Fantastic little point-and-shoot --
930009
I bought this to replace a drowned Canon A70, and have been delighted:  longer net battery life, double the size of the display, lighter, and easier to slip into a pocket and forget you're carrying.

The image stabilizer is transparent in use, and immediately pays off with much-sharper "quick shots".  I own a 8x zoom lens that I attach for bird photos that has also benefited from the IS circuitry.

Highly recommended.
3188446
I got this camera last Christmas loved it ever since. It's small for carrying along. You can put it in your pocket, but I prefer my padded carrying case. The screen is big enough to view your photos & go through menu options with ease. I do a lot of professional photography, modeling & the photographer & wanted something small to carry in my free time. This camera gives clear quality photos & excellent control. With a fast start up, you can shoot with manual mode or change the settings to your preferences. The memory card doesn't hold very many photos, so you should buy one that does. It'll definitely be worth the purchase. Remember you should go through your manual & learn all features. This will help you understand the features & modes much better. I am disappointed with the flash. Indoor/close up shooting, without the best of lighting needs tissue over the flash because its so close to the lens. WIthout doing so, the photo will be washed out, or have red eye. Without great lighting the photo may also have noise. This is pretty common with these new small handheld cameras. As a Photoshop user, I find no problem editing this.

PROS:

  *  Compact design

  *  2.0-inch LCD Screen.

  *  Rich photos

  *  Great Battery Life - 14% more battery life than other SD series models. The life span on this battery is wonderful. It will last you hours. The charger that comes with the camera, charges very quickly & efficiently. The power saving setting automatically shuts camera off when not in use.

  *  9 Scene Mode - Pre-set settings for you to use for specific areas & subjects. The new Night Display feature brightens the LCD in low lighting. (Pre-Settings: Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kid & Pets, Night Snapshot)

  *  My Colors - Lets you highlight & swap colors right on the camera.

  *  Shutter Exposure & ISO Speed

  *  Color Balance - Make photos more vibrant, neutral, black & white, custom white balance, or sepia toned.

  *  PhotoStitch- Stitch assist shooting mode which helps getting the shots lined up. These can be viewed on your LCD screen. Pictures that have been shot in this mode are also tagged with metadata which identifies them as sections of a single panorama, positions, left right up & down.

  *  Supports other brand memory cards.

  *  Quick Speed Movies, 640 x 480 Movies @ 30fps

  *  USB 2.0 High Speed Support

  *  37-111mm F2.8 - 4.9, 3x Optical Zoom.

  *  50% Longer flash range versus the SD200-400.

  *  Self timer - 2 Sec./10 Sec./Custom Sec.

CONS:

  *  32MB Secure Digital Memory Card. The size of this is pretty useless. Highest resolution gets you 9 photos. If you can afford this camera, you can afford to buy a larger memory card. The camera supports other brands/makers which will save you money.

  *  Picture could be a little more sharp.

  *  Could use faster shutter speed/frames per second.

  *  Should have ISO Control & Macro in all modes.

There are lots of great things about it & it will definitely suit any camera user. You should always check out merchandise in person at a local store if possible, to play with the camera & get the feel before buying. Overall, I highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a new camera. The perfect gift for Christmas, birthday, or just any occassion. It's well worth the cost!
4555956
This is a great camera.  It really meets an important need in that niche between big, bulky DSLR cameras and small, handy "point and shoot" cameras.  It's reasonably small (it would easily fit in a large coat pocket), light, and very comfortable to operate.  I find the controls easy to locate and operate.

It has tons of great program modes.  I have had my camera for a little over a month and haven't had the chance (or need) to play with some of the program modes.  But the ones I have played with have worked exactly as described and have taken outstanding exposures.  I especially love the "manner/museum" program that allows for almost silent photography.

The manual settings are a really nice touch too for those special occasions that call for a little more control, though you could easily get by without ever using those settings if you didn't feel the need.  With all the program modes available, most situations are easily covered.

The zoom is great, and the pause between shots if very short.  The picture quality is excellent.  I don't think I could have made a better choice.

My only advice is to download the extended user manual from the Kodak web site to learn all the features available on this great camera.

