5 Best Compact Cameras in the US - January 2021
What Compact Camera to Buy in January 2021?
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70g Lighter Higher Megapixels 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" Image Sensor Size 4320 X 3240 Still Image Resolution Higher Video Resolution 12 Times Higher Video Resolution 7MB Bigger Internal Memory 0.7" Larger Display Diagonal 2 More Items
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1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" Image Sensor Size 150 Battery Life Better Kagoo Score Better Brand |
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Bigger Image Sensor Size Higher Image Resolution 43% Larger Maximum Memory Card Size Larger Display Diagonal Touchscreen $10 Cheaper |
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1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" Image Sensor Size 1.7x Bigger Digital Zoom Smile Detection Newer by 13 Months |
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13% Smaller Digital Zoom Does Not Support Full HD Video 24GB Smaller Maximum Memory Card Size Lower Display Resolution Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $96 Older by Over One Year Worse Brand 2 More Items
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70g Heavier Lower Megapixels Only 3648 X 2736 Still Image Resolution Only 3648 X 2736 Pixels Pixels Image Resolution 30% Smaller Digital Zoom Lower Video Resolution 8% Smaller Display Diagonal Lower Display Resolution More Expensive by $60 Older by Over One Year 4 More Items
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15g Heavier Lower Megapixels Only 1/2.5 to 1/3" (1/2.5)" Image Sensor Size 18 Times Lower Still Image Resolution Lower Image Resolution 30% Smaller Digital Zoom 3 Times Lower Video Resolution 24% Smaller Internal Memory 26% Smaller Display Diagonal 148,000 Pixels Lower Display Resolution Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $330 Older by Over Two Years Worse Brand 8 More Items
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12% Heavier Lower Megapixels Lower Still Image Resolution 0.7x Smaller Digital Zoom Does Not Support Full HD Video Worse Kagoo Score Over One Year Older Worse Brand 2 More Items
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22% Heavier Lower Megapixels Only 640 X 480 Still Image Resolution Does Not Support Full HD Video Only 640 X 480 Pixels Pixels Video Resolution Lower Video Resolution Smaller Internal Memory Significantly Smaller Maximum Memory Card Size Smaller Display Diagonal Only 140 Battery Life Does Not Feature Bluetooth Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $10 Worse Brand 8 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.
A fully featured and remarkably light weight 5x optical zoom camera, with a cheap price.
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Our review analysis indicates that Samsung ST90 has below average user reviews with an average user rating of 60%.
8 Reasons For for Choosing the Samsung ST90
The Samsung ST90 has a weight of 105g, but the Canon PowerShot A490 is a 175g digital camera (70g heavier), the GE A1250 is a 145g digital camera (40g heavier) and the HP CW450T and the Nikon Coolpix L3 are both 120g digital cameras (15g 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 14.4MP digital camera. That's 4.4MP higher than the Canon PowerShot A490 (10MP), 2.2MP higher than the GE A1250 and the HP CW450T (12.2MP) 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 has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size (as are the Canon PowerShot A490, the GE A1250 and the HP CW450T), however 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 Samsung ST90 supports a still image resolution of 4320 x 3240, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 supports a still image resolution of 3648 x 2736, the GE A1250 supports a still image resolution of 640 x 480, the HP CW450T supports a still image resolution of 4032 x 3024 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 supports a still image resolution of 1024 x 768. 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 has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels pixels, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490, the GE A1250 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 have a maximum video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. We do not know what type of maximum video resolution the HP CW450T have. 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. But the best video resolution supported by the GE A1250 is 320 x 240 pixels (12 times lower video resolution). We do not know what types of video resolution the Canon PowerShot A490, the HP CW450T 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.
The Samsung ST90 is a 30MB internal memory digital camera. That's 6MB bigger than the GE A1250 (24MB) and 7MB bigger than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (23MB). 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 is a 2.7" screen digital camera, and so does the HP CW450T. That's 0.7" larger than the Canon PowerShot A490, the GE A1250 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 (2"). 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.
8 Reasons Against for Choosing the Samsung ST90
The Samsung ST90 is a 5x digital zoom digital camera, and so does the HP CW450T. That's 1x bigger than the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 (4x) and 0.7x smaller than the GE A1250 (5.7x). 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 does not support Full HD video (As do the the GE A1250 and the HP CW450T), whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 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 has a maximum memory card size of 8GB (as does the GE A1250), however the HP CW450T is a 32GB maximum memory card size digital camera (24GB 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.
