger memory card size means that you can potentially store more photos on the device at once.
Samsung ST90 is only 2.7 screen. That's 0.7" larger than the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 (2") and 0.3" smaller than the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6 (3"). More ...
The display diagonal is the size the size of the screen integrated in to the back of the camera. A larger display diagonal makes it easier to see if a shot has turned out as intended. Pocket cameras have smaller display diagonals as full size digital SLRs.
A larger display diagonal makes it easier to take photos and to see if a shot has turned out as intended.
The Samsung ST90 is a 230 display resolution digital camera. That's 115,000 pixels higher than the Canon PowerShot A490 (115,000 Pixels), 144,000 pixels higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (86,000 Pixels), 380,000 pixels lower than the Olympus XZ1 (610,000 Pixels) and 1,000,000 pixels lower than the Ricoh CX6 (1,230,000 Pixels). More ...
The display resolution on a display camera denotes how high detail the display is.
High resolutions on the display of your camera means that the photos you take will be shown in higher detail, allowing you to see them more clearly.
The Samsung ST90 has received a Kagoo Score of 78, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 scored 81.
The Samsung ST90 is $36 more expensive than the Canon PowerShot A490.
The Samsung ST90 is five months older than the Ricoh CX6.
The Samsung ST90 has only received 1 award, but the Olympus XZ1 has received 17 awards and the Ricoh CX6 has received 2 awards.
The average expert rating of the Samsung ST90 is only 68%, whereas the average expert rating of the Canon PowerShot A490 is 69% (based on 12 reviews), the Olympus XZ1 is 81% (based on 104 reviews) and the Ricoh CX6 is 75% (based on 20 reviews).
The average user rating of the Samsung ST90 is only 60%, whereas the average user rating of the Canon PowerShot A490 is 100% (based on 1 review), the Nikon Coolpix L3 is 84% (based on 9 reviews) and the Olympus XZ1 is 90% (based on 2 reviews).
Samsung digital cameras have an average rating of only 84.4%, but Canon has an average rating of 95% and Nikon has an average rating of 90.6%.
Ephotozine, PhotographyBlog.com and CNET.co.uk all gave the Samsung ST90 a lower review score. More ...
PhotographyBlog.com: Samsung ST90 = 80% vs Olympus XZ1 = 90%
CNET.co.uk: Samsung ST90 = 50% vs Nikon Coolpix L3 = 64%
The cheapest price that we could find for the ST90 in the US is $165.99 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
Canon PowerShot A490
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The Canon PowerShot A490 has a sensor size of 10MP and a Kagoo Score of 81. With a price tag of $129.99 this digital camera is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Canon PowerShot A490 or read our article on whether you should buy a Canon digital camera.
A classic and fully featured 3.3x optical zoom camera, with a fair price. Multiple reviews mentioned that this camera has brilliant features, it produces very good images and compact.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Canon PowerShot A490 has exceptional user reviews but ok expert reviews with an average overall rating of 79%, based on 13 reviews.
6 Reasons For for Choosing the Canon PowerShot A490
The Canon PowerShot A490 has a maximum image resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels pixels (as are the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6), however the Nikon Coolpix L3 only has a maximum image resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels. More ...
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Higher image resolutions mean that the photos are comprised of more pixels, which translate to more detailed and higher quality photos. Also, because they are larger photos, they can be displayed on larger screens or printed out at vastly increased sizes without losing detail.
The Canon PowerShot A490 has received a Kagoo Score of 81, whereas the Nikon Coolpix L3 scored 73, the Olympus XZ1 scored 77, the Ricoh CX6 scored 73 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The Canon PowerShot A490 is $270 cheaper than the Nikon Coolpix L3, $369.01 cheaper than the Olympus XZ1, $422.34 cheaper than the Ricoh CX6 and $36 cheaper than the Samsung ST90.
Based on 1 user review, the Canon PowerShot A490 has an average review score of 100%, whereas the Nikon Coolpix L3 has an average rating of 84% (based on 9 reviews), the Olympus XZ1 has an average rating of 90% (based on 2 reviews) and the Samsung ST90 has an average rating of 60% (based on 2 reviews).
Canon digital cameras have an average rating of 95%, but Nikon only has an average rating of 90.6%, Olympus only has an average rating of 82.8%, Ricoh only has an average rating of 76.1% and Samsung only has an average rating of 84.4%.
CNET.com.au and Techradar both gave the Canon PowerShot A490 a better review score. More ...
Techradar: Canon PowerShot A490 = 80% vs Ricoh CX6 = 70%
14 Reasons Against for Choosing the Canon PowerShot A490
The Canon PowerShot A490 has a weight of 175, however the Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 120g digital camera (55g lighter), the Olympus XZ1 is a 275g digital camera (100g heavier), the Ricoh CX6 is a 180g digital camera (5g heavier) and the Samsung ST90 is a 105g digital camera (70g lighter). More ...
