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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 E-P3 Review
Olympus E-P3 Review
  • Incredibly high speed
  • Touchscreen and 3D shooting
  • Still no viewfinder
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX100V Review
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX100V Review
  • 16.2-megapixel CMOS imager
  • Outstanding 1080p videos
  • Screen wipes out in strong sunshine
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review
  • 12-megapixel BSI CMOS imager
  • 18x wide-angle zoom (25-450mm)
  • Images not super sharp at full zoom
Our Score: 4
User Score: 5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Review
  • 8x wide-angle zoom (28-224mm)
  • 3-inch screen touch screen
  • Very noisy above ISO 400
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Samsung PL210 Review
Samsung PL210 Review
  • 10x optical zoom is surprising for…
  • Chassis has a low quality, unsturdy…
  • Navigating manual controls is…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 3
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Review
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Review
  • Quick shutter
  • Impressive display resolution
  • Battery life
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 Review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 Review
  • Excellent 16MP stills
  • Outstanding AVCHD videos
  • Digital noise at ISO 800 and above
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4.5
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Review
  • Responsive touchscreen
  • Impressive in low light
  • Too small
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Nikon Coolpix P7000 Review
Nikon Coolpix P7000 Review
  • Very good, accurate photos
  • Tweaks galore
  • Relatively expensive
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Olympus XZ-1 Review
Olympus XZ-1 Review
  • Quality feel, comfortable size and…
  • Lens capabilities are impressive
  • Interface might throw off even some…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 0
Canon EOS Rebel T3i Review
Canon EOS Rebel T3i Review
  • Fine 18-megapixel images
  • Excellent 3-inch vari-angle LCD
  • Tends to run warm indoors
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4
Nikon D7000 Review
Nikon D7000 Review
  • 16.2MP APS-C DSLR
  • Terrific photos
  • Hard to find and forget about a price…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4.5
Olympus PEN E-PL2 Review
Olympus PEN E-PL2 Review
  • Stylish body and nice size
  • Low-noise images
  • Nearly as expensive as a capable DSLR
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3.5
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Review
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Review
  • Very nice auto stereoscopic display
  • Twin CCDs, two lenses
  • Expensive
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Canon EOS 60D Review
Canon EOS 60D Review
  • Excellent color accuracy
  • You can actually shoot at 12,800 ISO
  • Still not a fan of DSLR HD video;…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Review
  • 24x wide-angle zoom
  • High burst rates
  • Underwhelming video and picture…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 2
Nikon D3100 Review
Nikon D3100 Review
  • Terrific 14.2MP stills
  • Noise well under control at high ISOs
  • Mic picks up lens noise when shooting…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 3
Canon PowerShot SD4500 Review
Canon PowerShot SD4500 Review
  • 10x optical image stabilized lens
  • 3-inch widescreen LCD
  • Body color is problematic
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
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
Canon PowerShot S95 Review
Canon PowerShot S95 Review
  • Excellent low-light shooter
  • Better than usual Canon…
  • Button placement takes getting used…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 5

How we test digital cameras

How we test digital cameras

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