5 Best Compact Cameras in the US - July 2020
What Compact Camera to Buy in June 2020?
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| A phenomenally light weight and award winning 5x optical zoom digital camera, with a very good spec and a cheap price. Multiple reviews mentioned that it's compact and able to produce good images. | A fully featured and multi award winning 12x optical zoom camera, with a cheap price. Owners report that this camera has a brilliant zoom and it's really able to produce good images, and easy to use. | Multiple reviews mentioned that this camera isvery able to produce good images, ergonomic but noisy. It's a classic and fully featured 3x optical zoom camera. | A fully featured but 7 year old 12.5x optical zoom digital camera. It has a built-in flash, an HDMI and a display diagonal of 3" and is 3D. | A low cost and fully featured 4x optical zoom camera. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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203g Lighter 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" Image Sensor Size 4320 X 3240 Still Image Resolution 17% Bigger Digital Zoom 8s Faster Flash Recharging Time 1280 X 720 Pixels Pixels Video Resolution |
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1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" Image Sensor Size 1280 X 720 Pixels Pixels Video Resolution Larger Display Diagonal Better Kagoo Score Cheaper by $38 Seven More Awards Much Better Expert Reviews Significantly Better User Reviews Better Brand Better Tecnozoom.it Review Score 4 More Items
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Higher Megapixels 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" Image Sensor Size 4608 X 3456 Pixels Pixels Image Resolution 1280 X 720 Pixels Pixels Video Resolution Bigger Internal Memory 1" Larger Display Diagonal HDMI 3D Newer by Two Years 3 More Items
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Bigger Image Sensor Size 1x Bigger Digital Zoom 43% Larger Maximum Memory Card Size Touchscreen Lighter |
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Lower Megapixels Does Not Support Full HD Video 4.9MB Smaller Internal Memory 24GB Smaller Maximum Memory Card Size 10% Smaller Display Diagonal Lower Display Resolution Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $38 Older by Over Two Years Six Less Awards Expert Review Rating is Considerably Worse User Review Rating is Vastly Worse Worse Brand Worse CNET.co.uk Review Score 8 More Items
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A Lot Heavier Lower Megapixels Only 4000 X 3000 Still Image Resolution Only 4000 X 3000 Pixels Pixels Image Resolution 1x Smaller Digital Zoom A Lot Slower Flash Recharging Time Vastly Lower Display Resolution Older by Over Three Years 2 More Items
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15g Heavier Lower Megapixels Only 1/2.5 to 1/3" (1/2.5)" Image Sensor Size 46 Times Lower Still Image Resolution Lower Image Resolution Smaller Digital Zoom 3 Times Lower Video Resolution Smaller Internal Memory 34% Smaller Display Diagonal 374,000 Pixels Lower Display Resolution Worse Kagoo Score More Expensive by $272 Older by Over Three Years Expert Review Rating is Considerably Worse Overall Review Rating is Hugely Worse Worse Brand Worse Tecnozoom.it Review Score 11 More Items
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67g Heavier Lower Still Image Resolution 20% Smaller Digital Zoom Does Not Support Full HD Video Does Not Have a GPS Does Not Support Wi-Fi Does Not Feature Bluetooth 0.05kg Heavier Worse Kagoo Score Not Currently Available Worse Brand 5 More Items
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12% Heavier Lower Megapixels Lower Still Image Resolution Lower Image Resolution Does Not Support Full HD Video Marginally Smaller Display Diagonal Worse Kagoo Score $69 More Expensive Over Two Years Older Worse Brand 4 More Items
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Samsung ST90
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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 fair 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 phenomenally light weight and award winning 5x optical zoom digital camera, with a very good spec and a cheap price. Multiple reviews mentioned that it's compact and able to produce good images.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Samsung ST90 has ok 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, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a 308g digital camera (203g heavier), the HP CW450T and the Nikon Coolpix L3 are both 120g digital cameras (15g heavier) and the Olympus VR-360 is a 172g digital camera (67g 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 has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size (as are the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, the HP CW450T and the Olympus VR-360), 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 SX130 IS supports a still image resolution of 4000 x 3000, the HP CW450T supports a still image resolution of 4032 x 3024, the Nikon Coolpix L3 supports a still image resolution of 640 x 480 and the Olympus VR-360 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, and so does the HP CW450T. That's 1x bigger than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Olympus VR-360 (4x). 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 flash recharging time of 4, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a 12s flash recharging time digital camera (8s slower). More ...
'Flash Recharge Time' measures the amount of time needed for the flash to reach full power after a shot.
Faster flash recharge times allow you to use the flash sooner, meaning less time wasted between shots.