And the experience buying from Amazon.com was flawless.  I have never been a big proponent of on-line shopping, but this whole experience was so smooth and fast that I have put in two additional orders from them in the past month.  Absolutely no complaints, and lot of praise, for Amazon's service.
2558497
I purchased this camera a few weeks ago for a trip we were taking to Europe.  I own a higher end Canon digitial SLR, but didn't want to carry it while doing the tourist walking thing.  I wanted a small, light, compact camera that I could keep on my belt in the case I purchased for it.  I've taken an average of about 80 photos a day with it.  I've been very impressed with the photos it produces.  I've taken photos in all types of lighting conditions, from a moving train, from a moving boat, moving car, etc., and the pictures have all been great.  I've also been surprised at how long the battery has lasted.  I've been able to go several days without recharging the battery.  I purchased two spare batteries thinking I'd need more than one a day, but haven't needed them.  I also purchased three 16gb SD Cards for it, but one card will hold over 2000 photos at high resolution so that will likely be all I'll need to use.

I read the reviews on Amazon before I purchased it, and bought it based on the reviews.  I bought it at a local store, not Amazon, that had a 90 day return policy.  I figured I could return it if it didn't work out.  I'll be keeping this little jewel.
4387754
I had been researching digital cameras for a while and had been trying to decide if a better zoom was more important than one of those teeny tiny cameras. This camera not only has a fantastic zoom but it is still smaller than many of the non-compact cameras with limited zoom. The camera is incredibly easy to use. It has a macro setting, which is fantastic for close ups and has adjustable flash settings. The flash itself is a teeny slit just above the lens but it is amazingly bright. You can review your pictures quickly and easily on the generously sized screen and downloading was a snap. The pictures come out amazingly clear and crisp. They're just terrific. It also has color settings right on the menu so if you wanted to make color look warmer or cooler (or in black and white or sepia) you can select it from the menu. The only thing I don't love about it is that it has an external lens cap that you have to actually take off yourself. It comes with a string to attach the cap to the side of the camera so you don't loose it though. I've found that most if not all cameras with an extended zoom tend to have external caps though. I also don't love that you have to take the battery out of the camera in order to charge it. I'm a little afraid that I'll forget to put it back in. I've seen that it's recommended to use high-speed SD cards with the camera but I don't find it very necessary. I used a normal 1GB SanDisk card and it still records the picture faster than many other digital cameras. One thing you have to know though is that the TZ1 does not have a viewfinder. You just use the LCD screen on the back. I actually like this more because then you're seeing exactly what you get and there is no more squinting through that teeny hole. Basically I think that it is the best camera that you can get - certainly in such a tiny package.
2110798
So far, I'm very pleased. This little point and shoot has some nice features. I especially like the HDR option. It's a nice, small size. I have taken some very nice pictures with this camera.
4598604
Great little lens. Bought this based on Ken Rockwell recommendation after I got my new D5300. It's light, compact, sharp as a tack and fast. Only taken a few hundred shots so far with it, but very pleased so far. Have used it for Landscapes, night photos and even indoors at a poorly lit gym for a volleyball match (got some great shots at 1/640).
4123749
I LOVE this little camera!  It was a cinch to figure out, and has a lot of neat things it can do for such a small and light one.  Takes really nice photos too.
1558334
I had this camera for a while now, and after using it on vacation I have to say it's really great. We bought this camera so we would not have to take our larger one on vacation with us.

I was surprised at how much smaller then my old one it really was. Despite being so small and light, this camera, takes surprisingly good pictures. In normal lighting, S1's pictures are sharp and very accurate in color. I was impressed with the beautiful 2.5 inch rear display. I'm very happy overall with this little camera. It's easy to take everywhere you go, fits in your pocket, and the pictures are surprisingly good.
1552469
When my pocket Sony camera died, I thought I wanted a little bigger camera with more features, but friends with bigger, "real" cameras convinced me to look for another pocket-sized camera for ease of carrying.  I compared at a lot of cameras in this "class" and am very happy with my decision to go with this Canon PowerShot.

First, for such a little camera, it has so many cool features that I've had a hard time remembering they are all available, including many features that before now were only available in photo editing software such as fisheye and monochrome.  I will be honest that it's unlikely that I'll be able to use features like this "on the fly" for quick shots of the kids.  But if you are setting up a nice shot, it's fun to run through these features to see what you can get.  Probably the nicest thing is that even with a whole slew of manual modes available, it has a very nice and effective fully automatic mode which pretty much fixes any shot so it's good.  The automatic mode does create a bit of a lag in the time to take the photo, but the results are worth it.

Second, the zoom quality is awesome. It has 8x optical zoom, then up to 30x digital zoom.  While playing with it around my house, I was amazed at the clear, close up shots I was able to get of small items on a dresser 18 feet away and even further shots of items BEHIND ME taken in the mirror of the dresser!

