By Emily Raymond
Head2Head Reviews Staff

Introduction: The Matchup

Sign of the times? The Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD merge enthusiast and budget concerns, adding economy to the popular ultra-zoom class.

By Patrick Singleton
Head2Head Reviews

Introduction: The Matchup

The two most expensive DSLRs from Canon and Nikon are notable mainly for their pixel counts.

The Canon 1Ds Mark III and the Nikon D3X record 21.1 and 24.5 megapixels, respectively. The file sizes may seem enormous to most photographers; they strain the limits of the cameras' processors and data arteries. The cameras' large files make 2GB memory cards look puny, and clog hard drives. DVD backup schemes begin to look clumsy.

By Alex Burack
Editor-in-chief, Head-2-Head Reviews

Introduction: The Matchup
Canon and Olympus are both major players in the DSLR space, stocking a range of interchangeable lens cameras for photographers of all levels. The 15.1-megapixel Canon EOS 50D and the 12.3-megapixel Olympus EVOLT E-30 occupy similar positions in their respective lines, balancing automation and versatility at a low four-digit price point. Both cameras integrate a familiar collection of point-and-shoot support, though not at the expense of performance or control. Priced just beyond the $1,000 mark, these feature-laden DSLRs arguably offer the best values within their established product lines.

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By Emily Raymond

Introduction: The Matchup
The Olympus Stylus 1050 SW and Pentax Optio W60 are among a handful of waterproof and freezeproof digital cameras on the market. An ideal accessory for vacationers and outdoor adventurists, these amphibious cameras offer typical imaging specifications for a point-and-shoot model, including 10 megapixels and ISO sensitivity up to 1600, and convenient automated modes such as Face & Smile Detection, Panoramic stitch, and Underwater capture. Both cameras, priced at about $300, are relatively affordable.

Most of you own DSLRs, but some of you use high-quality point-and-shoots. Others carry a point-and-shoot when your bigger camera is too much to lug with you to an event. In any case, you may want to supplement your DSLR with a convenient point-and-shoot, or upgrade your current model. Perhaps you want to buy a camera for a friend who is just getting started in photography or a relative who needs a new camera.

In its March issue, Consumer Reports (subscription required) rates 15 point-and-shoot digitals, ranking them according to category: Subcompact (for those who need a camera that fits into a purse or pocket), Compact (for those who want the basics at a low price or advanced features), and Superzoom (for people who need an extremely versatile zoom lens).