C A M C O R D E R S 15

Quick
Guide
CAMCORDERS
Camcorders do more than just play back video on a TV. You
can edit your videos on a computer, e-mail them, or upload
video clips to such sites as Facebook or YouTube. Some
camcorders even have 3D capability, GPS, and built-in projectors
Shopping tip
Electronic view-
finders can help
you shoot video
in bright light
situations.
Scan this or see how, page 11
What to look for
An LCD with very good
quality, since most models
don't include a viewfinder
and you'll need to compose
on the display
Long battery life, since
battery life varies greatly.
Also, look for models that
can be charged via a com-
puter's USB port
Although image quality
is the most important factor
in our tests, be sure to check
for audio quality, which
varies greatly
What to skip
Digital zoom, since this
type of zoom degrades im-
age quality
What you'll pay
For full-sized HD camcord-
ers, you'll spend $300 to
$1,500. For pocket camcord-
ers, you'll spend $75 to $250.
For more buying advice,
go to ConsumerReports.org/
I camcorders
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HC-X900M
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C anon VI XI A HF M 50
P anasonic HC -V70 0
S ony HD R -T D IO
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HD C -T M 90 0
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HC -V50 0 M
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C anon VI XI A H FR 3 0
R at ing s Key Excellent Very good OGood Fair #Poor
Q C R B est B uy These models offer the best combination of performance and price. All are recommended.
0 R ecommended These are high-performing models that stand out.

C A M C O R D E R S
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30 Sony HDR-CX210
31 Panasonic HC -V 500
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1 Samsung
HMX-W300
2 Panasonic HX-WA2
3 Sony Bloggi e Live
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Guide to the Ratings
Overaii score mai nly reflects p i cture quali ty and ease of use. The disp layed score is out of a t ot al
of 100 p oi nts. Picture quaiity is based on recorded vi deo images shot i n good li ght at the highest
quali ty setti ng available. Low-iight picture quaiity is based on recorded vi deo images shot in di m
li ght at the highest quali ty setti ng availabie. Ease of use takes i nto account ergonomi cs of t he
controls and disp lays, and user manual readabi li ty. Auto focus takes i nto account sp eed and
accuracy. Audio quaiity rep resents accuracy using the bui lt-i n mi crop hone, p ius freedom from
noise, image stabiilzer reflects how well the modei reduces the shakes i n a scene. Display quaiity
refi ects image clari ty, color accuracy, and contrast of the LC D. It also i ncludes our judgment of t he
onscreen i nformati onai disp lays, the video p iayback under bri ght sunli ght, and (i f ap p iicabie) touch-
screen usabi li ty. Versatility i ndi cates features that increase a camcorder's u t i li t y or cap abi i i ti es.
Stiii camera refers to overall quali ty of t he p hoto functi ons of the camcorder, whi ch inciudes
p i cture quali ty and handi i ng. Battery iife (min.) is how iong t he camcorder can conti nuously
record images wi th t he LCD vi ewer in constant use and occasional use of other features such as
t he zoom lens. Price is ap p roxi mate ret ai l.

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D I G I T A L C A M E R A S , A D V A N C E D 4 3
Quick
Guide
DIGITAL CAMERAS, ADVANCED
Consumers are placing increasing demands on digitai
cameras, and manufacturers are meeting these needs
by adding more capabilities.
Shopping tip
SLRs have the
most features,
but they're aiso
the heaviest,
most expensive
cameras.
Scan thi5 or see how, page 11
What to iook for
Wide-angle capability, with
some models able to go as
wide as 24 mm
Extended zoom ranges from
5x to 42x
An SLR or SLR-like model
with interchangeable lenses
for the most versatility
Swiveling display for taking
hard-to-reach shots
A viewfinder is a plus,
though not a necessity
For more buying advice, go to
ConsumerReports.org/cameras
What to skip
An extended warranty,
because digital cameras have
been among the most reliable
products overall in our sub-
scriber surveys
What you'ii pay
For advanced point-and-
shoots, expect to spend $350
to $600. For SLR-like cam-
eras, expect to spend $450
to $1,200. For SLRs, expect to
spend $500 to $2,000.
B rands modei P rice O v eraii score Test resuits
0 100
p I F I G I V G i E
A ADVANCED PO INT AND-SHOOT
B 1 Canon PowerShotGl2 $450
P anasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ150
F uj ifilm FinePixX - Sl
F uj ifiim FinePix XIO
F uj ifiim FinePix
H S3 0EX R
10 15 e e O e 0 2s-mmm
12 20 e o e e 25-6OOinm
12 35 e o 24-624mm
12 14 O O 28-112mm
16 26 O O O O 24-720mm
Ratings Key Excellent Very good O Good 0 Fai r Poor
Q CR B est B uy These models offer the best combination of performance and price. All are recommended.
0 Recommended These are high- performing models that stand out.