The Samsung ST90 has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels pixels (as are the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the Olympus VR-360), whereas the Nikon Coolpix L3 only has 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.
14 Reasons Against for Choosing the Samsung ST90
The Samsung ST90 is a 14.4 digital camera. That's 2.2MP higher than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the HP CW450T (12.2MP), 9.3MP higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (5.1MP) and 1.6MP lower than the Olympus VR-360 (16MP). 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 does not support Full HD video (As do the the HP CW450T and the Olympus VR-360), whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 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 is a 30 internal memory digital camera. That's 7MB bigger than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (23MB) and 4.9MB smaller than the Olympus VR-360 (34.9MB). 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, 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 2.7 screen digital camera, and so does the HP CW450T. That's 0.3" smaller than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the Olympus VR-360 (3") and 0.7" larger than 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.
The Samsung ST90 is a 230 display resolution digital camera, and so does the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. That's 144,000 pixels higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (86,000 Pixels) and 230,000 pixels lower than the Olympus VR-360 (460,000 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 SX130 IS scored 82.
The Samsung ST90 is $38 more expensive than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS.
The Samsung ST90 is two years older than the Olympus VR-360. The Samsung ST90 is the same age as the HP CW450T.
The Samsung ST90 has only received 1 award, whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has received 7 awards.
The Samsung ST90's average expert score is only 68%, however the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS's is 78% (based on 45 reviews).
The Samsung ST90's average user score is only 60%, however the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS's is 88% (based on 181 reviews).
Samsung digital cameras have an average rating of only 83.2%, whereas Canon has an average rating of 95% and Nikon has an average rating of 90.6%.
Whilst the Samsung ST90 has received a review score of 50% from CNET.co.uk, the Nikon Coolpix L3's rating was 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 SX130 IS
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The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a sensor size of 12.1MP and a Kagoo Score of 82. With a price tag of $128.00 this digital camera is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS or read our article on whether you should buy a Canon digital camera.
A fully featured and multi award winning 12x optical zoom camera, with a cheap price. Owners report that this camera has a brilliant zoom and it's really able to produce good images, and easy to use.
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Multiple reviews mentioned that Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has good expert reviews and great user reviews with an average overall rating of 84%, based on 226 reviews.
10 Reasons For for Choosing the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size (as are the HP CW450T, the Olympus VR-360 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 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels pixels (as are the Olympus VR-360 and the Samsung ST90), but the Nikon Coolpix L3 only has 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.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is 3 screen, and so does the Olympus VR-360. That's 0.3" larger 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 SX130 IS has received a Kagoo Score of 82, whereas the HP CW450T scored only 72, the Nikon Coolpix L3 scored only 72, the Olympus VR-360 scored only 72 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is $69.03 cheaper than the HP CW450T, $271.99 cheaper than the Nikon Coolpix L3 and $37.99 cheaper than the Samsung ST90.
The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has received 7 awards from expert review sites, but the HP CW450T has received no awards, the Nikon Coolpix L3 has received no awards, the Olympus VR-360 has received no awards and the Samsung ST90 has received 1 award.
Based on 45 expert reviews, the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has an average review score of 78%, whereas the Nikon Coolpix L3 has an average rating of 64% (based on 12 reviews) and the Samsung ST90 has an average rating of 68% (based on 4 reviews).
Based on 181 user reviews, the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has an average review score of 88%, whereas the Samsung ST90 has an average rating of 60% (based on 2 reviews).
Canon digital cameras have an average rating of 95%, but HP only has an average rating of 61.2%, Nikon only has an average rating of 90.6%, Olympus only has an average rating of 82% and Samsung only has an average rating of 83.2%.
Tecnozoom.it gave the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS a review score of 70%, but the Nikon Coolpix L3 only has a rating of 60% from the same site.
8 Reasons Against for Choosing the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a weight of 308, however the HP CW450T and the Nikon Coolpix L3 are both 120g digital cameras (188g lighter), the Olympus VR-360 is a 172g digital camera (136g lighter) and the Samsung ST90 is a 105g digital camera (203g 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 SX130 IS is a 12.1 digital camera. That's 0.1MP lower than the HP CW450T (12.2MP), 7MP higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (5.1MP), 3.9MP lower than the Olympus VR-360 (16MP) and 2.3MP 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 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS supports a still image resolution of 4000 x 3000, but 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 SX130 IS has a maximum image resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels pixels, however the HP CW450T has a maximum image resolution of 4102 x 3057 pixels and the Olympus VR-360 has a maximum image resolution of 4608 x 3456 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 SX130 IS is a 4 digital zoom digital camera, and so do the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Olympus VR-360. That's 1x smaller 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 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a flash recharging time of 12, however the Samsung ST90 is a 4s flash recharging time digital camera (8s faster). More ...
