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With the PowerShot D20, Canon is back in line with the competition when it comes to waterproof compacts. The zoom lens isn't the best we've seen, but the camera is pleasant to use and has all the functions you'd expect from an underwater snapper these days (Full HD video, stabilisation, GPS, etc.) |
The Olympus TG-820 brings a very welcome update to the electronics in last year's TG-810. The new components do a much better job in low light and, above all, make the camera a whole lot more responsive. All Olympus needs to do now is update that ageing lens ... |
The Panasonic Lumix FT4 is a straight copy of the FT3. Its only new feature is a boosted GPS which is a minor, if pleasant, addition. This year's FT camera is still likely to retain its position as top dog in the waterproof compact market in 2012, but it doesn't change the game in any significant way. Plus, it still has a fair share of downsides (the screen, in particular). |
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a compact water- and weather-proof snapper aimed at divers, hikers and outdoor types in general. However, the lens and sensitivity are slightly disappointing, which ultimately makes us prefer rivals like the Panasonic FT3. |
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+ Waterproof to 10 m, shockproof from 1.5 m + Excellent macro mode + Good image quality up to 400 ISO + Clear, user-friendly interface + GPS with journey tracker function |
+ Waterproof to 10m, shockproof to 2 m, crushproof to 100 kg + Secure compartment locking system and lens protection shutter + Excellent responsiveness: photo-to-photo turnaround and autofocus are particularly fast + Good design and handling, good screen, easy to use |
+ Waterproof to 12 m, shockproof to 2 m + Image quality at wide-angle settings and low ISO settings + Simple interface, effective iA mode + Image quality in video mode + Advanced GPS tools |
+ Waterproof (10 m), shockproof (1.5 m) and coldproof (-10°C) + Responsive (autofocus, start-up) + Easy to use + GPS works faster than in most cameras (except in built-up areas) |
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- Handling could be improved - Photos with flash are slow to save - Lens doesn't give the most even results at wide-angle settings - From 800 ISO, noise management is a bit disappointing for a BSI CMOS sensor - No A,S, M modes |
- Lens could be better, especially at telephoto settings - Video mode: underexposed images, low-quality sound |
- Lens quality could be more consistent across the frame - Noise and smoothing visible from 400 ISO - Low-def screen - Sound in video mode |
- Picture quality could be better, especially from 800 ISO upwards - Sound quality in video mode - Videos are under-exposed when filmed indoors |
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