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6 Ca n o n P ow e r S h ot
G I X
7 Fu j i f i i m Fi n e P i x X l O O 1.200
8 L e i c a D -Lux 5
9 P a n a s o n i c Lu m ix
D M C -tX5
1 0 Sa m s u n g T i i O O
1 1 R ic o h G R D ig ita l I V
1 2 O i ym p u s X Z -1
13 F u j i f i i m Fin e P ix HS I O
1 4 P a n a s o n i c L u m ix
O M C -FZIO O
15 F u j i f i l m Fin e P ix
HS2DEXR
300
14 20 O , O 28-112mm
12 17 O 35mm
10 10 O O O N A 24 - 9 0m m
10 10 O O O N A 24 - 9 0m m
10 13 O O N A 24 -7 2n im
10 8 O O N A 28 m m
10 10 O O O N A 28 - U 2m n i
10 28 O O O 24-720mm
14 20 O O O 25 - 6 00m m
16 28 O 6 O O O 24-720m m
B SLR
0 1 Ca n o n E O S 6 0D 1,050
0 2 O i ym p u s E-5 1,600
0 3 Ni l ( O n D70 0 0 1,100
0 4 Ca n o n E O S R ebel T 3i 750
0 5 Ca n o n E O S 7D D ig ita l 1,850
0 6 Sony O 5tR -A58O L 9 00
Q 7 Ca n o n E O S R e b e l T3 5 00
Q 8 Ca n o n E O S R e b e iT 2 i 6 5 0
B 9 Ni i ( O n D31 0 0 5 5 0
0 1 0 P e n t a x K-5 1,350
Q 1 1 Ni i ( o n D51 0 0 7 00
Q 12 P e n t a x K-r 6 5 0
Q 1 3 So n y DSLR-A560L 6 5 0
Q 1 4 Ni i ( o n D50 0 0 6 5 0
15 P e n t a x K-x 7 7 0
1 6 SonyDSLR-A38OL 8 00
18 - 5 5 m m a .6 )
14 -5 4 m m (2.0)
18 -lO 5 m m (1.5 )
18-55mm (1.6)
18 -I 35 m m (1.6)
18-55mm (1.5)
18-55m m (1.6)
18-55m m (1.6)
18-55m ni (1.5)
18-55mm (1.5)
18-55m m (1.5)
18-55mm (1.5)
18-55mm (1.5)
18-55mm (1.5)
18-55mm (1.5)
18-55mm (1.5)

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Brand S model Pnce Overall score Test results
o 100
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B SLR continued
17 N ikon D3000
18 Olympus E-620
19 S igma SD15
C SLR -LIKE
10 30 O e NA e O e 18-55mm(1.5)
1228 o NA e o . 14-42mm (2.0)
14 42O O NA O O 18-50mm (1.7)
S onyS L T -A 55V L
S ony SLT-A33L
Panasonic L umix
DM C -G2K
Panasonic L umix
DM C -GH 2
Olympus 0M -D E -M 5
N ikon 1 V I
SonySLT-A65VK
8 SonyNEX-7K
16 27 18-55mm (1.5)
14 27 e 18-55mm (1.5)
12 22 14-42mm(2.0)
16 23 o 14-42mm(2.0)
16 25 o 12-5Omm(2.O)
10 19 NA O lC-30nim (2.7)
24 31 O 18-55mma.5)
24 20 18-55mm (1.5)
Guide to the R atings
Overall score is based mainl y on image qual ity, the p resence of useful features, battery l ife, and
weight. Megapixels is the sensor's p ixel count, in mil l ions. Weight (oz.) is with battery and memory
card. Image quality combines several tests, incl uding regul arp hotos, l ow-l ight p hotos, and fl ash
p hotos as wel l as resol ution, macro, veil ing gl are, vignetting, and col orand geometric distortion
tests. Flash photos tests the qual ity of the buil t-in fl ash's outp ut and evenness of il l umination.
Video quality mostl y refl ects footage shot in regul arand low l ight, with audio qual ity and macro
(cl ose-up ) cap abil ity al so considered. Ease of use is oureval uation of the camera's control s,
manual , resp onse time, and focusing. LCD quality is a judgment of images viewed undervarious
conditions. Viewfinder is oureval uation of its qual ity, incl uding accuracy in disp l aying the framing
of the image that wil l be recorded. Test lens is the kit l ens tested. To cal cul ate its 35-mm-equival ent
focal range, mul tip l y the minimum and maximum shown, resp ectivel y, by the magnification factor,
if shown (in p arentheses). Price is ap p roximate retail .

