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The Best Superzoom Camera of 2006

Gagan Gupta • January 4, 2007, 13:19:54 IST
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Our favorite prosumer cameras of 2006.

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The Best Superzoom Camera of 2006

Alright then, now that you’ve seen our favorite consumer-level cameras, it’s time to move on to the big-guns—Enter the superzooms!

As the name suggests, the biggest striking feature about superzoom cameras is the high optical zoom level which is usually between 10x to 12x in comparison to the 3x or 4x optical zoom that you usually get in consumer level cameras. But that’s not it, these cameras also add a bunch of features like manual exposure and manual focus, along with customization options that make the cameras perfect for prosumers and amateur photographers.

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The following are our favorite superzooms of 2006.

Second Runner-Up

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5
It was a tough choice between the Canon Powershot S3 IS and this one for the third position, but in the end we had to select the Sony DSC-H5 for its better features. It performs better in low-light conditions, has an innovative digital zoom that crops images instead of stretching them, and better resolution.

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The thing with the Sony H5 is that its an excellent camera for a prosumer as well as someone who’s just upgraded from a point and shoot level, and wants a camera that can do more. Though that may sound like a generic description for all the cameras in this category, the H5 has all the right features for it.

Dimensions108 x 81 x 92 mm
**Weight
**490g
**Type
**Superzoom
**Connectivity
**Pict-Bridge/USB/Composite
Storage32MB/MS Duo/Pro Duo
**Battery Type
**2xAA
**Body
**Metal
LCD Type3.0", 230,000 px
**View Finder
**Electronic Viewfinder
SensorCCD
Effective Pixels7.1 Megapixels
Resolutions Supported3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
**ISO Sensitivity
**Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Optical Zoom12x
**Digital Zoom
**2x Smart Digital Zoom
Shutter Speed30-1/1000 sec
ApertureF2.8 - F3.7
FormatJPEG
**Scene Modes
**Beach, Landscape, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
White BalanceCustom, Automatic, Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Flash
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Self Timer
10 secs
Video Resolution640x480 @ 30FPS
Video Format
MPEG
SoundYes
Street Price
Rs. 20,500/-

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First Runner-Up

Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd
The best part about the Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd is that it gives you excellent performance and manual features including manual focus and zoom, and it’s one of the cheaper superzooms out there.

This is definitely what one can consider as a bridge camera—the kind that fills the gap between a compact and an SLR. But if you’re planning to use it auto mode, then it’s quite a waste as the camera’s automatic settings are not very well optimized, and you’ll probably be better off shooting with some amount of manual control. Still that doesn’t take away much from what a brilliant camera this is.

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Dimensions131 x 98 x 128 mm
**Weight
**700g
**Type
**Superzoom
**Connectivity
**Pict-Bridge/USB/Composite
StoragexD Picture Card + Internal
**Battery Type
**4xAA
**Body
**Metal
LCD Type2.5", 235,000 px
**View Finder
**Electronic Viewfinder
SensorCCD
Effective Pixels6.3 Megapixels
Resolutions Supported2848 x 2136, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
**ISO Sensitivity
**Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Optical Zoom10.7x
**Digital Zoom
**Yes
Shutter Speed30-1/4000 sec
ApertureF2.8 - F4.9
FormatRAW/JPEG
**Scene Modes
**Text, Macro, Flower, Museum, Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Beach/snow, Night mode, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Natural light, Portrait mode, Natural light & with flash
White Balance6 positions plus manual
Flash
Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Slow, Off
Self Timer
2-10 secs
Video Resolution640x480 @ 30FPS
Video Format
AVI
SoundYes
Street Price
Rs. 21,000/-

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The Best Superzoom Camera of 2006

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
There’s nothing about the FZ50 that doesn’t wow you—be its overwhelming looks, its versatile functionality and of course, the excellent output. The camera excels in brightly lit conditions and has a pretty good noise reduction engine at work in less-than-adequate lighting.

The FZ50 also boasts the best image stabilization in its category, which results in blur free images caused by jittery hands. All this along with being a simple camera to get into and learn the essentials of photography is what makes this the perfect prosumer model. Hail to the king!

Dimensions140.75x85.5x142mm
**Weight
**734g with Battery and SD Memory Card
**Type
**Superzoom
**Connectivity
**Pict-Bridge/USB/Composite
StorageSD/MMC/SDHC
**Battery Type
**Li-Ion
**Body
**Plastic
LCD Type2.0", Vari-angle, 207,000 pixels
**View Finder
**Electronic Viewfinder
SensorCCD
Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixels
Resolutions Supported3648 x 2736, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x1200
**ISO Sensitivity
**Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 boost)
Optical Zoom12x
**Digital Zoom
**4x
Shutter Speed60-1/2000 sec
ApertureF2.8 - F3.7 / F11
FormatRAW/JPEG
**Scene Modes
**Auto, Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Panning, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Snow, Starry Sky, Baby1, Baby2, Snow, High sensitivity
White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set1/2, Manual
Flash
Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Self Timer
2-10 secs
Video Resolution848x480 @ 30FPS (16:9) 640x480 @ 30FPS (4:3)
Video Format
MPEG4 (QT)
SoundYes
Street Price
Rs. 31,500/-
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