'Flash Recharge Time' measures the amount of time needed for the flash to reach full power after a shot.
Faster flash recharge times allow you to use the flash sooner, meaning less time wasted between shots.
The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a 230 display resolution digital camera, and so does the Samsung ST90. That's 144,000 pixels higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (86,000 Pixels) and 230,000 pixels lower than the Olympus VR-360 (460,000 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 SX130 IS is 11 months older than the HP CW450T, three years older than the Olympus VR-360 and 11 months older than the Samsung ST90.
The cheapest price that we could find for the PowerShot SX130 IS in the US is $128.00 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.
Multiple reviews mentioned that this camera isvery able to produce good images, ergonomic but noisy. It's a classic and fully featured 3x optical zoom camera.
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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%, however the Samsung ST90 only has a rating of 50% from the same site.
17 Reasons Against for Choosing the Nikon Coolpix L3
The Nikon Coolpix L3 has a weight of 120 (as does the HP CW450T), whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a 308g digital camera (188g heavier), the Olympus VR-360 is a 172g digital camera (52g 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 7.1MP lower than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the HP CW450T (12.2MP), 10.9MP lower than the Olympus VR-360 (16MP) 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 SX130 IS, the HP CW450T, the Olympus VR-360 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 640 x 480, however the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS supports a still image resolution of 4000 x 3000, the HP CW450T supports a still image resolution of 4032 x 3024, the Olympus VR-360 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, whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a maximum image resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels, the HP CW450T has a maximum image resolution of 4102 x 3057 pixels and the Olympus VR-360 has a maximum image resolution of 4608 x 3456 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 SX130 IS and the Olympus VR-360. That's 1x smaller 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 Nikon Coolpix L3 has a maximum video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels pixels, however the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, the Olympus VR-360 and the Samsung ST90 have 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 23 internal memory digital camera. That's 11.9MB smaller than the Olympus VR-360 (34.9MB) 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 1" smaller than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the Olympus VR-360 (3") and 0.7" smaller than 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 display resolution digital camera. That's 144,000 pixels lower than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the Samsung ST90 (230,000 Pixels) and 374,000 pixels lower than the Olympus VR-360 (460,000 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 only received a Kagoo Score of 72, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS scored 82 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is $272 more expensive than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, $203 more expensive than the HP CW450T and $234 more expensive than the Samsung ST90.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is two months older than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, 13 months older than the HP CW450T, four years older than the Olympus VR-360 and 13 months older than the Samsung ST90.
The Nikon Coolpix L3 only has an average expert score of 64%, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has an average expert rating of 78% (based on 45 reviews) and the Samsung ST90 has an average expert rating of 68% (based on 4 reviews).
The Nikon Coolpix L3 only has an average overall score of 64%, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has an average overall rating of 84% (based on 226 reviews) and the Samsung ST90 has an average overall rating of 66% (based on 6 reviews).
Nikon digital cameras have an average rating of only 90.6%, however Canon has an average rating of 95%.
Whilst the Nikon Coolpix L3 has received a review score of 60% from Tecnozoom.it, the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS's rating was 70%.
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 Olympus VR-360 has a sensor size of 16MP and a Kagoo Score of 72. With a price tag of $0.00 this digital camera is good value for money. For further details check out our full review of the Olympus VR-360 or read our article on whether you should buy a Olympus digital camera.
A fully featured but 7 year old 12.5x optical zoom digital camera. It has a built-in flash, an HDMI and a display diagonal of 3" and is 3D.
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9 Reasons For for Choosing the Olympus VR-360
The Olympus VR-360 is a 16 digital camera. That's 3.8MP higher than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the HP CW450T (12.2MP), 10.9MP higher than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (5.1MP) and 1.6MP higher 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 Olympus VR-360 has a 1/2 to 1/2.5" (1/2.3)" image sensor size (as are the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, 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 Olympus VR-360 has a maximum image resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels pixels, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS only has a maximum image resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels, the HP CW450T only has a maximum image resolution of 4102 x 3057 pixels and 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 Olympus VR-360 has a maximum video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels pixels (as are the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the Samsung ST90), whereas the Nikon Coolpix L3 only has 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 Olympus VR-360 is a 34.9 internal memory digital camera. That's 11.9MB bigger than the Nikon Coolpix L3 (23MB) and 4.9MB bigger 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 Olympus VR-360 is a 3 screen digital camera, and so does the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. That's 0.3" larger 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 Olympus VR-360 has an HDMI, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, the HP CW450T, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 do not have this feature. 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 VR-360 is a 3D digital camera, whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, the HP CW450T, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 are not. More ...
