Geometry Test Results Mid Range

The images from left to right represent the telephoto geometry test output from the Canon PowerShot A70, Fujifilm FinePix A303, Nikon Coolpix 3100, Olympus {mju:} 300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72.




The images from left to right represent the wide geometry test output from the Canon PowerShot A70, Fujifilm FinePix A303, Nikon Coolpix 3100, Olympus {mju:} 300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72.




Canon PowerShot A70

In terms of optical geometry there was slight barrelling at wide-angle, but it was certainly no worse than others tested. At the telephoto end, the geometry was very square and in both cases the screen coverage was pretty accurate.

Fujifilm FinePix A303 Zoom

In terms of optical geometry there was very slight barrelling at wide-angle, but none at the telephoto end. A slim border around the chart however reveals the screen does not show the entire capture area.

Nikon Coolpix 3100

In terms of optical geometry there was slight barrelling at wide-angle, but no worse than others tested. At the telephoto end, the geometry was very square and in both cases the screen coverage was pretty accurate.

Olympus {mju} 300

In terms of optical geometry there was slight barrelling at wide-angle, but no worse than others tested. At the telephoto end, the geometry was very square and in both cases the screen coverage was pretty accurate.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72

In terms of optical geometry there was the usual slight barrelling at wide-angle, but it was also measurable (albeit to a much lesser degree) at telephoto. Screen coverage proved quite accurate though.