The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.
The lower the camera weight, the easier it will be to carry around and it will also reduce your hand luggage weight when flying.
The Canon PowerShot A490 is a 10 digital camera, and so do the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6. That's 4.9MP higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (5.1MP) and 4.4MP lower than the Samsung ST90 (14.4MP). More ...
The resolution of the images a digital camera produces is measured in megapixels (MP). One megapixel is equal to 1 million pixels and is a result of the pixel width multiplied by the pixel height of the image. While a higher image resolution generally results in sharper images, only a relatively low megapixel count is required when printing the image at a small size or to display it on a computer screen.
A sensor with more megapixels will be able to capture more detailed photos and the image will appear sharper. Images with more megapixels can also be printed at a larger size.
The Canon PowerShot A490 has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size (as are the Ricoh CX6 and the Samsung ST90), whereas the Olympus XZ1 has a 1/1.5 to 1/2" image sensor size. More ...
Optical sensor size is one of the most important factors affecting the image quality produced by a digital camera. Compact digital cameras have smaller optical sensors due to the reduced space available in the camera body. Digital SLRs and Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILCs) have large optical sensors to achieve maximum image quality.
A larger optical sensor produces better quality photographs. A 4/3" sensor size has a 2x crop factor compared to 35mm film, while a 1/4" sensor size is significantly smaller and will result in lower quality images.
The Canon PowerShot A490 supports a still image resolution of 1600 x 1200, but the Samsung ST90 supports a still image resolution of 4320 x 3240. More ...
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Higher image resolutions mean that the photos are comprised of more pixels, which translate to more detailed and higher quality photos. Also, because they are larger photos, they can be displayed on larger screens or printed out at vastly increased sizes without losing detail.
The Canon PowerShot A490 is a 4 digital zoom digital camera, and so do the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Olympus XZ1. That's 0.8x smaller than the Ricoh CX6 (4.8x) and 1x smaller than the Samsung ST90 (5x). More ...
The digital zoom of a camera is a measure of how much the camera can zoom in by cropping the image received by the camera's sensor. A digital zoom is not as good as an optical zoom as it will result in a reduction in image quality the further you zoom in. This is because fewer of the camera's pixels are being used to capture the image.
A digital zoom allows you to enlarge the subject but this can result in the image becoming blurry. A digital zoom can be used if an optical zoom is not available.
The Canon PowerShot A490 has a maximum video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels pixels (as is the Nikon Coolpix L3), but the Olympus XZ1, the Ricoh CX6 and the Samsung ST90 have a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. More ...
'Maximum video resolution' measures the largest possible video that the digital camera is able to record.
A larger video resolution means the camera can shoot videos that will be sharper, more detailed and have more clarity.
Canon PowerShot A490 is only 2.5 screen. That's 0.2" smaller than the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 (2.7") and 0.5" smaller than the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6 (3"). More ...
The display diagonal is the size the size of the screen integrated in to the back of the camera. A larger display diagonal makes it easier to see if a shot has turned out as intended. Pocket cameras have smaller display diagonals as full size digital SLRs.
A larger display diagonal makes it easier to take photos and to see if a shot has turned out as intended.
The Canon PowerShot A490 is a 115 display resolution digital camera. That's 29,000 pixels higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (86,000 Pixels), 495,000 pixels lower than the Olympus XZ1 (610,000 Pixels), 1,115,000 pixels lower than the Ricoh CX6 (1,230,000 Pixels) and 115,000 pixels lower than the Samsung ST90 (230,000 Pixels). More ...
The display resolution on a display camera denotes how high detail the display is.
High resolutions on the display of your camera means that the photos you take will be shown in higher detail, allowing you to see them more clearly.
The Canon PowerShot A490 takes 150 battery life, however the Olympus XZ1 only takes 320 battery life and the Ricoh CX6 only takes 260 battery life. More ...
We do not know the number of battery life taken by the Nikon Coolpix L3 or the Samsung ST90. It is possible that they do not take any battery life.
The number of shots per battery charge is the number of photos that the camera will typically take on a single charge of the battery.
More shots per battery charge means you will have to recharge the battery less frequently and reduces the need to carry a second back up battery.
The Canon PowerShot A490 is three months older than the Olympus XZ1, 10 months older than the Ricoh CX6 and five months older than the Samsung ST90.
The average expert rating of the Canon PowerShot A490 is only 69%, whereas the average expert rating of the Olympus XZ1 is 81% (based on 104 reviews) and the Ricoh CX6 is 75% (based on 20 reviews).
