New Camera Christmas Gift Guide 2011

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Best affordable Camera

Canon A800: The Canon A800 is the best affordable camera and cost only $79.99 at (Amazon USA), The Canon A800 features 10.0 megapixels and 3.3x optical zoom, 2.5 in. TFT LCD display; Built-in flash; 640 x 480p video recording. It also features Smart AUTO that makes getting your best shot easy every time by automatically and intelligently selecting the proper settings for the camera based on 19 predefined shooting situations.
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Nikon Coolpix L24: The Nikon coolpix L24 features 14.0 Megapixels, 3.6x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens, Available at $84 at Amazon. The Smart Auto mode will automatically choose the right settings, based on 19 predefined common shooting situations (including Portrait, Kids & Pets, Beach, Snow, Foliage, Fireworks, etc). Captures video at 640X480 (VGA) resolution.
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Best Pro-Compact

Nikon COOLPIX P300: Nikon COOLPIX P300 features 12.2 -megapixel CMOS sensor, 4.2x Optical Zoom, high ISO speed of up to 3200 with advanced noise reduction, 4-way VR Image Stabilization System, Full HD Video Recording and Full Manual Controls. The f/1.8 lens is the fastest lens Nikon has ever designed into a COOLPIX camera, it offers a 24-100mm optical zoom range and impressive telephoto performance for razor-sharp images.
The Good: Slim size, F1.8 lens, Fast AF and Full HD Video Recording.
The Bad: No RAW as Canon S100 and visible noise at High ISO.
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Canon PowerShot S100: The PowerShot S100 digital camera employs a new Canon 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, new DIGIC 5 Image Processor, fast f/2.0 lens, and it also features 1080p HD Movies, HDMI output, Intelligent IS Image Stabilization, High-Speed Burst HQ, GPS, 3-inch LCD, and much more! In new powershot S100 you get excellent noise free images even at High ISO settings, Highly recommended for professional photographers.
The Good: Slim Size, very less noise in high ISO, Full Manual, RAW, In Built ND Filter, lens Control Ring and GPS
The Bad: Price bit high
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Best MegaZoom Compact Camera

Canon SX40 HS Highly Recommended Mega Zoom Camera: Canon SX 40 HS is features 12.1MP High Resolution BSI CMOS Sensor, ISO 100 – 3200, 35 X Optical Zoom and Optical image stabilization with Hybrid IS modes, Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor, High Speed Burst Shooting @ 10fps, 1080p Full HD Video with Stereo Sound. The latest-generation Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor brings phenomenal increases in processing speed and power. Improved chip architecture and algorithms deliver greatly expanded functionality with further refinement in image quality.
The Good: Excellent image quality, low noise in High ISO, High Speed Shooting and New Hybrid IS system.
The Bad: No RAW
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Sony HX 100V – Zoom Camera with Excellent Full HD Video: If you are a still and video shooter you will love Sony HX100 V, Sony offers 30X optical Zoom, 16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, Full HD at 60p, 3D still images and panorama, Background Defocus, Backlight Correction HDR and 10Shot/Sec continuous shooting speed.
The Good: More megapixel for larger print, Full HD Video Recording at 60fps
The Bad: Limited 30X optical Zoom.
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Best Full HD Compact Camera

Sony WX9 – Budget Full HD Compact Camera: The Sony WX9 features Full HD Video recording at 60fps and 5X optical Zoom lens, for still you get 16 Megpixel Sony Exmor R CMOS sensor and Fast capture with 10fps at full 16.2 MP resolution, it also features iSweep Panorama for one shot landscapes, 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama.
The Good: Affordable, Full HD at 60i and 16 Megapixel sensor for still
The Bad: limited zoom lens and Macro mode.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V – Highly Recommended Full HD Compact Camera
Sony HX 9V is the best compact Full HD Camera we have ever seen, you get 16X optical zoom lens and Full HD at 60fps with Sony HX9V. Highly Recommended for still and video shooters. It features 16 megapixel Exmor R CMOS Sensor, Full HD 1080/60p with dual record of stills and movies, 16X optical Zoom, built in GPS to geo tag photos, 3D stills and 3D Sweep Panorama mode, additional features include Backlight Correction HDR and Background De-Focus for stunning portrait images.
The Good: 16 Mp, Full HD at 60fps, 16X optical Zoom and GPS
The Bad: NA
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Best Entry Level DSLRs

Nikon D3100 – Best Entry Level DSLR for Still and Video Shooting – Highly Recommended – Nikon D3100 features  14.2-megapixel sensor, It captures Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video, ISO range 100-3200 (expandable to 12800).
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The Good: Affordable, 14megapixel Sensor and Full HD Video.
The Bad: NA
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