The Samsung ST90 is a 230 pixels display resolution digital camera. That's 115,000 pixels higher than the Canon PowerShot A490 (115,000 Pixels), 4,000 pixels lower than the GE A1250 (234,000 Pixels) and 144,000 pixels higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (86,000 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, however the Canon PowerShot A490 scored 81.
The Samsung ST90 is $36 more expensive than the Canon PowerShot A490, $86 more expensive than the GE A1250 and $96 more expensive than the HP CW450T.
The Samsung ST90 is 13 months older than the GE A1250. The Samsung ST90 is the same age as the HP CW450T.
Samsung digital cameras have an average rating of only 83%, whereas Canon has an average rating of 95% and Nikon has an average rating of 91.1%.
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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10MP
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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 fully featured and low cost 3.3x optical zoom digital camera.
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4 Reasons For for Choosing the Canon PowerShot A490
The Canon PowerShot A490 has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size (as are the GE A1250, the HP CW450T and the Samsung ST90), however 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 number of battery life on the Canon PowerShot A490 is 150, but the GE A1250 only takes 140 battery life. More ...
We do not know the number of battery life taken by the HP CW450T, 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 has received a Kagoo Score of 81, however the GE A1250 scored 77, the HP CW450T scored 73, the Nikon Coolpix L3 scored 72 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
Canon digital cameras have an average rating of 95%, whereas GE only has an average rating of 71.8%, HP only has an average rating of 60.9%, Nikon only has an average rating of 91.1% and Samsung only has an average rating of 83%.
10 Reasons Against for Choosing the Canon PowerShot A490
The Canon PowerShot A490 has a weight of 175g, but the GE A1250 is a 145g digital camera (30g lighter), the HP CW450T and the Nikon Coolpix L3 are both 120g digital cameras (55g lighter) 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 10MP digital camera. That's 2.2MP lower than the GE A1250 and the HP CW450T (12.2MP), 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 supports a still image resolution of 3648 x 2736, whereas the HP CW450T supports a still image resolution of 4032 x 3024 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 Canon PowerShot A490 has a maximum image resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels pixels, but the HP CW450T has a maximum image resolution of 4102 x 3057 pixels. We do not know what type of maximum image resolution the GE A1250 have. 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 4x digital zoom digital camera, and so does the Nikon Coolpix L3. That's 1x smaller than the GE A1250, the HP CW450T and 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 are the GE A1250 and the Nikon Coolpix L3), whereas the Samsung ST90 has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. We do not know what type of maximum video resolution the HP CW450T have. 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 Canon PowerShot A490 is a 2.5" screen digital camera, and so does the GE A1250. That's 0.2" smaller than the HP CW450T, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 (2.7"). 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 pixels display resolution digital camera. That's 119,000 pixels lower than the GE A1250 (234,000 Pixels), 29,000 pixels higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (86,000 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 is $50 more expensive than the GE A1250 and $60 more expensive than the HP CW450T.
The Canon PowerShot A490 is 18 months older than the GE A1250, five months older than the HP CW450T and five months older than the Samsung ST90.
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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Nikon Coolpix L3
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The Nikon Coolpix L3 has a sensor size of 5.1MP and a Kagoo Score of 72. However with a price tag of $399.99 this digital camera is a bit expensive. 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 classic and good spec 3x optical zoom digital camera. Our review analysis indicates that it produces very good images, ergonomic but noisy.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Nikon Coolpix L3 has average expert reviews with an average expert rating of 64%, based on 12 reviews.
