Icon Glossary

	Digital SLR cameras are indicates by this icon. See the DLSR Basics page for more what this implies.		A camera uses an electronic viewfinder is marked with this icon. SLR cameras never have EVFs.
	Signifies that a fixed-lens digital camera has more than 6X optical zoom. Some have 12X or more. All ultra-zoom digital cameras have an EVF.		Signifies that a camera supports an ISO sensitivity of 1600 or more at its full-resolution without up-sampling. This is knows as high-ISO capability.
	Indicates a camera which has full manual controls including full-manual exposure (M), aperture-priority (A) and shutter-priority (S). Manual focus and various metering modes are also commonly included.		Indicates a custom white-balance function. This can greatly improve color accuracy, specially under mixed and artificial light sources. Otherwise, one must rely on automatic or preset white-balance options.
	A camera which can capture continuously at least 3 images at 2 FPS while a viewfinder or LCD preview remains usable is marked by this icon.		This icon indicates that an external flash can be attached to a camera. This can be done via a hot-shoe or sync-port (PC).
	High-quality movies are captured at resolutions above 320x240, typically 640x480.		Low-quality movies are captured at resolutions of 320x240 or less.
	High-Definition movies are captured at HDTV resolutions. At least 720p (1280x720) and up to 1080p (1920x1080).
	Indicates a camera usable for night-photography. This requires shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.		Indicates a camera usable for sports-photography. Requires shutter-speeds faster than 1/1500s.
	Cameras which can use AA batteries for power are marked by this icon. This is far more flexible than generally expensive proprietary solutions.		Cameras which can use both types of Compact Flash memory cards are indicated with this icon. Microdrives are supported too. Note that some cameras do not accept cards over 2 GB regardless of their type.
	Indicates a camera accepts Compact Flash Type I memory cards but not the thicker Type II cards such as Microdrives.		A camera which supports Secure Digital memory cards directly is marked with this icon. SDHC cards cannot be used with these cameras, unless a special firmware update is available and successfully installed.
	Indicates a camera accepts xD cards. These cards are proprietary to Fuji and Olympus but are also manufactured by other flash vendors.		A camera which supports Secure Digital High Capacity memory cards directly is marked with this icon. Cameras which support SDHC cards also support SD cards which are the same size and shape.
	Indicates a camera accepts Memory Stick Duo cards but not larger Memory Stick cards. These cards are proprietary to Sony but also made by other vendors.		Indicates a camera accept proprietary Sony Memory Sticks. These are the larger type of cards by Sony.
	Neocamera's full-reviews are indicated by this icon. The reviews are focused on usability, suitability and quality of images produced.		Cameras that have been used at Neocamera, but not long enough for a full-review, are marked with this icon.
			Indicates a 26 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 25 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 24 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 23 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 22 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 21 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 20 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 19 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 18 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 17 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 16 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 15 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 14 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 13 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 12 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 11 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 10 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 9 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 8 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 7 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 6 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 5 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.		Indicates a 4 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	Indicates a 3 MP camera. We round the number of effective megapixels to the nearest whole number.
	An excellent camera is shows exceptional image quality for its class. This does not mean it is perfect, or that a lower rating camera may not be more suitable.		A good camera has a few flaws but no major problems with image quality. This cameras also handles reasonably well in terms of ergonomics.
	Average cameras produce noticeably flawed but reasonable pictures and usually compromise on performance or handling.		Poor cameras tend to produce unacceptably flawed images for the resolutions of their sensors. Performance and handling can also be lacking.

	Built-in stabilization allows pictures to be taken at lower shutter speeds than would normally be possible while hand-holding a camera. It does so by moving the sensor or a lens element to compensate for camera movements.		Depth-of-field preview improves the accuracy of our perception of depth-of-field through the viewfinder by stopping down the lens aperture to the one that will be used to capture the image.
	Dust-reduction is a mechanism to reduce the dust accumulated on a camera sensor. Only DSLR cameras need this feature since their sensor can be exposed to dust while changing lenses.		Spot metering evaluates exposure using only a small spot. It is used to determine exposure by choosing what to picture as a mid-tone.
	Weather-proof cameras are sealed to keep away dust, humidity and light splashing.		Water-proof cameras are capable of being submerged under water without the need for an optional casing. Water-proof cameras are subject to specific limits of depth and duration.
	Unlimited slow continuous drive measn the camera can shoot at less than 5 FPS, but at least 2 FPS, until the memory card fills up, regardless of its size.		Unlimited fast continuous drive measn the camera can sustain 5 FPS or more, until the memory card fills up, regardless of its size.
	Long duraction slow-speed continuous drive means that the camera can shoot at less than 5 FPS, but at least 2 FPS, for at least 5 seconds.		Long duration high-speed continuous drive means that the camera can sustain 5 FPS or more for at least 5 seconds.
	Short duraction slow-speed continuous drive means that the camera can shoot at less than 5 FPS, but at least 2 FPS, for less than 5 seconds.		Short duration high-speed continuous drive means that the camera can sustain 5 FPS or more for less than 5 seconds.
	An extra-large viewfinder (effective size of 0.7 or more) with less than 100% frame coverage.		An extra-large viewfinder (effective size of 0.7 or more) with 100% frame coverage.
	A large viewfinder (effective size between 0.6 to 0.7 or more) with less than 100% frame coverage.		A large viewfinder (effective size between 0.6 to 0.7) with 100% frame coverage.
	A medium viewfinder (effective size between 0.5 to 0.6 or more) with less than 100% frame coverage.		A medium viewfinder (effective size between 0.5 to 0.6 or more) with 100% frame coverage.
	A small viewfinder (effective size 0.5 or less) with less than 100% frame coverage.		DSLR featuring true live-view. Must be exposure-priority display with 100% coverage, white-balance previewed and capable of autofocus.