Pentax Optio S4i

Pros: Size! Features Solid build quality Pentax name Image quality (yeah, I know) Bundled software

Cons: Wish it came bundled with a cheap slip cover or case for protection

The Bottom Line: There is plenty of excellent competition in the ultra-small category, but for size and features, build quality and image quality, this one is tough to beat

Review: I spent a long time researching digital cameras, I wanted one of the new breed of ultra-small ones and was willing to give up a little on image quality over features. Several appealed to me, including the Sony DSC-T1, Casio EX-Z40, Minolta DiMAGE Xg and ...

Pros: Compact, Simple, Convenient, Reliable.

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: Buy this little bantam. You won't regret it!

Review: My Pentax Optio S4i was purchased as a corporate "travel" camera. Associates at my company asked me to purchase an ultra compact camera for their upcoming trip to Australia. They were leaving the following day so my decision was rushed to say the least. ...

Pros: Can't beat the quality, size, features, & design of this camera.

Cons: Doesn't come with a case; you need to purchase one.

The Bottom Line: You can literally carry it around everywhere; you won't miss a photo opportunity. Everyone loves it!

Review: I purchased this camera after almost two months of researching other ultra-small/4+ megapixel cameras. During this researching period, I noticed how my own opinion changed dramatically when I actually held the camera and tried it out at a store after ...

Pros: Size, Quality of Photos, Price

Cons: The only con would be that it is delicate.

Review: This camera is simply amazing. The size is perfect and you are not carrying some clunky camera. You can easily put this on your belt to hold on your side. The zoom is amazing and goes very far. The quality of pictures is also not excellent but superior. ...

Pros: picture quality and the many settings as well as the big screen

Cons: none

Review: We had a friend who used one and bragged about it and my daughter said she wanted one for her birthday so because of the affordability we ordered one, we find that the 4 megapixel camera does better than any other camera we have purchased, the size is ...

Pros: Great picture quality, compact and easy to use.

Cons: It didn't come with a case.

Review: This camera is awesome. I researched so many cameras before buying this one. I can say enough about it. It is so easy to use and I just love the pictures I get with this camera. I think for all its options and versatility this camera offers it is the ...

Pros: Size, quality of pictures, shutter lag time

Cons: You might lose it like I did, video quality is poor

Review: This is an awesome ultra compact digital camera. I used to have a Cannon which was fairly compact, but not pocket sized like this one. Now I take many more pictures because it is so easy to carry around. The photo quality is great and the shutter lag ...

Pros: Great quality photos in a small package.

Cons: None really. It's no SLR as far as quality, but it's an ideal point-and-shoot.

The Bottom Line: This camera is a great deal if you are looking for portability and good pictures.

Review: A nice little camera. Small enough to take anywhere. It is true...it fits inside an Altoids tin (although I would recommend something a little softer to carry it in). Picture quality is great; that 4 megapixel CCD really makes a difference. Turn on and ...

Pros: Tiny Size, Fair Still shots needing a flash, small video clips with sound

Cons: Need the flash to capture action moments

The Bottom Line: Good for quick moments using a flash.

Review: Updated July 6, 2004 Went to a wedding and a good friend had an Optio too. We took pictures all day. I took about 15 min of video and she took about 100 shots (hi resolution), both our batteries died. If you consider this camera buy extra batteries. ...

Pros: Size, features, cost, speed, ease of use.

Cons: Picture quality, second shot speed, video quality (especially zoomed), green mode hangs up, reliability ???

Review: I saw someone with one of these cameras and I had to have one. I immediately ordered one from WalMart.com and got it 2 days later. I could have gotten it cheaper elsewhere and not paid tax, but now I'm glad I didn't. The pictures from this camera ...