14 Reasons Against for Choosing the Nikon Coolpix L3
The Nikon Coolpix L3 has a weight of 120g (as does the HP CW450T), whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 is a 175g digital camera (55g heavier), the GE A1250 is a 145g digital camera (25g 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 5.1MP digital camera. That's 4.9MP lower than the Canon PowerShot A490 (10MP), 7.1MP lower than the GE A1250 and the HP CW450T (12.2MP) 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, but the Canon PowerShot A490, the GE A1250, the HP CW450T and the Samsung ST90 have a 1/2 to 1/2.5" 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 1024 x 768, however the Canon PowerShot A490 supports a still image resolution of 3648 x 2736, the HP CW450T supports a still image resolution of 4032 x 3024 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, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 has a maximum image resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels and the HP CW450T has a maximum image resolution of 4102 x 3057 pixels. We do not know what type of maximum image resolution the GE A1250 have. 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 4x digital zoom digital camera, and so does the Canon PowerShot A490. That's 1x smaller than the GE A1250, the HP CW450T and 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 are the Canon PowerShot A490 and the GE A1250), however the Samsung ST90 has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. We do not know what type of maximum video resolution the HP CW450T have. 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 23MB internal memory digital camera. That's 1MB smaller than the GE A1250 (24MB) 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 has a display diagonal of 2". That's 0.7" smaller than the Canon PowerShot A490, the GE A1250, the HP CW450T and the Samsung ST90 (2.7"). 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 pixels display resolution digital camera. That's 29,000 pixels lower than the Canon PowerShot A490 (115,000 Pixels), 148,000 pixels lower than the GE A1250 (234,000 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 72, but the Canon PowerShot A490 scored 81, the GE A1250 scored 77, the HP CW450T scored 73 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is $270 more expensive than the Canon PowerShot A490, $320 more expensive than the GE A1250, $330 more expensive than the HP CW450T and $234 more expensive than the Samsung ST90.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is eight months older than the Canon PowerShot A490, two years older than the GE A1250, 13 months older than the HP CW450T and 13 months older than the Samsung ST90.
Nikon digital cameras have an average rating of only 91.1%, however Canon has an average rating of 95%.
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 HP CW450T has a sensor size of 12.2MP and a Kagoo Score of 73. With a price tag of $69.99 this digital camera is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the HP CW450T.
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6 Reasons For for Choosing the HP CW450T
The HP CW450T has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size, and so are the Canon PowerShot A490, the GE A1250 and the Samsung ST90, whereas 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 HP CW450T has a maximum image resolution of 4102 x 3057 pixels pixels, which is twice as high image resolution as the Nikon Coolpix L3 (2592 x 1944 pixels). We do not know what type of maximum image resolution the GE A1250 have. 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 HP CW450T is a 32GB maximum memory card size digital camera. That's 24GB larger than the GE A1250 and 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.
HP CW450T is 2.7" screen (as does the Samsung ST90), but the Canon PowerShot A490, the GE A1250 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 are all only 2" screen digital cameras (0.7" 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 HP CW450T has a touchscreen, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490, the GE A1250, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 do not have this feature. More ...
On a camera, this means that the digital display on the back of the camera is touch-sensitive, rather than relying on buttons.
Touchscreens are easier and more intuitive to control.
The HP CW450T is $60 cheaper than the Canon PowerShot A490, $10 cheaper than the GE A1250, $330 cheaper than the Nikon Coolpix L3 and $96 cheaper than the Samsung ST90.
8 Reasons Against for Choosing the HP CW450T
The HP CW450T is a 120g digital camera, and so does the Nikon Coolpix L3. That's 55g lighter than the Canon PowerShot A490 (175g), 25g lighter than the GE A1250 (145g) and 15g 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 HP CW450T has a megapixels of 12.2MP (as does the GE A1250), but the Canon PowerShot A490 is a 10MP digital camera (2.2MP lower), the Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 5.1MP digital camera (7.1MP lower) and the Samsung ST90 is a 14.4MP digital camera (2.2MP 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 HP CW450T supports a still image resolution of 4032 x 3024, 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 HP CW450T has a digital zoom of 5x (as does the Samsung ST90), whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 are both 4x digital zoom digital cameras (1x smaller) and the GE A1250 is a 5.7x digital zoom digital camera (0.7x 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 HP CW450T does not support Full HD video (As do the the GE A1250 and the Samsung ST90), but the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 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 HP CW450T has received a Kagoo Score of 73, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 scored 81, the GE A1250 scored 77 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The HP CW450T is older than the GE A1250 by 13 months. The HP CW450T is the same age as the Samsung ST90.
