ime and tide wait for none, this is a famous proverb. So this year let all of us make a resolution to preserve all the precious moments that we spend with each other, only to be recollected and  remembered later. For preserving these moments we firstly need to capture them with precision and clarity; thus comes the need to have a digital camera that is compact; has rich functionalities and which can be carried everywhere without much trouble. Thus catering to this basic need; the list of top 10 Compact Digital Cameras of the past year 2008 have been presented below.

Canon IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera

This Canon piece is one of the few compact cameras to feature a viewfinder. It features a 14.7 mega-pixel resolution and 3.7x optical zoom to produce good quality images. It uses the DIGIC 4 processor and a complete manual mode that gives better creative control. Additionally this Canon IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera includes Face detection technology, anti blur technology, Auto Red-Eye Correction, Motion Detection Technology and a high light sensitivity factor.

Ricoh GX200 Digital Camera

This Ricoh GX200 Digital Camera features a 12 mega-pixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom, a 4x digital zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD display screen along with a Smooth Imaging Engine III processor. Its positive points include a good and sturdy build, an excellent macro, fabulous portrait mode and easy AF/AE adjustment. This camera gives a higher light sensitivity up-to ISO1600 for sharper images. The only disturbing feature of this camera are that it does not have an in-built viewfinder, however there is a provision for attaching an external viewfinder.

Canon Powershot G9  Digital Camera

This compact digital camera is a favourite amongst a few professional photographers. It features a 12.1 meaga-pixel resolution, 6x optical zoom, a DIGIC III processor, automatic red-eye correction and 25 shooting modes.  Its advantages include a good macro range, the facility to be able to add a lens adapter for more creativity and sturdy camera exterior. The drawback is that few of the shooting modes do not function very effectively. However this features most of the functionalities desired by the consumer.

Nikon Coolpix P6000 Digital Camera

The Nikon Coolpix P6000 is a performance based camera that features a 13.5 mega-pixels of picture resolution, a 4x optical zoom, a 4x digital zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD display. It has an in-built GPS unit that records the locations as geotags. Its exclusive functions include Face-Priority feature and a D-Lighting function. It also includes LAN connectivity for faster uploading of images. Overall this camera comes with easy to navigate menus and produces better colour effects. The only possible drawback of this Nikon Coolpix P6000 Digital Camera is the instructions are a little complex to interpret initially, but once you get used to the navigational functions it is a child’s play.

Samsung NV9 Digital Camera

Samsung has managed to incorporate many new technicalities in the NV9. It primary features include a 10 mega-pixel picture resolution, 5x optical zoom, 11.4x digital zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD display. Its additional features include Dual Image Stabilisation, Face Detection technology, Blink and Smile Detection Technology, Automatic contrast adjustment, a Beauty Shot option wherein the camera automatically adjusts the sharpness and lighting effects to produces beautiful images. However this camera has a slow shutter lag and at higher ISO’s it produces noisy images. Apart from these two disturbances, this Samsung NV9 Compact Digital Camera is a great device to play with.

Sony Cyber-Shot W110/S Digital Camera

The W110 is yet another addition in the Cyber-Shot Series. This Sony Cyber-Shot W110/S Digital Camera features a 7 mega-pixel picture resolution, a  4x optical zoom, a 8x digital zoom and a 2.5-inch LCD display. Its functions include Face and Smile Shutter Detection Technology, High Light Sensitivity of ISO 3200, automatic Scene Selection, Auto Red-eye correction and multiple language support along with Bionz processor for superior quality blur-free images.

Olympus 1030SW Digital Camera

Olympus has introduced a water-proof, shock-proof, crush-proof, dust-proof and freeze-proof compact digital camera. It features a 10 mega-pixels picture resolution, a 3.6x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom and 2.7-inch LCD display. This Olympus 1030SW Digital Camera includes a host of features such as recording higher resolution images of fish and underwater fauna, includes many automated features and scenic modes. As it is completely automated, this may not be the ideal device for you if you prefer to have manual modes.

Panasonic Lumix DMC – FX35 Digital Camera

The Panasonic FX35 features a 10 mega-pixels picture resolution, a 4x optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD display screen. Its features include MEGA O.I.S lens-shift stabilization, PictBridge Compatibility, a Venus Engine IV processor, 21 scene modes and Face Detection Technology. The distinctive feature of this camera is its capability to record 720p HD motion picture and it enables you to watch HD motion pictures on large screen high definition TV by a direct output function. The only possible drawback of this camera is that it is fully automated; hence this Panasonic Lumix DMC – FX35 Digital Camera offers very few manual modes to choose from. So if you are looking out for a camera to experiment with, then unfortunately this is not the one but the functionalities offered by this camera gives you value for your money.

Fujifilm FinePix F50FD  Digital Camera

The F50FD comes with a 12MP image resolution, a 3x optical zoom, 8.2x digital zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD display screen. Its features include Face Detection Technology, Dual Image Stabilisation, Higher Light Sensitivity of ISO 1600 and Continuous Shooting Mode. This Fujifilm FinePix F50FD  Digital Camera also features Aperture and Shutter Priority modes. The drawback of this camera is that it does not perform very well under low light conditions. However if you try its low ISO settings, it is able one of the best images.

Ricoh R8 Digital Camera

Ricoh R8 is a camera with a lot of advanced functionalities. It includes a 10 mega-pixel resolution, 7.1x optical zoom and 4.8x digital zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD screen along with imaging engine III processor. It includes a Face Recognition function and provides CCD Shift vibration that reduces blurred images. This Ricoh R8 Digital Camera comes with a 1cm macro and AF and AE spot control technology along with continuous shooting facility. The drawback however is that all the continuous shots get recorded as a single image and this camera also produces some nasty noise. But overall a decent camera that can produce some exceptional images.

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