Casio QV-5700

Price $335
Sensor 5 megapixels
Lens f2-2.5 3x zoom
Focus Auto, manual, infinity, 6cm macro mode
Exposure Program AE, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual, Best Shot modes
Metering Multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot
Monitor 1.8-inch 122,100 pixels
AE Compensation Specifications +/-2EV, 0.3EV increments
Flash Auto, on, off, red-eye
Video output NTSC or PAL
Movie recording 320 x 240 AVI format with sound
Other features 100+ Best Shot settings transferable from CD
Image storage CompactFlash Type I & II
Batteries 4x AA
AC adaptor Supplied
Weight 335g (excluding batteries)
Dimensions 118mm(w) x 74.5mm(h) x 64.5mm(d)
Transfer USB
OS Windows 98/Me, 2000, XP, Mac OS 8.6-9,
OS X 10.1

Verdict The Casio's surprisingly well-made, well-designed and handles well too. But it's marred by some quirky design points and occasional unpredictability, which is a real shame.

Features: 92
Images: 87
Build: 86
Value: 90
Final Score: 84