The average overall rating of the Canon PowerShot A490 is only 79%, whereas the average overall rating of the Olympus XZ1 is 87% (based on 106 reviews).
Good Gear Guide.com.au, Trusted Reviews, CNET.com, Betabuzz.de and CNET.de all gave the Canon PowerShot A490 a lower review score. More ...
Trusted Reviews: Canon PowerShot A490 = 60% vs Ricoh CX6 = 70%
CNET.com: Canon PowerShot A490 = 70% vs Olympus XZ1 = 78%
Betabuzz.de: Canon PowerShot A490 = 62% vs Olympus XZ1 = 83%
CNET.de: Canon PowerShot A490 = 70% vs Olympus XZ1 = 78%
Our analysis of the Canon PowerShot A490 reviews indicates that more reviewers thought the Canon PowerShot A490 took good pictures.
The Canon PowerShot A490 is 93.5mm wide, 61.7mm tall, 30.6mm deep and weighs 175g.
The cheapest price that we could find for the PowerShot A490 in the US is $129.99 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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The Nikon Coolpix L3 has a sensor size of 5.1MP and a Kagoo Score of 73. With a price tag of $399.99 this digital camera is fair value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Nikon Coolpix L3 or read our article on whether you should buy a Nikon digital camera.
A fully featured and classic 3x optical zoom camera. Our review analysis indicates that it produces very good images, compact but noisy.
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Purchasers report that Nikon Coolpix L3 has average expert reviews with an average expert rating of 64%, based on 12 reviews.
1 Reason For for Choosing the Nikon Coolpix L3
CNET.co.uk gave the Nikon Coolpix L3 a review score of 64%, whereas the Samsung ST90's rating was only 50% from the same site.
17 Reasons Against for Choosing the Nikon Coolpix L3
The Nikon Coolpix L3 has a weight of 120, but the Canon PowerShot A490 is a 175g digital camera (55g heavier), the Olympus XZ1 is a 275g digital camera (155g heavier), the Ricoh CX6 is a 180g digital camera (60g heavier) and the Samsung ST90 is a 105g digital camera (15g lighter). More ...
The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.
The lower the camera weight, the easier it will be to carry around and it will also reduce your hand luggage weight when flying.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 5.1 digital camera. That's 4.9MP lower than the Canon PowerShot A490, the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6 (10MP) and 9.3MP lower than the Samsung ST90 (14.4MP). More ...
The resolution of the images a digital camera produces is measured in megapixels (MP). One megapixel is equal to 1 million pixels and is a result of the pixel width multiplied by the pixel height of the image. While a higher image resolution generally results in sharper images, only a relatively low megapixel count is required when printing the image at a small size or to display it on a computer screen.
A sensor with more megapixels will be able to capture more detailed photos and the image will appear sharper. Images with more megapixels can also be printed at a larger size.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 has a 1/2.5 to 1/3" (1/2.5)" image sensor size, however the Canon PowerShot A490, the Ricoh CX6 and the Samsung ST90 have a 1/2 to 1/2.5" image sensor size and the Olympus XZ1 has a 1/1.5 to 1/2" image sensor size. More ...
Optical sensor size is one of the most important factors affecting the image quality produced by a digital camera. Compact digital cameras have smaller optical sensors due to the reduced space available in the camera body. Digital SLRs and Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILCs) have large optical sensors to achieve maximum image quality.
A larger optical sensor produces better quality photographs. A 4/3" sensor size has a 2x crop factor compared to 35mm film, while a 1/4" sensor size is significantly smaller and will result in lower quality images.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 supports a still image resolution of 640 x 480, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 supports a still image resolution of 1600 x 1200, the Olympus XZ1 supports a still image resolution of 1024 x 768, the Ricoh CX6 supports a still image resolution of 1280 x 960 and the Samsung ST90 supports a still image resolution of 4320 x 3240. More ...
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Higher image resolutions mean that the photos are comprised of more pixels, which translate to more detailed and higher quality photos. Also, because they are larger photos, they can be displayed on larger screens or printed out at vastly increased sizes without losing detail.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 has a maximum image resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels pixels, but the Canon PowerShot A490, the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6 have a maximum image resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels. More ...
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Higher image resolutions mean that the photos are comprised of more pixels, which translate to more detailed and higher quality photos. Also, because they are larger photos, they can be displayed on larger screens or printed out at vastly increased sizes without losing detail.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 4 digital zoom digital camera, and so do the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Olympus XZ1. That's 0.8x smaller than the Ricoh CX6 (4.8x) and 1x smaller than the Samsung ST90 (5x). More ...
