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Pentax Optio M20 Digital Camera Review
by James Murray
Published on December 20, 2006
Specifications
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Pentax Optio M20 Specs
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Type
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Compact
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Price
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0.00
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Length
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3.50
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Width
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1.00
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Height
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2.30
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Weight
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4.20
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Pixels
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7.18 Megapixels
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Effective Pixels
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7.00
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Sensor Type
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1/2.5 interline CCD
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Image Size
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3072 x 2304
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IR Cut Low Pass Filter
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Yes
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Image Format
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JPEG (stills), MOV QuickTime Motion JPEG (video)
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File Size
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7 MB (highest res), 0.13 MB (lowest res)
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Compression
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JPEG (stills), MOV QuickTime JPEG (video)
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Lens
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Pentax Power Zoom Lens, 3x optical zoom (6 elements, 5 groups; 1 aspherical element)
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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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Magnification
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8x
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LCD
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2.5 low reflection TFT color LCD
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Auto Focus Type
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TTL contrast detection AF system
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Focusing Modes
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9-point multi AF, spot, tracking AF
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Focusing Points
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9 points
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Detecting Range
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Standard: 1.3 ft. - infinity; Close-up Wide: 4.0 in - 2.62 ft.; Close-up Tele: 1.92 in. - 1.31 ft.
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Metering Modes
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TTL multi-segment metering
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Shutter Type
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AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter
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Shutter Speed
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4.00
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Self Timer
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yes
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Modes
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4 - 1/2000 sec
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Speed
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Yes
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Burst
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No
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Automatic Modes
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Auto picture, Program, Night scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Kids, Pet, Blur reduction, Food, Frame
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Exposure Compensation
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+/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 steps
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Built in Flash
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Auto, On/Off, Red-eye Reduction
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Flash Range
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< 13 ft.
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Sync Contact
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no
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Resolution
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3072 x 2304
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Settings
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Best, Better, Good
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ISO Sensitivity
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auto; manual:64-1600
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White Balance
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Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light
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Playback Options
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single, 9-image index, magnify (8x), scroll, image rotation, slide show, movie, resize, trimming, digital filter, movie edit, picture frame, red-ey removal, calendar, image and sound copy, erase, protect
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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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Software
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Software S-SW58 (CD-ROM)
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Battery Power Source
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A batteries (2) alkaline or rechargeable NiMH
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Zoom Wide
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38
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Zoom Tele
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114
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Intro Date
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2006-08-21
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fstop Max
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3.10
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fstop Min
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5.90
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Zoom Digi
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4.00
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Movie Mode
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640 x 480 and 320 x 240 at 30 and 15 fps
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Storage Type
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22 MB internal mermory; SD card compatible
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LCD Pixels
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115000
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Resolution Maximum
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3072 x 2304
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Resolution Minimum
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640 x 480
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External Flash
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0
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Weight |
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Color
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7.09
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2.5
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Resolution
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3.77
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2.5
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Noise Auto ISO
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1.31
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2.5
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Noise Manual ISO
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5.72
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2.5
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Low Light
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3.75
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2
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Dynamic Range
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0.00
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2.5
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Flash
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0.00
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2
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Model Design Appearance
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5.50
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1.25
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Size Portability
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6.50
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1.1
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Handling
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6.00
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1.5
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Control Button Positioning Size
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7.00
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0.85
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Front
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6.75
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0.6
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Back
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6.00
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0.6
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Left
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6.75
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0.5
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Right
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6.75
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0.5
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Top
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6.50
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0.6
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Bottom
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5.00
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0.5
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Menu
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7.00
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1.25
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Auto Mode
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7.50
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1.5
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Auto Focus
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7.00
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1.75
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Focus
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5.50
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1
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ISO
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8.25
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1.25
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White Balance
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7.25
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1.25
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Exposure
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7.00
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1
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Metering
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4.00
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1.15
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Shutter Speed
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0.00
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0.9
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Aperture
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0.00
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0.9
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Custom Image Presets
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7.00
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0.75
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Drive Mode
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5.50
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1.2
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Picture Quality Options
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8.50
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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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8.00
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0.9
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Movie Mode
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7.00
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1
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Viewfinder
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0.00
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0.55
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LCD Screen
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5.50
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1.5
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Flash
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6.25
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1.25
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Zoom Lens
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6.00
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1.65
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Memory
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4.00
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0.5
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Battery
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7.50
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1.25
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Startup 1st Shot
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6.58
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2
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Shot Shot
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8.84
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2
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Shutter Shot
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9.37
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2
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Software
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6.00
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0.5
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Jacks / Ports / Plugs
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3.50
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0.4
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Direct Print Options
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7.00
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0.65
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Ease of Use
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7.75
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1.2
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Other Features
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7.00
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0.55
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Value
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7.00
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2
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| Total (weighted) |
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328.04 |
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