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Re-activateAs I walked around the various camera booths at the 2010 Photoplus Expo in New York City, I noticed more bulkier, feature-filled compact cameras targeted at photo enthusiasts than I have in some time—the Nikon Coolpix P7000, for example. I also saw a lot of SLRs.
But make no mistake: Thin cameras are still the most popular type of point-and-shoot. And they appear to be getting thinner still. Check out my photo to see how svelte the 14-megapixel Casio Exilim EX-S200 is. The EX-S200 was announced over the summer, and, according to the specs, it's just .7 inches thick. Although it's very slim, it includes a 4x optical zoom, has wide-angle capability, and captures 720p HD-resolution video.
The EX-S200 also has also some less compelling features, such as Make-Up Mode, which claims to eliminate blemishes and slightly soften your image. It reminds me of HP's touch-up mode from a few years ago. One problem with the mode is that you have to drill down far into the menus to find and activate it.
Is thinness the most important feature you look for in a subcompact? Are special "touch up" type modes important to you? Let us know in comments below.
—Terry Sullivan
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