The digital zoom of a camera is a measure of how much the camera can zoom in by cropping the image received by the camera's sensor. A digital zoom is not as good as an optical zoom as it will result in a reduction in image quality the further you zoom in. This is because fewer of the camera's pixels are being used to capture the image.
A digital zoom allows you to enlarge the subject but this can result in the image becoming blurry. A digital zoom can be used if an optical zoom is not available.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 has a maximum video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels pixels (as is the Canon PowerShot A490), whereas the Olympus XZ1, the Ricoh CX6 and the Samsung ST90 have a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. More ...
'Maximum video resolution' measures the largest possible video that the digital camera is able to record.
A larger video resolution means the camera can shoot videos that will be sharper, more detailed and have more clarity.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 23 internal memory digital camera. That's 31.6MB smaller than the Olympus XZ1 (54.6MB), 17MB smaller than the Ricoh CX6 (40MB) and 7MB smaller than the Samsung ST90 (30MB). More ...
Internal memory is the amount of digital storage built into the camera.
The bigger the internal memory of the camera, the more photos can be stored at one time, without having to resort to an external SD card.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 2 screen digital camera. That's 0.7" smaller than the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Samsung ST90 (2.7") and 1" smaller than the Olympus XZ1 and the Ricoh CX6 (3"). More ...
The display diagonal is the size the size of the screen integrated in to the back of the camera. A larger display diagonal makes it easier to see if a shot has turned out as intended. Pocket cameras have smaller display diagonals as full size digital SLRs.
A larger display diagonal makes it easier to take photos and to see if a shot has turned out as intended.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is an 86 display resolution digital camera. That's 29,000 pixels lower than the Canon PowerShot A490 (115,000 Pixels), 524,000 pixels lower than the Olympus XZ1 (610,000 Pixels), 1,144,000 pixels lower than the Ricoh CX6 (1,230,000 Pixels) and 144,000 pixels lower than the Samsung ST90 (230,000 Pixels). More ...
The display resolution on a display camera denotes how high detail the display is.
High resolutions on the display of your camera means that the photos you take will be shown in higher detail, allowing you to see them more clearly.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 has received a Kagoo Score of 73, however the Canon PowerShot A490 scored 81, the Olympus XZ1 scored 77 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is $270 more expensive than the Canon PowerShot A490 and $234 more expensive than the Samsung ST90.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is eight months older than the Canon PowerShot A490, 11 months older than the Olympus XZ1, 18 months older than the Ricoh CX6 and 13 months older than the Samsung ST90.
The Nikon Coolpix L3's average expert score is only 64%, however the Canon PowerShot A490's is 69% (based on 12 reviews), the Olympus XZ1's is 81% (based on 104 reviews), the Ricoh CX6's is 75% (based on 20 reviews) and the Samsung ST90's is 68% (based on 4 reviews).
The Nikon Coolpix L3's average user score is 84%, however the Canon PowerShot A490's is 100% (based on 1 review) and the Olympus XZ1's is 90% (based on 2 reviews).
Nikon digital cameras have an average rating of only 90.6%, whereas Canon has an average rating of 95%.
Asia.cnet.com, CNET.com.au, Pocket Lint and CNET.com all gave the Nikon Coolpix L3 a lower review score. More ...
CNET.com.au: Nikon Coolpix L3 = 64% vs Olympus XZ1 = 70%
Pocket Lint: Nikon Coolpix L3 = 70% vs Olympus XZ1 = 90%
CNET.com: Nikon Coolpix L3 = 64% vs Olympus XZ1 = 78%
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is 91mm wide, 60.5mm tall, 26mm deep and weighs 120g.
The cheapest price that we could find for the Coolpix L3 in the US is $399.99 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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The Ricoh CX6 has a sensor size of 10MP and a Kagoo Score of 73. However with a price tag of $552.33 this digital camera is a bit expensive. For further details check out our full review of the Ricoh CX6.
Our review analysis indicates that this camera has a good picture resolution, good autofocus and it's very compact. It's an award winning and fully featured 10.7x optical zoom camera.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Ricoh CX6 has good expert reviews with an average expert rating of 75%, based on 20 reviews.
5 Reasons For for Choosing the Ricoh CX6
The Ricoh CX6 has a maximum image resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels pixels, and so are the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Olympus XZ1, which is twice as high image resolution as the Nikon Coolpix L3 (2592 x 1944 pixels). More ...
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Higher image resolutions mean that the photos are comprised of more pixels, which translate to more detailed and higher quality photos. Also, because they are larger photos, they can be displayed on larger screens or printed out at vastly increased sizes without losing detail.
The Ricoh CX6 has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels pixels, and so are the Olympus XZ1 and the Samsung ST90, which is 3 times higher video resolution as the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 (640 x 480 pixels). More ...