3D compatible cameras can take 3D photos with varying degrees of success. Cameras with 2 lenses will generally be able to capture the best 3D pictures.
3D pictures allow you to capture the feel of a place better than a 2D picture could. However you will need a 3D compatible screen to appreciate the results.
The Olympus VR-360 was released three years after the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, released two years after the HP CW450T, released four years after the Nikon Coolpix L3 and released two years after the Samsung ST90
11 Reasons Against for Choosing the Olympus VR-360
The Olympus VR-360 has a weight of 172, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a 308g digital camera (136g heavier), the HP CW450T and the Nikon Coolpix L3 are both 120g digital cameras (52g lighter) and the Samsung ST90 is a 105g digital camera (67g 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 Olympus VR-360 supports a still image resolution of 1280 x 960, whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS supports a still image resolution of 4000 x 3000, 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 Olympus VR-360 is a 4 digital zoom digital camera, and so do the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the Nikon Coolpix L3. That's 1x smaller 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 Olympus VR-360 does not support Full HD video (As do the the HP CW450T and the Samsung ST90), whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 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 Olympus VR-360 does not have a GPS, however the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, the HP CW450T, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 have this feature. More ...
GPS allows the camera to know where it is in the world and to automatically tag each of your photos with the location it was taken at.
If your photos have been tagged with a GPS location you can see where they were taken, automatically let your favourite photo software or website retrieve the address for that location or display them on a map.
The Olympus VR-360 does not support Wi-Fi, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, the HP CW450T, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Samsung ST90 do. More ...
WiFi connectivity allows you upload photos to your computer and the internet without connecting the camera to the computer with a cable.
WiFi connectivity makes it easier to upload your photos as you will not need a cable. Most cameras will also allow you to print photos via Wifi.
The Olympus VR-360 does not feature bluetooth, whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, 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 Olympus VR-360 is a 0.17 heavy digital camera, whereas the HP CW450T is a 0.12kg heavy digital camera (0.05kg lighter).
The Olympus VR-360 has only received a Kagoo Score of 72, however the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS scored 82 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
We couldn't find any retailers that are currently selling the product. More ...
Olympus digital cameras have an average rating of only 82%, whereas Canon has an average rating of 95%, Nikon has an average rating of 90.6% and Samsung has an average rating of 83.2%.
The Olympus VR-360 is 104.3mm wide, 60.2mm tall, 28.3mm deep and weighs 0.172kg.
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The HP CW450T has a sensor size of 12.2MP and a Kagoo Score of 72. With a price tag of $197.03 this digital camera is fair value for money. For further details check out our full review of the HP CW450T.
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5 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 SX130 IS, the Olympus VR-360 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 digital zoom of 5 (as does the Samsung ST90), whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, the Nikon Coolpix L3 and the Olympus VR-360 are all only 4x digital zoom digital cameras (1x smaller). 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 is a 32 maximum memory card size digital camera. That's 24GB 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 HP CW450T has a touchscreen, whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, the Nikon Coolpix L3, the Olympus VR-360 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.
HP CW450T is 0.12 heavy. That's 0.05kg lighter than the Olympus VR-360 (0.17kg).
10 Reasons Against for Choosing the HP CW450T
The HP CW450T is a 120 digital camera, and so does the Nikon Coolpix L3. That's 188g lighter than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS (308g), 52g lighter than the Olympus VR-360 (172g) 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 12.2, but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a 12.1MP digital camera (0.1MP lower), the Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 5.1MP digital camera (7.1MP lower), the Olympus VR-360 is a 16MP digital camera (3.8MP higher) 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 maximum image resolution of 4102 x 3057 pixels pixels, however the Olympus VR-360 has a maximum image resolution of 4608 x 3456 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 HP CW450T does not support Full HD video (As do the the Olympus VR-360 and the Samsung ST90), but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 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.
HP CW450T is only 2.7 screen (as does the Samsung ST90), but the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and the Olympus VR-360 are both 3" screen digital cameras (0.3" larger) and the Nikon Coolpix L3 is a 2" screen digital camera (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 only received a Kagoo Score of 72, whereas the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS scored 82 and the Samsung ST90 scored 78.
The HP CW450T is more expensive than the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS by $69 and more expensive than the Samsung ST90 by $31.
The HP CW450T is older than the Olympus VR-360 by two years. The HP CW450T is the same age as the Samsung ST90.
HP digital cameras have an average rating of only 61.2%, but Canon has an average rating of 95%, Nikon has an average rating of 90.6%, Olympus has an average rating of 82% and Samsung has an average rating of 83.2%.
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 $197.03 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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