Since megapixels have nothing to do with quality, but size, there is little point in getting the 8-megapixel shooter over the older 6-megapixel. One of the older but still good EasyShare digital cameras is the Kodak EasyShare C653. The C653 is an ultra-compact digital camera with a square-ish body and good specs.
If you’re looking for and older – and thus cheaper – digital camera, the C653 might be a good option for you. Read on to see if this device is the ideal choice for you.
Body
The body of the C653 is silver and made of metal – it is quite scratch resistant. The lens is a zoom type, and sits in the middle of the body. The flash is located above it, which the view finder is off to the side. The handle is similar to the ones found on the Canon A-series of players.
The back of the device is snazzy and has a surprisingly large screen given it’s age. There is a small navigational dial to the left of the screen, and the viewfinder sits above it.
Features
This digital camera features a 6-megapixel CCD sensor. The zoom is set at 3x and is optical – there is also 5x digital zoom. The ISO ranges from 80 – 1250, and the unit uses a USB cable for connection.
There are 18 modes on this camera, which is quite a bit, and the a video mode that records in VGA. The only photo option is JPEG, which is disappointing.
Photo Quality
Unfortunately, the photo quality is not as good as it could be. There is noticeable noise which get progressively worse the higher you get in ISO. The shots look fine when taken in the bright outdoors, however.
Issues
The shutter is too slow for anything more than still objects. You can’t catch a playing pet or running child, and will have difficulties focusing on moving objects. Don’t buy this to photograph the pets.
Conclusion
If you need a cheap digital camera for a specific purpose – for example, photographing eBay items, then this device is fine. If you need something to photograph sports, however, you need to look elsewhere.
By: Blair Mathis