'Maximum video resolution' measures the largest possible video that the digital camera is able to record.
A larger video resolution means the camera can shoot videos that will be sharper, more detailed and have more clarity.
The Ricoh CX6 has a display diagonal of 3 (as does the Olympus XZ1), however the Canon PowerShot A490, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 are all only 2.7" screen digital cameras (0.3" smaller). More ...
The display diagonal is the size the size of the screen integrated in to the back of the camera. A larger display diagonal makes it easier to see if a shot has turned out as intended. Pocket cameras have smaller display diagonals as full size digital SLRs.
A larger display diagonal makes it easier to take photos and to see if a shot has turned out as intended.
The Ricoh CX6 has an HDMI, and so does the Olympus XZ1, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 do not. More ...
A HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port is an interface to transfer audio and video data between devices such as digital cameras, computer monitors, TVs and projectors.
A HDMI port on the camera allows you to connect the camera directly to a compatible TV for easy playback of your photos.
The Ricoh CX6 was released eight years ago, but the Canon PowerShot A490 was released nine years ago, the Nikon Coolpix L3 was released 10 years ago, the Olympus XZ1 was released nine years ago and the Samsung ST90 was released eight years ago
16 Reasons Against for Choosing the Ricoh CX6
The Ricoh CX6 is a 180 digital camera. That's 5g heavier than the Canon PowerShot A490 (175g), 60g heavier than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (120g), 95g lighter than the Olympus XZ1 (275g) and 75g heavier than the Samsung ST90 (105g). More ...
The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.
The lower the camera weight, the easier it will be to carry around and it will also reduce your hand luggage weight when flying.
The Ricoh CX6 has a megapixels of 10 (as do the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Olympus XZ1), however the Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 5.1MP digital camera (4.9MP lower) and the Samsung ST90 is a 14.4MP digital camera (4.4MP higher). More ...
The resolution of the images a digital camera produces is measured in megapixels (MP). One megapixel is equal to 1 million pixels and is a result of the pixel width multiplied by the pixel height of the image. While a higher image resolution generally results in sharper images, only a relatively low megapixel count is required when printing the image at a small size or to display it on a computer screen.
A sensor with more megapixels will be able to capture more detailed photos and the image will appear sharper. Images with more megapixels can also be printed at a larger size.
The Ricoh CX6 has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size, and so are the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Samsung ST90, but the Olympus XZ1 has a 1/1.5 to 1/2" image sensor size. More ...
Optical sensor size is one of the most important factors affecting the image quality produced by a digital camera. Compact digital cameras have smaller optical sensors due to the reduced space available in the camera body. Digital SLRs and Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILCs) have large optical sensors to achieve maximum image quality.
A larger optical sensor produces better quality photographs. A 4/3" sensor size has a 2x crop factor compared to 35mm film, while a 1/4" sensor size is significantly smaller and will result in lower quality images.
The Ricoh CX6 supports a still image resolution of 1280 x 960, which is half as high still image resolution as the Canon PowerShot A490 (1600 x 1200) and 11 times lower still image resolution as the Samsung ST90 (4320 x 3240). More ...
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Higher image resolutions mean that the photos are comprised of more pixels, which translate to more detailed and higher quality photos. Also, because they are larger photos, they can be displayed on larger screens or printed out at vastly increased sizes without losing detail.
The Ricoh CX6 has a digital zoom of 4.8, but the Canon PowerShot A490, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Olympus XZ1 are all 4x digital zoom digital cameras (0.8x smaller) and the Samsung ST90 is a 5x digital zoom digital camera (0.2x bigger). More ...
The digital zoom of a camera is a measure of how much the camera can zoom in by cropping the image received by the camera's sensor. A digital zoom is not as good as an optical zoom as it will result in a reduction in image quality the further you zoom in. This is because fewer of the camera's pixels are being used to capture the image.
A digital zoom allows you to enlarge the subject but this can result in the image becoming blurry. A digital zoom can be used if an optical zoom is not available.
Ricoh CX6 is only 3 maximum ISO speed, but the Olympus XZ1 is a 6,400 maximum ISO speed digital camera (3,200 higher). More ...
ISO sensitivity denotes the sensitivity of your camera to available light. Modifying the sensitivity causes the camera to gather more or less light when forming an image. Higher sensitivity gathers more light, which means can lead to a sharper image in low-light conditions. However it may also lead to increased 'noise', meaning the ISO level must be carefully modified to get the best shot.
A higher maximum ISO sensitivity will allow you to take photos in lower light levels without using flash.
The best video resolution supported by the Ricoh CX6 is 640 x 480 pixels pixels. Whereas the best video resolution supported by the Olympus XZ1 and the Samsung ST90 is 1280 x 720 pixels (3 times higher video resolution). We do not know what types of video resolution the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 support. More ...