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I Brand S model Price Overall score Test results
0 10 0
P I F I G I V G i E
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0
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SonySLT-A77V
Panasonic Lumi x
D M C -G 3 K
Samsung N X2 0 0
Panasonic Lumi x
D M C -G F2 K
SonyNEX-3K
Sony N E X-5K
Panasonic Lumi x
D M C -G XlX
Panasonic Lumi x
D M C -G F3 K
Oiympus P E N Li t e
E -P L3
Olympus P E N E -P 3
S onyS LT -A57K
Nii(on 1 Jl
SonyNEX-C3K
Panasonic Lumi x
D M C -G F3 X
Oiympus P E N E -P L2
Sony N E X-5N K
Samsung N XlO O
Pentax Q
Olympus P E N E-PLl
Pentax K-0 1
Fuj i fi l m X-P rol
2 4 3 6 O
1 6 2 0
2 0 1 9 e
1 2 1 8
1 4 1 9
1 4 1 9
1 6 1 6 O
1 2 1 6
1 2 1 7
1 2 1 9
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1 0 1 5 O
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18-55mm (1.5)
14-42nini (2.0)
18-S5mm (1.5)
14-42mm (2.0)
18-55mm(1.5).
18-55mm (1.5)
14-42mm(2.0)
l4-42mm (2.0)
14-42mm (2.0)
14-42mm (2.0)
18-55mm (1.5)
10-30nim (2.7)
l8-55mm(1.5)
14-42nim (2.0)
14-42mm(2.0)
18-55mm (1.5)
2O-5Omii (1.5)
5-l5rnm (5.5)
14-42mni(2.0)
18-55mm (1.5)
35mm (1.5)
Ratings Key E xcel l ent V erygood O G ood Fa i r P o o r
D C R Best Buy T hese models offer t he best combi nat i on of performance and pri ce. All are recommended.
0 Recommended T hese are hi gh-performi ng models t hat st and out .

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D I G I T A L C A M E R A S , B A S I C 47
Quick
G uide
D I G I T A L C A M E R A S , B A S I C
M ost of the models we tested offer G ood or Very
G ood overall performance and image quality. M ost
get 200 to 350 shots per battery charge and have
a 2y2-inch display.
What to look for
A wide-angle end of the
zoom range as low as 28 or
24mm, for more panoramic
landscapes or group portraits
An LCD that can swivel for
hard..to-reach shots
A touch screen for easy inter-
action with menus
An optical or electronic
viewfinder, which can help
you compose when bright
light washes out your LCD
A dedicated video button,
which lets you quickly record
B rand & model
video when you're shooting
still images
What to skip
Buying a camera solely
based on its megapixel count,
since higher resolution doesn't
necessarily produce better
photographs
What you'll pay
For basic point-and-shoots,
expect to spend $80 to $500.
For more buying advice, go to
ConsumerReports,org/canieras
S hopping tip
Look for a lens
with a lower
"widest angle"
number to
capture more
of your subject
within the frame.
Scan this or see how, page 11
P rice O verall score T est results
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0 1 Nikon Coolpix P300
0 2 Nikon Coolpix P310
0 3 C anon PowerShot ELPH 510HS
0 4 Nikon Coolpix S8 2 00
B 5 Nikon Coolpix 5 8 100
0 6 P anasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
B 7 C anon PowerShot SX130 IS
8 L eica V -Lux 2 0
9 C anon PowerShot SX 2 30 HS
10 P anasonic Lumix DUC-TS3
1 2. 7 e e e O e 24 240
16 7 e e o o o 24 230
12 7 e o e o e 28 170
16 8 e e o o o 25 250
12 7 e o e o o 30 210
12 7 e o o e o 28 310
12 u e e e o o 28 130
12 8 e e o o o 25 300
12 8 o o e o o 28 210
12 7 o e e o o 28 310

