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We are not hardcore photography professionals, nor are we distracted teenagers at the local mega-mart. We aren't trying to impress you with our command of functionality you'll never use, or trying to sell you something you don't need. Rather, we're knowledgable, passionate users of digital cameras in every shape, size, format, and OS. From simple pockets cams to the new-fangled mirrorless micro 4/3rds to professional DSLRs to revolutionary ideas like the Lytro, we test them the same way you use them. If you're looking for comprehensive reviews written in a language you can understand, look no further. If you want to be bombarded by specs, move along.

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Olympus PEN E-PL5 Review
Olympus PEN E-PL5 Review
  • Fast autofocusing system
  • Takes very good photos
  • Requires playing around to learn…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 5
Pentax K-X
Pentax K-X
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0
Nikon 1 J1 Review
Nikon 1 J1 Review
  • Nikon’s first mirrorless camera
  • Quality images in good light, solid…
  • Photos not as good as competitors
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Pentax K-r
Pentax K-r
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0
Olympus PEN E-PM2 Review
Olympus PEN E-PM2 Review
  • Fast autofocusing system
  • Takes very good photos
  • Requires playing around to learn…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Nikon 1 J3 Review
Nikon 1 J3 Review
  • Light, compact stylish design
  • Great 3-inch 921k-Dot LCD
  • Average lens (10-30mm f/3.5-5.6)
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
SONY Alpha DSLR-A560
SONY Alpha DSLR-A560
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0
Olympus E-520
Olympus E-520
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0
Samsung EX2F Review
Samsung EX2F Review
  • Fast, bright F/1.4 lens
  • Beautiful AMOLED display
  • Slow zoom
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Canon PowerShot G3
Canon PowerShot G3
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0
SONY SLT-A33
SONY SLT-A33
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0
Canon EOS Rebel T3 Review
Canon EOS Rebel T3 Review
  • Responsive, good quality…
  • 720p HD Videos at 30 fps
  • No front AF Assist lamp (uses…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 5
Canon PowerShot G11 Review
Canon PowerShot G11 Review
  • Very good picture quality
  • Wide-angle 5x zoom
  • Expensive
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4
Canon PowerShot G12 Review
Canon PowerShot G12 Review
  • Very good picture quality
  • Low noise even in very low light
  • Expensive
Our Score: 4
User Score: 5
Samsung NX10
Samsung NX10
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Review
  • Beautiful, clean design
  • High-quality stills/videos under…
  • Few manual adjustments
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 Review
Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 Review
  • Incredibly fun to use
  • Features galore
  • The lens isn’t very sharp
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Panasonic DMC-GF2
Panasonic DMC-GF2
Our Score: 0
User Score: 0

How we test digital cameras

How we test digital cameras

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