The video resolution is the size of the image that the camera can record in video mode. It is measured in pixels where the first value is the number of horizontal pixels and the second value is the number of vertical pixels.
A higher video resolution will be noticeable when playing back videos on HD televisions. The video will appear sharper and more life like. Recording video at a higher resolution will fill your memory card more quickly though.
The Ricoh CX6 has an internal memory of 40, however the Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 23MB internal memory digital camera (17MB smaller), the Olympus XZ1 is a 54.6MB internal memory digital camera (14.6MB bigger) and the Samsung ST90 is a 30MB internal memory digital camera (10MB smaller). More ...
Internal memory is the amount of digital storage built into the camera.
The bigger the internal memory of the camera, the more photos can be stored at one time, without having to resort to an external SD card.
The Ricoh CX6 is a digital camera that takes 260 battery life, whereas the Olympus XZ1 only takes 320 battery life. More ...
We do not know the number of battery life taken by the Nikon Coolpix L3 or the Samsung ST90. It is possible that they do not take any battery life.
The number of shots per battery charge is the number of photos that the camera will typically take on a single charge of the battery.
More shots per battery charge means you will have to recharge the battery less frequently and reduces the need to carry a second back up battery.
The Ricoh CX6 has received a Kagoo Score of 73, but the Canon PowerShot A490 scored 81, the Olympus XZ1 scored 77 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The Ricoh CX6 is more expensive than the Canon PowerShot A490 by $422, more expensive than the Nikon Coolpix L3 by $152, more expensive than the Olympus XZ1 by $53 and more expensive than the Samsung ST90 by $386.
Whilst the Ricoh CX6 has received 2 awards, the Olympus XZ1 has received 17 awards.
The Ricoh CX6 only has an average expert rating of 75%, but the Olympus XZ1 has an average expert rating of 81% (based on 104 reviews).
The Ricoh CX6 only has an average overall rating of 76%, but the Canon PowerShot A490 has an average overall rating of 79% (based on 13 reviews) and the Olympus XZ1 has an average overall rating of 87% (based on 106 reviews).
Ricoh digital cameras have an average rating of only 76.1%, however Canon has an average rating of 95%, Nikon has an average rating of 90.6%, Olympus has an average rating of 82.8% and Samsung has an average rating of 84.4%.
Techradar, What Digital Camera, Trusted Reviews, PhotographyBlog.com, Ephotozine, Fotohits.de and Chip.de all gave the Ricoh CX6 a lower review score. More ...
What Digital Camera: Ricoh CX6 = 87% vs Olympus XZ1 = 90%
Trusted Reviews: Ricoh CX6 = 70% vs Olympus XZ1 = 80%
PhotographyBlog.com: Ricoh CX6 = 80% vs Olympus XZ1 = 90%
Ephotozine: Ricoh CX6 = 80% vs Olympus XZ1 = 90%
Fotohits.de: Ricoh CX6 = 77% vs Olympus XZ1 = 87%
Chip.de: Ricoh CX6 = 73% vs Olympus XZ1 = 76%
The cheapest price that we could find for the CX6 in the US is $552.33 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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The Olympus XZ1 has a sensor size of 10MP and a Kagoo Score of 77. However with a price tag of $499.00 this digital camera is a bit expensive. For further details check out our full review of the Olympus XZ1 or read our article on whether you should buy a Olympus digital camera.
A multi award winning and fully featured 4x optical zoom camera. Our review analysis indicates that it has a good lens, it's compact and able to produce good images.
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Our review analysis indicates that Olympus XZ1 has very good expert reviews and great user reviews with an average overall rating of 87%, based on 106 reviews.
13 Reasons For for Choosing the Olympus XZ1
The Olympus XZ1 has a 1/1.5 to 1/2" (1/1.63)" image sensor size, but the Canon PowerShot A490, the Ricoh CX6 and the Samsung ST90 have a 1/2 to 1/2.5" image sensor size and the Nikon Coolpix L3 only has a 1/2.5 to 1/3" image sensor size. More ...
Optical sensor size is one of the most important factors affecting the image quality produced by a digital camera. Compact digital cameras have smaller optical sensors due to the reduced space available in the camera body. Digital SLRs and Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILCs) have large optical sensors to achieve maximum image quality.
A larger optical sensor produces better quality photographs. A 4/3" sensor size has a 2x crop factor compared to 35mm film, while a 1/4" sensor size is significantly smaller and will result in lower quality images.
The Olympus XZ1 has a maximum image resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels pixels, and so are the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Ricoh CX6, which is twice as high image resolution as the Nikon Coolpix L3 (2592 x 1944 pixels). More ...
