EasyPix S512 Digital Camera

I bought this camera for my daughter as a birthday gift. I was impressed by the specifications: 12 Megapixel, lithium ion battery, normal SD slot and video capabilities. It seemed ideal and at such a low price that it must be the bargain of the year. It's a very slim design which fits easily into your pocket and the overall finish appears to be good but time will tell after some use if the quality holds up.
Unfortunately one of the main features for which you buy a camera is badly let down on this item, namely the actual quality of the photos it takes. Despite it's specifications, I have found it impossible to take what I would consider a decent photo. It has a very complicated menu system which involves a lot of time setting things up. If you use the "auto" function, it guarantees an over exposed, grainy result no matter what the light conditions are. In comparison to my "antiquated" Casio 4MGP, this camera's performance is well below what the specifications would suggest and coupled with it's menu system, I wouldn't really recommend it to my friends.

Since buying this camera, I have done some research on digital cameras and found that the megapixel count does not ensure the camera is of a better quality. Interpolation (doubling up of megapixels electronically) brings this particular camera up to the 12 megapixel range but the real test of a camera is the quality of components that it is built with which determines the end result. It's a 50 quid camera and although you get a really good amount of bells and whistles to play with for your money, the bottom line is don't expect anything more than a 50 quid photo.

originally launched in 2007 at £89.00, the newly relaunched S512 at just £69.00 is a real snip. No need for expensive batteries as this camera has one bulit in. Slim and very solid build quality.