HP digital cameras have an average rating of only 60.9%, but Canon has an average rating of 95%, GE has an average rating of 71.8%, Nikon has an average rating of 91.1% and Samsung has an average rating of 83%.
The HP CW450T is 94.7mm wide, 61.1mm tall, 27.5mm deep and weighs 0.12kg.
The cheapest price that we could find for the CW450T in the US is $69.99 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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The GE A1250 has a sensor size of 12.2MP and a Kagoo Score of 77. With a price tag of $79.99 this digital camera is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the GE A1250 or read our article on whether you should buy a GE digital camera.
A fully featured and bargain price 5x optical zoom digital camera. It has an image stabiliser, a built-in flash and a digital zoom of 5.7x and features smile detection.
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4 Reasons For for Choosing the GE A1250
The GE A1250 has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size (as are the Canon PowerShot A490, the HP CW450T and the Samsung ST90), whereas 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 GE A1250 is a 5.7x digital zoom digital camera. That's 1.7x bigger than the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 (4x) and 0.7x bigger than the HP CW450T and 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 GE A1250 features smile detection, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490, the HP CW450T, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 do not. More ...
'Smile detection' is a special mode for a digital camera that can detect when the subject is smiling, and take the photo automatically when it detects a smile.
Automatic smile detection makes it easy to capture the perfect moment in a photo, and means you won't miss a brief smile due to poor reflexes.
The GE A1250 is 18 months newer than the Canon PowerShot A490, 13 months newer than the HP CW450T, two years newer than the Nikon Coolpix L3 and 13 months newer than the Samsung ST90
14 Reasons Against for Choosing the GE A1250
The GE A1250 has a weight of 145g, however the Canon PowerShot A490 is a 175g digital camera (30g heavier), the HP CW450T and the Nikon Coolpix L3 are both 120g digital cameras (25g lighter) and the Samsung ST90 is a 105g digital camera (40g 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 GE A1250 is a 12.2MP digital camera, and so does the HP CW450T. That's 2.2MP higher than the Canon PowerShot A490 (10MP), 7.1MP higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (5.1MP) and 2.2MP 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 GE A1250 supports a still image resolution of 640 x 480, but the Canon PowerShot A490 supports a still image resolution of 3648 x 2736, the HP CW450T supports a still image resolution of 4032 x 3024, the Nikon Coolpix L3 supports a still image resolution of 1024 x 768 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 GE A1250 does not support Full HD video (As do the the HP CW450T and the Samsung ST90), but the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3 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 GE A1250 has a maximum video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels pixels (as are the Canon PowerShot A490 and the Nikon Coolpix L3), but the Samsung ST90 has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. We do not know what type of maximum video resolution the HP CW450T have. 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 GE A1250 is 320 x 240 pixels pixels. However the best video resolution supported by the Samsung ST90 is 1280 x 720 pixels (12 times higher video resolution). We do not know what types of video resolution the Canon PowerShot A490, the HP CW450T 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 GE A1250 is a 24MB internal memory digital camera. That's 1MB bigger than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (23MB) and 6MB 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 GE A1250 has a maximum memory card size of 8GB (as does the Samsung ST90), whereas the HP CW450T is a 32GB maximum memory card size digital camera (24GB 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.
GE A1250 is only 2.5" screen, and so does the Canon PowerShot A490. That's 0.2" smaller than the HP CW450T, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 (2.7"). 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 GE A1250 takes 140 battery life, however the Canon PowerShot A490 only takes 150 battery life. More ...
We do not know the number of battery life taken by the HP CW450T, 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 GE A1250 does not feature bluetooth, but the Canon PowerShot A490, the HP CW450T, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 do. More ...
Bluetooth is a communication standard used to wirelessly transfer data between devices. In a digital camera, it is used to send photos between the camera and mobile phones and tablets, or to control external peripherals (such as flashes).
Bluetooth is a necessity to use certain modern camera peripherals, so without this tech you will be limited with what extras you can use.
The GE A1250 has received a Kagoo Score of 77, whereas the Canon PowerShot A490 scored 81 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The GE A1250 is $10 more expensive than the HP CW450T.
GE digital cameras have an average rating of only 71.8%, but Canon has an average rating of 95%, Nikon has an average rating of 91.1% and Samsung has an average rating of 83%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the A1250 in the US is $79.99 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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