The controls are easy use and fairly intuitive.  Getting to some of the features has taken a little getting used to since some of them are layered and I could not remember how to find them again, but after a while it all makes sense.  My old Sony had a touch screen, but I don't miss it at all.  Having actual buttons has been a nice change with being able to feel the buttons as well as see them.  Also, seeing the photos that have been taken is MUCH eaiser than on the touch screen which required moving from photo taking mode to viewing mode, then back to photo taking mode to continue.  THis Canon has a simple button that takes you right to viewing mode and back.  No multiple steps necessary.

I've given it 4 stars rather than 5 only because I had a hard time finding features.  The manual could be more complete with regard to exactly how to USE some of these cool features and how to get to them, rather than just listing that they are there.

Over all, I've been very happy with this camera and would recommend it whole heartedly.
173032
I recently upgraded from using point & shoots for years. Needless to say I spent weeks researching on the web, reading blogs, talking to friends before I made my choice. The learning curve is actually pretty quick on this camera and I found the displays easier to figure out than many common (and far simpler) p&s camera's which always seem to use meaningless 'icons' for settings. While outside I was lucky enough to have a bird fly just over me and while in full automatic mode I was able to rapidly snap off 5 or 6 pictures each of which focused PERFECTLY on the bird. The display shows you the focal points it uses in the review and does not hold up the camera while displaying the review picture. The 8 fps works great in the other modes and takes pictures like a machine gun for capturing fast moving scenes! With just a few moments I was able to take shots of the moon showing the craters, and even the mountains at the edge of the dark zone showed up crystal clear even with the auto focus. The live view is an incredible asset when used this way as you can zoom in 5X or 10X and focus perfectly in to your scene. The live view is also a LOT easier to use than the eyepiece when your camera is at an odd angle as well. The 18-135mm is likely going to be my most often used lens as it is small, versatile and takes a pretty nice picture. I ordered the camera from 42nd street photo and received it two days after ordering via the FREE GROUND shipment. In the week prior I ordered a CF card from a competitor and a nifty fifty (50mm F1.8) from another competitor and have yet to even get tracking numbers. 42nd street has a customer for life now. For add on's I would recommend an extra battery (common sense), and a decent (FAST) memory card. Sandisk makes a 90mb per second CF card now and the 60mb per second with UDMA are on sale.
4815959
I was hesitant about this camera due to the "soccer mom" label it seems to receive. I bought it mainly due to the current price reduction, portability and promise of fast shooting speeds.

I shoot with a dslr APSC, a dslr full frame, a micro 4/3 and a variety of lenses. I am tired of lugging around the dslrs for shooting my kids, and the micro 4/3 (a genius of a camera) is not quick enough, even in manual mode.

I never have been a believer in the megapixel myth, so its megapixel count was never a concern. I also shoot with certain point-and-shoots that can produce pictures that rival cameras that cost 5x as much.

I have grown to love it. It does what Nikon promises - incredibly fast shooting times for a non-DSLR. It fits in my coat pocket unlike my DSLRs, and it is fast enough to capture action and freeze it.

There are many complaints about lack of adjustability - that is only true for those who need to shoot and adjust settings fast. Maybe I am biased from using the x100 (which makes one pause and deliberate a little while shooting), but aperture, speed and ISO are only a few clicks via the control button on the back. This has so far never been a drawback. I go into each photo shoot knowing in advance what I want, and I have the camera ready.

That being said, if you leave it in auto (I tried this 10% of the time), it is quite reliable and produces quite good pictures - better than an advanced point-and-shoot, and it is truly fast for a camera of this type - I really felt a DSLR-like response although that is obviously a slight exaggeration. It's speed-vs-its-small-size is its main selling point, in my opinion.

If you want something more than an advanced point-and-shoot, and want to snap your kids, this is a godsend - slightly bigger and blazingly fast - so fast that I am picking it up more and more than my other cameras. Have not tried the other Nikon lenses for it, but that can only be a bonus.

It is also very fun and a pleasure to use.

