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Pocket Cameras

Point-and-shoots with creative, unique features

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SOMETIMES CARRYING A DSLR just isn’t practical and actually may get in the way of taking great shots. When a camera you can slip into your pocket for candid photo opportunities is more of an advantage than having big sensors, fast frame rates and interchangeable lenses, consider today’s ultracompacts, many of which pack plenty of punch with higher-megapixel sensors, HD video recording, GPS navigation, in-camera editing and more.

		Canon Powershot S95 ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $399 With Hybrid IS technology, the Canon PowerShot S95 is especially well suited for macro photography. The image-stabilization system compensates for camera shake in multiple directions, not just vertical or horizontal, allowing you to take sharp-looking close-ups. The 10-megapixel camera shoots 720p high-definition video at 30 fps and has in-camera HDR processing that automatically combines exposure-bracketed shots. The camera also has a 28-105mm (35mm equivalent) ƒ/2.0 lens, 3.8x optical zoom, manual exposure controls and RAW shooting capabilities.
		Casio EXILIM Card EX-S200 ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $179 The 14.1-megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S200 uses a flat lens barrel and lens ring to maintain a body that’s just 0.5 inches at its thinnest point. In addition to recording 1280x720 high-def video at 20 fps, the camera can shoot 1280x960-pixel images at 10 fps for up to 20 shots. A unique Landscape Enhancement Mode includes a Mist Removal feature for clearing up hazy outdoor scenes.
		Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W3 ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $499 Capture high-resolution 3D stills and movies in 3D HD at 720p using the 10-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W3. Images are processed by the newly developed RP (Real Photo) Processor 3D HD, which merges the left and right images into a single image. A mini-HDMI port allows for easy playback on most 3D television systems. The W3 includes a 3.5-inch, 16:9 LCD and HDMI 1.4 for dropping images and videos directly into a 3D-ready TV.

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