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Higher image resolutions mean that the photos are comprised of more pixels, which translate to more detailed and higher quality photos. Also, because they are larger photos, they can be displayed on larger screens or printed out at vastly increased sizes without losing detail.
The Olympus XZ1 has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels pixels, and so are the Ricoh CX6 and the Samsung ST90, which is 3 times higher video resolution as the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 (640 x 480 pixels). More ...
'Maximum video resolution' measures the largest possible video that the digital camera is able to record.
A larger video resolution means the camera can shoot videos that will be sharper, more detailed and have more clarity.
The Olympus XZ1 has an internal memory of 54.6, however the Nikon Coolpix L3 is only a 23MB internal memory digital camera (31.6MB smaller), the Ricoh CX6 is only a 40MB internal memory digital camera (14.6MB smaller) and the Samsung ST90 is only a 30MB internal memory digital camera (24.6MB smaller). More ...
Internal memory is the amount of digital storage built into the camera.
The bigger the internal memory of the camera, the more photos can be stored at one time, without having to resort to an external SD card.
The Olympus XZ1 is a 64 maximum memory card size digital camera. That's 56GB larger than the Samsung ST90 (8GB). More ...
The maximum size of memory card that can be used in this digital camera. Different cameras are designed to take larger capacity cards, so a card that works in one camera may not necessarily work in another.
A digital camera with a larger memory card size means that you can potentially store more photos on the device at once.
The Olympus XZ1 has a display diagonal of 3 (as does the Ricoh CX6), however the Canon PowerShot A490, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 are all only 2.7" screen digital cameras (0.3" smaller). More ...
The display diagonal is the size the size of the screen integrated in to the back of the camera. A larger display diagonal makes it easier to see if a shot has turned out as intended. Pocket cameras have smaller display diagonals as full size digital SLRs.
A larger display diagonal makes it easier to take photos and to see if a shot has turned out as intended.
The Olympus XZ1 has an HDMI, and so does the Ricoh CX6, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 do not. More ...
A HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port is an interface to transfer audio and video data between devices such as digital cameras, computer monitors, TVs and projectors.
A HDMI port on the camera allows you to connect the camera directly to a compatible TV for easy playback of your photos.
The Olympus XZ1 is a digital camera that takes 320 battery life, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 only takes 150 battery life and the Ricoh CX6 only takes 260 battery life. More ...
We do not know the number of battery life taken by the Nikon Coolpix L3 or the Samsung ST90. It is possible that they do not take any battery life.
The number of shots per battery charge is the number of photos that the camera will typically take on a single charge of the battery.
More shots per battery charge means you will have to recharge the battery less frequently and reduces the need to carry a second back up battery.
The Olympus XZ1 has received 17 awards, however the Canon PowerShot A490 has received no awards, the Nikon Coolpix L3 has received no awards, the Ricoh CX6 has received 2 awards and the Samsung ST90 has received 1 award.
The average expert review score of the Olympus XZ1 is 81% based on 104 reviews, but the average rating of the Canon PowerShot A490 is 69% (based on 12 reviews), the average rating of the Nikon Coolpix L3 is 64% (based on 12 reviews), the average rating of the Ricoh CX6 is 75% (based on 20 reviews) and the average rating of the Samsung ST90 is 68% (based on 4 reviews).
The average overall review score of the Olympus XZ1 is 87% based on 106 reviews, but the average rating of the Canon PowerShot A490 is 79% (based on 13 reviews), the average rating of the Nikon Coolpix L3 is 71% (based on 21 reviews), the average rating of the Ricoh CX6 is 76% (based on 20 reviews) and the average rating of the Samsung ST90 is 66% (based on 6 reviews).
CNET.com, CNET.com.au, Good Gear Guide.com.au, Techradar, Trusted Reviews, What Digital Camera, Pocket Lint, Asia.cnet.com, PhotographyBlog.com, Ephotozine, CNET.de, Chip.de, Fotohits.de and Betabuzz.de all gave the Olympus XZ1 a better review score. More ...