Pros:
  - very fast (fastest in its class?)
  - comfortable
  - fun to use
  - nice viewfinder
  - very nice image quality for a small sensor
  - very portable without a bag/case
  - at around $ 350.00 = $ 400.00, it is a steal

Cons:
  - not suitable for large image prints
  - not suitable for pixel counters
  - macro function leaves a bit to be desired (attach a loupe and it works quite well)
1782755
This is a very nice little camera for basic snapshots. The size is excellent, fits in a pocket and is only a little thicker than a cell phone.  I am very happy with it and the image quality is decent for an inexpensive pocket point and shoot.  Will it take award winning photos? Maybe, if the conditions are right and if I know what I'm doing...but mostly this is perfect for snapshots, and casual photography.
739875
This is a really great point and shoot camera. I have had a number of different brands and models of small digital cameras over the years, and this is by far the best. It has a number of different features and shooting modes, but I have found the basic automatic settings to yield exceptional pictures. The pictures have low noise, great contrast and saturation, and the camera focuses well. I most cases, the subject I am interested in is in proper focus.

The onboard flash is fairly useless. In most cases I leave the flash off, as I find natural low light pictures better than what you get with the flash on.

This camera is simple to use, yields excellent pictures, and will fit in your shirt pocket. It is slightly larger than many of the competing P&S cameras, but still it fits in the shirt pocket so that is small enough for my needs.

I am pleased with the camera, and happy to recommend it to others.
1031919
This camera is a great upgrade from a point and shoot option, as well as a great option for people who are used to a DSLR and want something smaller for travel!

I currently use a DSLR for the most part. I have been using a DSLR for about 7 years or so. I was incredibly impressed with this little camera! I took this camera on a camping trip on which I would have usually brought my DSLR. I was incredibly impressed with the photos this little camera was able to take! The photos I have added to this review were all taken on auto with very little set up. Super easy to get some fun shots.

I also used the manual settings, and I was able to get some shots very similar to what I get with my DSLR, though I feel the ones I took with the Sony are sharper than what I often get with my DSLR.

One of the other things I noticed with this camera is the zoom -- it works really well, the noise level is low and the pictures are sharp and in focus.

Some of the features I love are:
*Wifi Transfer of photos to my smartphone, this was great for sharing photos and posting to Instagram. I think this is my most favorite feature!
*Panorama -- this one is easier and more consistent than my iPhone and the pictures have very little of the bend that often shows up in panoramic photos
*Easy Menu -- the menu is easy to navigate and change settings
*Superior Auto -- This setting took some amazing photos. The camera takes several shots when you hit the button, then compiles them together into the best shot.
*The Mode Menu  -- this was a great quick synopsis in what I could change and expect from each different mode. Great for beginning photographers!
*Movie mode -- you can change the resolution, but the 4K is pretty awesome! The videos are crisp and clear and easy to transfer to your computer.
*Charging Cable -- I lose my wall charger for the battery pack for my DSLR all the time. This cable is the same cable that works for multiple items in my house, so I have several and will always easily be able to find one.
*View Finder -- it took me some time to figure it out -- how to make it work -- but once I did, I really liked it. I also like how the camera senses when my eye is away from the view finder and puts the view on the screen instead of through the view finder.
*HFR Video -- this shoots some NICE SMOOTH video! My son has been having a lot of fun with this mode and has made some fun videos of our puppy:)
*Moveable screen -- this seems a bit ridiculous at first, but I know wish my DSLR had this flexible of a screen to view with! We ended up at a large waterfall while camping and wanted a photo of all of us in front of the waterfall. The "selfie screen" made it possible to see what the photo would look like, and we were able to get the three of us in the photo and the waterfall.

Things I don't like:
I cannot think of a thing I dislike about this camera. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a good high quality easy to use camera!
1071663
I received this camera as a birthday gift and couldn't be happier. I was until now a diehard Nikon fan, but this camera has made me see the light. It's my 2nd digital point and shoot (my first was a Nikon CoolPix 775 - which was lovely when it came out, but now terribly out of date).  I'm glad I was open to trying another brand. I was strongly considering the Nikon Coolpix s50c and was almost swayed by its wireless capability, but am so happy with the quality of the photos taken with the Samsung I know it was the right choice for my everyday needs. It's easy to use, has a nice feel to it, bright and clear LCD panel, shooting modes that are actually useful and result in very satisfactory results and much more.  I also own a Nikon 6006 and regularly shoot with a Nikon D70 and have actually had more success with the Samsung NV11 point and shoot than the Nikon digital SLR. It also takes nice digital movies with clear audio.  Try it. You won't be disappointed.
4629436
Compact camera with a variety of special shooting features, I was very surprised once I dug into the menu at what was available. The battery cover/memory card door locks rock solid and isn't flimsy. Top it all off its water/shock proof features and I'm in love with it. I bought a refurbished model and it looks brand new. Great little point & shoot !