I first bought this camera as a replacement to the ever so annoying Canon A20. It was relatively cheap at the time, around £199.99, now it is around £149.99, which is reasonable.
Picture Quality = 9/10 =================
The picture quality on this camera is very good; it produces a nice clear image. This can sometime be ruined when the camera gets into what I call, A Very Bad Camera Mood. The camera starts distorting the pictures you take which is incredibly annoying. It may also make the picture orange and bright and I have no idea why. If anyone does know please could they tell me? Overall though the picture quality is very good and is only bad when the camera gets grumpy.
Features = 8/10 ===========
This camera has a whole host of features including, Best Shot Selector, (BSS, automatically determines what strength of flash, if any, should be used). The camera also has lots of different settings for when you are taking photos. There is: Snowy, Sunny, Night Time, Silhouette, Standard, Replay and Movie Maker. The movies are very good, they are fun and simple, yet there is no sound, which is so annoying! Overall the features of this phone are very good.
Ease of Use = 10/10 ===============
This camera is very easy to use; you just flick the switch, wait a moment and then start taking your pictures. The swivel knob is also very easy to use, you just spin to the selection that you want and then it goes to that selection, which is very quick and easy. Overall the ease of use is ‘very easy.’
This camera is very durable, it can hold its own when you drop it and I’ve yet to come across a problem with it related to dropping etc. The camera is also very reliable, as it has never failed me; it turns on quickly and gets to work. Overall the durability and reliability are very good.
Size & Weight = 7/10 ================
This is really the only place where the camera lets itself down; it is quite large and can be quite awkward in your pocket or bag. Along with the size is also the disappointing weight, which is quite heavy. Overall the size and weight are the only things that let this camera down.
Look & Design = 8/10 ================
This camera is very well designed, as it is ergonomic and smooth, with nice buttons and an easy to use on/off switch. It is also quite nice to look at with its nice blue blob around the lens and all the other nice colours including silver. Overall the look and design of this camera is very good and nice.
Value for Money = 9/10 ==================
For the reasonable amount of money you’ll be parting with, around 150 pounds this camera is relatively cheap, as you are getting a solidly built camera with plenty of good features to keep you going. Overall the value for money is very good.
This camera overall is very good with a few faults. It is a good first time digital camera but if you’re looking for a more professional camera this is not for you. This is more for the fun type that just want a good quick camera that they can use quickly.
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