It’s finally summer, and the more fortunate are on their way to popular beach spots or the relaxing country side. There will be unforgettable moments that you will want to capture on film or your hard drive to preserve forever.
And this is what we are testing here. We are not looking for professional photos, (if so, choose bridge or reflex cameras), but for a camera capable of good image quality in capturing that special moment, mood, or memory. For this the camera will always be in your pocket, be resistant, and fast to switch on and take a picture. This is the goal of this new category of ultra flat cameras. The most popular of them, which contributed to the success of this family of products, is the Canon Ixus. Since its arrival all manufacturers have released their own version to make this category the most popular today.
If we look at all of these cameras, we can see some kind of family resemblance. Except for the Acer CR-8530, all are 2 cm thick, have 5 a megapixel 1/2,5’’ sensor, 3X zoom, most have a 6.4 cm diagonal monitor, and they don’t offer the option of manually adjusting shutter speed or aperture. Also, very often the viewfinder has disappeared. These cameras are sometimes so much alike that it can be disturbing. For example, here side by side are the Kodak and Panasonic models. Both have a metal body and come in different colors. All elements on the front of the cameras are in the exact same place, even the mini grip located under the right hand. The back is also very similar.
