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Best subcompact cameras.(LAB TESTS)(Product/service evaluation)
Manufacturers are enticing buyers with promises of capable shooting in low light and ISO settings of 3200 or more. But for most indoor shots, a camera setting of 400 ISO or greater will allow you to shoot with no flash and a quick enough shutter speed to avoid a blurry image.
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Our latest tests reveal three highly rated subcompacts: the 10-megapixel Casio Exilim EX-S10, $250; the 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS, $220; and the 13.6-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot ...
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