Casio Exilim EX-V8
Digital Camera Review
Sep 28, 2007
- By Karen M. Cheung
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Following the V7, which Casio called the “world’s slimmest digital camera with a 7x optical zoom” is the sophomore edition of its highest optical zoom camera, the Exilim EX-V8. Introduced in August 2007, the Exilim V8 carries the same 7x optical zoom lens but comes with a higher 8.1-megapixel count. Along with the increased resolution comes the addition of a YouTube Capture mode, making this camera not only a digital still camera but a heavily-marketed point-and-shoot video recorder for easy sharing. The Casio Exilim EX-V8 has a price tag of $329.99.
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Specs Table
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Casio Exilim EX-V8 Specs
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Type
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Point-and-Shoot
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Price
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329.99
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Length
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3.76
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Width
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1.00
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Height
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2.35
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Weight
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5.26
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Pixels
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8.29 Megapixels
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Effective Pixels
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8.10
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Sensor Type
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1/2.5-inch CCD
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Image Size
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3264 × 2448
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Aspect Ratio
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4:3
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IR Cut Low Pass Filter
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Yes
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Media
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SD
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Image Format
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JPEG (stills), MOV (video), WAV (audio)
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Compression
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JPEG (stills), MOV (video), WAV (audio)
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Lens
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7x optical zoom (12 lenses in 9 groups, aspherical lens)
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Lens Mount
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no
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Compatible Lenses
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n/a
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Viewfinder
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no
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Diopter Adjustment
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n/a
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LCD
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2.5 inch TFT color LCD
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Auto Focus Type
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Contrast Detection
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Detecting Range
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Auto: 15.75 in. - infinity; Macro: 3.94 in. - 19.69; manual: 3.94 in. - infinity
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AF Assist Illuminator
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yes
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Metering Modes
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Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot metering
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Shutter Type
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CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter
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Self Timer
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10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
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Modes
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Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter priority, Manual, Movie
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Speed
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Yes
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Burst
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Yes
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Automatic Modes
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34 Best Shot modes
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Exposure Compensation
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+/- 2EV in 1/3 EV steps
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Built in Flash
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Auto, Off, On, Soft, Red-eye reduction
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Flash Range
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Normal Wide: 0.33 - 8.54 ft.; Normal Tele: 3.28 - 5.58 ft.; Rapid Flash Wide: 1.31 - 7.22 ft.; Rapid Flash Tele: 3.28 - 4.59 ft.
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Resolution
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3264 × 2448
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Settings
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Fine, Normal, Economy
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ISO Sensitivity
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Auto to 800
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White Balance
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Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual
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Direct Printing
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Yes
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Video Output
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Yes
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Battery Power Source
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Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50) x 1
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Zoom Wide
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38
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Zoom Tele
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266
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Intro Date
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2007-08-28
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fstop Max
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3.40
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fstop Min
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5.30
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Zoom Digi
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4.00
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Movie Mode
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Auto
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Storage Type
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11.8 MB internal memory, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC Plus compatible
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LCD Pixels
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230400
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Resolution Maximum
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3264 × 2448
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Resolution Minimum
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640 × 480
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Weight |
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Color
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5.56
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2.75
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Resolution
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5.45
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2.5
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Noise Auto ISO
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1.40
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2
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Noise Manual ISO
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6.08
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3
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Model Design Appearance
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7.50
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1.25
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Low Light
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5.37
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2.25
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Size Portability
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7.50
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1.1
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Handling
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5.00
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1.5
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Control Button Positioning Size
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4.00
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0.85
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Front
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8.00
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0.6
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Back
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7.75
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0.6
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Left
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7.50
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0.5
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Right
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7.50
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0.5
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Top
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7.75
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0.6
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Menu
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7.75
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0.95
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Bottom
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5.00
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0.5
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Auto Mode
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6.50
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1.5
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Auto Focus
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7.75
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1.5
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Focus
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2.00
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1.25
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ISO
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7.00
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1.25
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White Balance
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7.75
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1.25
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Exposure
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8.00
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0.5
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Metering
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7.00
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1.1
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Shutter Speed
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5.00
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0.9
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Aperture
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4.00
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0.9
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Custom Image Presets
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9.25
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0.75
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Drive Mode
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4.75
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1
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Picture Qualit Options
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7.00
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0.5
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Picture Effects Mode
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8.00
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0.5
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Playback Mode
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7.50
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0.9
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Movie Mode
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7.25
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1
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Viewfinder
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0.00
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0.8
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LCD Screen
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7.50
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1.25
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Flash
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4.50
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1.25
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Zoom Lens
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8.00
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1.5
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Memory
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3.75
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0.5
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Startup 1st Shot
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8.80
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1.75
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Shot Shot
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8.50
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1.75
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Shutter Shot
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9.00
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1.75
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Software
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5.25
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0.5
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Jacks / Ports / Plugs
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5.00
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0.4
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Direct Print
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6.00
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0.65
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Ease of Use
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7.00
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0.95
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Battery
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4.75
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0.75
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Other Features
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5.25
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0.55
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Value
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6.25
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1.85
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Dynamic Range
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5.09
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2.5
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Video Performance
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5.42
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1.75
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Processing Speed
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7.60
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1.75
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White Balance Performance
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7.43
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1.8
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| Total (weighted) |
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374.30 |
