Key to Abbreviations in Charts CCD: effective resolution of image, in megapixels Formats: JPEG = compressed JPEG format available, TIFF = uncompressed TIFF format available, RAW = unprocessed RAW format available (RAW potentially produces best image quality, but requires special software for image processing) Max. Res.: maximum image resolution, in pixels Lens (35 equiv): focal-length range given is equivalent to lens on a 35mm camera, not actual focal length; figure(s) following slash indicate(s) maximum aperture Opt VF: optical viewfinder provided; electronic = electronic viewfinder Storage: CF = CompactFlash, Mi = Microdrive, SD = Secure Digital, MMC = MultiMediaCard, MS = Memory Stick, xD = xD-Picture Card, CD-R/CD-RW = recordable/rewriteable 3-in. mini-CDs, int = internal memory Modes: P = program AE, A = aperture-priority AE, S = shutter-priority AE, M = manual exposure control Price: estimated street price Click on images below for full size charts.