Kodak EasyShare DX 6490

Review summary: This camera is a pleasure to use and handle. Itâ€(tm)s quick and responsive with plenty of clout. The image quality doesnâ€(tm)t disappoint, either, although the colours it produces may be a little overcooked for some tastes. The lens also captures ...

Review summary: Better looking 'in the plastic' than pictures may suggest, the 4MP DX 6490's retro look may not please everyone, but the price and 10x zoom may take up the slack...

Review summary: If you're willing to sacrifice image quality, this dSLR-style cam's good price, 10X zoom, and manual controls will probably appeal to you.

Pros: 10X optical zoom ; manual exposure controls ; easy to use ; large LCD

Cons: No separate resolution and compression settings ; only three scene modes ; battery dies without sufficient warning ; image artifacts in red hues

Verdict: A 38mm-to-380mm (the 35mm-camera equivalent) 10X optical zoom lens and some manual exposure controls put the 4-megapixel EasyShare DX6490 near the top of Kodak's consumer product line. This dSLR-style model matches its siblings in ease of use but ...

Review summary: The Kodak EasyShare DX6490 is a 4.0 Megapixel CCD digital camera delivering up to 2408 x 1758 pixel resolution images. This hybrid camera is compact and also capable of capturing video with simultaneous audio. It has with professional features in a ...

Pros: Easy to operate, Quality, Zoom, LCD, battery, price

Cons: Poor low-light, shutter lag