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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Videos
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Comparisons
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12.Conclusion
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13.Specs & Ratings
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14.Comments
Resolution
Resolution (15.94)
In our normal course of testing, we would look at resolution at three different focal lengths of the lens. The iPhones don't use optical zoom, so it has only one fixed focal length. Because of this, we were only able to look at one distance. The iPhone 3G S did very well in terms of distortion and chromatic aberration, but had very low sharpness. Click here for more on how we test resolution.
Distortion
The 3G S has very low distortion, just 0.20% barreling at its sole focal length of 3.85mm. This is an improvement over both other iPhones, and significantly better than the Sony T900.
Sharpness (3.76)
Even with the new three-megapixel sensor, the iPhone 3G S has very low sharpness. The images all look distinctly soft.
Chromatic Aberration (9.15)
The fixed focal length lens showed very low chromatic aberration. With an image this small, and this lens, you won't have to worry about color fringing.
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In terms of overall resolution, the iPhone 3G S is a bit of a step up from the 3G, a significant improvement over the original iPhone, and manages to outscore the Sony T900 due to the iPhone's much better distortion score.
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Picture Quality & Size Options (2.00)
The Apple iPhone 3G S has no options for picture quality or size. You are restrained to the three-megapixel mode that is the camera's maximum resolution.
Image Stabilization (0.00)
The iPhone has no image stabilization system.
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Latest News
& Reviews
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07-Feb-2012
Olympus OM-D E-M5 First Impressions Review
We’ve gotten our hands on Olympus’ latest bit of retro flavor, the E-M5. The camera will revive the famous OM line of interchangeable lens cameras with a digital spin. Read on for our full impressions after spending some time with this mix of old school and new. Read More...
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07-Feb-2012
Olympus reveals two new point-and-shoot models
Olympus has announced two new fixed lens models today, the long zoom SZ-31MR iHS and the durable TOUGH TG-820 iHS. This news arrives alongside the announcement of Olympus’ impressive new E-M5 which, conveniently, we’ve already had our hands on. Read More...
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$462.251Panasonic Lumix FZ150
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$378.892Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon's SX30 got a CMOS makeover that resulted in the SX40 HS, an impressive ultrazoom that captures beautiful shots in almost any scenario. Read full 16-part review
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Panasonic resists the urge to cram more megapixels and more focal length into their latest ultrazoom. The FZ47 instead focuses on image quality and features, resulting in an incredibly strong camera that we loved shooting with. Read full 16-part review
$362.59TypesAny Zoom3,5.13.1x to 5x Zoom5.1,105.1x to 9.9x Zoom10,10x & Larger ZoomAny Megapixels0,8< 8 Megapixels8,108 to 10 Megapixels10,> 10 Megapixels -
$429.005Canon PowerShot S100
Canon's PowerShot S100 improves on the popular S95 and takes its place at the top of the point-and-shoot food chain. Read full 16-part review
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Features
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DigitalCameraInfo New Year's Giveaway
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DigitalCameraInfo.com 2011 Select Awards
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