CNET.com.au: Olympus XZ1 = 70% vs Nikon Coolpix L3 = 64%
Good Gear Guide.com.au: Olympus XZ1 = 90% vs Canon PowerShot A490 = 70%
Techradar: Olympus XZ1 = 80% vs Ricoh CX6 = 70%
Trusted Reviews: Olympus XZ1 = 80% vs Ricoh CX6 = 70%
What Digital Camera: Olympus XZ1 = 90% vs Ricoh CX6 = 87%
Pocket Lint: Olympus XZ1 = 90% vs Nikon Coolpix L3 = 70%
Asia.cnet.com: Olympus XZ1 = 80% vs Nikon Coolpix L3 = 64%
PhotographyBlog.com: Olympus XZ1 = 90% vs Samsung ST90 = 80%
Ephotozine: Olympus XZ1 = 90% vs Samsung ST90 = 70%
CNET.de: Olympus XZ1 = 78% vs Canon PowerShot A490 = 70%
Chip.de: Olympus XZ1 = 76% vs Ricoh CX6 = 73%
Fotohits.de: Olympus XZ1 = 87% vs Ricoh CX6 = 77%
Betabuzz.de: Olympus XZ1 = 83% vs Canon PowerShot A490 = 62%
On average reviewers thought the Olympus XZ1 took good quality pictures. More than 20 people thought that it was really able to produce good images and several people thought that it was also very good in low light, had a superb ISO range and had a good picture resolution.
11 Reasons Against for Choosing the Olympus XZ1
The Olympus XZ1 is a 275 digital camera. That's 100g heavier than the Canon PowerShot A490 (175g), 155g heavier than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (120g), 95g heavier than the Ricoh CX6 (180g) and 170g heavier than the Samsung ST90 (105g). More ...
The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.
The lower the camera weight, the easier it will be to carry around and it will also reduce your hand luggage weight when flying.
The Olympus XZ1 has a megapixels of 10 (as do the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Ricoh CX6), however the Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 5.1MP digital camera (4.9MP lower) and the Samsung ST90 is a 14.4MP digital camera (4.4MP higher). More ...
The resolution of the images a digital camera produces is measured in megapixels (MP). One megapixel is equal to 1 million pixels and is a result of the pixel width multiplied by the pixel height of the image. While a higher image resolution generally results in sharper images, only a relatively low megapixel count is required when printing the image at a small size or to display it on a computer screen.
A sensor with more megapixels will be able to capture more detailed photos and the image will appear sharper. Images with more megapixels can also be printed at a larger size.
The Olympus XZ1 supports a still image resolution of 1024 x 768, which is half as high still image resolution as the Canon PowerShot A490 (1600 x 1200), half as high still image resolution as the Ricoh CX6 (1280 x 960) and 18 times lower still image resolution as the Samsung ST90 (4320 x 3240). More ...
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Higher image resolutions mean that the photos are comprised of more pixels, which translate to more detailed and higher quality photos. Also, because they are larger photos, they can be displayed on larger screens or printed out at vastly increased sizes without losing detail.
The Olympus XZ1 has a digital zoom of 4 (as do the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3), but the Ricoh CX6 is a 4.8x digital zoom digital camera (0.8x bigger) and the Samsung ST90 is a 5x digital zoom digital camera (1x bigger). More ...
The digital zoom of a camera is a measure of how much the camera can zoom in by cropping the image received by the camera's sensor. A digital zoom is not as good as an optical zoom as it will result in a reduction in image quality the further you zoom in. This is because fewer of the camera's pixels are being used to capture the image.
A digital zoom allows you to enlarge the subject but this can result in the image becoming blurry. A digital zoom can be used if an optical zoom is not available.
The Olympus XZ1 does not support Full HD video (As does the the Samsung ST90), however the Canon PowerShot A490, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Ricoh CX6 support this feature. More ...
Cameras with full HD video recording can capture video with a resolution of at least 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Full HD video usually appears sharper as more pixels re being recorded.
The Olympus XZ1 has a display resolution of 610, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 is a 115,000 Pixels display resolution digital camera (495,000 pixels lower), the Nikon Coolpix L3 is an 86,000 Pixels display resolution digital camera (524,000 pixels lower), the Ricoh CX6 is a 1,230,000 Pixels display resolution digital camera (620,000 pixels higher) and the Samsung ST90 is a 230,000 Pixels display resolution digital camera (380,000 pixels lower). More ...
The display resolution on a display camera denotes how high detail the display is.
High resolutions on the display of your camera means that the photos you take will be shown in higher detail, allowing you to see them more clearly.
The Olympus XZ1 has received a Kagoo Score of 77, but the Canon PowerShot A490 scored 81 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The Olympus XZ1 is more expensive than the Canon PowerShot A490 by $369, more expensive than the Nikon Coolpix L3 by $99 and more expensive than the Samsung ST90 by $333.
The Olympus XZ1 is older than the Ricoh CX6 by seven months and older than the Samsung ST90 by two months.
The Olympus XZ1 has an average user rating of 90%, but the Canon PowerShot A490 has an average user rating of 100% (based on 1 review).
Olympus digital cameras have an average rating of only 82.8%, however Canon has an average rating of 95%, Nikon has an average rating of 90.6% and Samsung has an average rating of 84.4%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the XZ1 in the US is $499.00 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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