Konica Revio KD-310Z

Price $399.99
Sensor 3.2-megapixel, 1/1.8-inch 3.3MP CCD
Lens Hexanon f2.8-4.9 3x zoom
Focus Auto, 10cm in macro mode
Exposure Program AE
Metering Centre-weighted, spot
Monitor 1.5-inch
AE Compensation +/-1.5EV in 0.3EV steps
Flash Auto, on, off, night flash, red-eye
Video output No
Movie recording 320 x 240, up to 15sec
Other features Dual memory card formats
Image storage SD card, Memory Stick
Batteries Lithium-ion rechargeable, DR-LB4
AC adaptor Supplied
Weight 198g (without battery or card)
Dimensions 87mm(w) x 57mm(h) x 27.8mm(d)
Transfer USB
OS Windows 98/Me, 2000 or XP. Mac OS9.0-9.2, OSX 10.0.4-10.1

Verdict The KD310's photographic features aren't unusual - you can get similar options in a whole raft of rival 3-megapixel cameras. But its construction and build quality is out of the ordinary, and its startup time is just breathtaking.

Features: 75
Images: 80
Build: 91
Value: 92
Final Score: 85