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A COMPACT MODELS continued
11 CanonP owerS hot D IO
12 CanonP werS hotS X210 IS
13 CanonP owerS hot S X150 IS
14 Fujifiim FineP ix F80E XR
15 Sony C yber-shot D S C -HX7V
16 Oiympus T ough T G -820
17 Pentax O ptioWG -2
18 Pentax O ptio WG -2 GPS
19 Pentax O ptio I-IO
20 Oiympus T ough T G -620
21 CanonP owerS hot A1300
22 Fujifiim FineP ix R eai 30 W3
23 Pentax O ptioR ZIO
24 Fujifiim FineP ix XP IO O
25 Fujifilm FineP ix XP 150
26 Fujifiim FineP ix XP 50
27 CanonP owerS hot A800
2 8 CanonP owerS hot A495
29 Oiympus T G -810
30 Oiympus S tylus T ough-8010
3 1 Kodai(E asyS hareC 142
32 nii(onC oolpix S 30
33 Kodai(E asyS hareC 195
34 K odak E asyS hare S port C 123
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28 260
28 300
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37 300
37 150
28 NA
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29 240
33 180
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B SUBCOMPACT MODELS
0 1 Nikon C oolpix SlOO
0 2 Canon P owerS hot ELPH 310 HS
0 3 Canon P owerS hot S9S
1 6 5 O OO28 1 50
12 5 e OO 28 21 0
1 0 7 e O 28 20 0
Ratings Key E xcellent Very good O G ood 0 Fair P oor
D CR Best Buy T hese models offer'the best combination ofperformance and price. All arerecommended.
bd Recommended T hese are high-performing models that stand out.

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0 4 N i k o n CoolPixAWlOO
0 5 Canon PowerShot ELPH110 HS
[71 6 Canon PowerSbot SD4000 IS
ELPH
0 7 Pa n a s o n i c Lumix DMC-3D1
0 8 Pa n a s o n i c Lumix DMC-SZl
0 9 N i k o n Cooipix S 8000
0 10 Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS
0 11 Panasonic Lumix 0MC-FH8
0 12 N i k o n Cooipix S1200pj
13 Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS
1 4 SonyCvber-shotDSC-TX9
15 SonyCyber-shotDSC-WXlO
1 6 Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS
17 N i k o n Cooipix S6300
1 8 Canon PowerShot SD140013 ELPH
19 Canon PowerShot SlOO
20 Pa n a s o n i c Lumix DUC-FH27
21 Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
ELPH
22 P a n a s o n i c Lumix DMC-FX90
23 P a n a s o n i c Lumix DMC-FP3
24 P a n a s o n i c Lumix DMC-TSIO
25 Pa n a s o n i c Lumix DMC-FX78
26 Panasoni c Lumix DMC-FH5
27 Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS
28 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
29 Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS
3 0 N i k o n Cooipix S80
3 1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TXIOOV
3 2 Sony Cyber-shot OSC-TX55
3 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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Canon P owerS hot A4000 IS
Canon P owerS hot A2400 IS
Panasonic Lumix D M C -FH2
5ony C yber-shot D S C -WX5
Samsung D V300F
Panasonic Lumix D M C -T S 20
Nikon C oolpix S 5100
Nikon C oolpix S U O O pj
Ni ko n C oolpix S 4300
Canon P owerS hot A33O O IS
Fu j i f i l m FineP ixT 400
S a m su n g WB 210
S a m su n g U V800
Sony C yber-shot D S C -T X7
Fu j i f i l m Fin eP ixZ900E XR
S a m su n g S T 95
Ni ko n C oolpix S 6200
C a n o n P owerS hot A23O O
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68 Panasonic L umix D UC -S 3
69 Canon P owerS hot A 22OO
70 Canon P owerS hot A 810
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131 Fuj i f i l m FinePix Z90 10 0
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D I G I T A L C A M E R A S , B A S I C 55
Guide to the Ratings
Overall score is based mainly on mage quality, ease of use, and versatility, plus LCD, flash,
and video quality. Megapixels is the number of pixels, in millions, on the sensor. Weight (oz.)
is with battery, memory card, and strap. Image guality combines several tests, including regular
photos, low-light photos, and flash photos as well as color tests, among others. Flash photos
tests the guality of the built-in flash's light outp'ut and evenness of illumination. Video guality
mostly reflects footage shot in regular and low light, with audio quality and macro (close-up)
capability also considered. Ease of use is our evaluation of the camera's controls, manual,
response time, and focusing. LCD quality is a judgment of images viewed under various lighting
conditions. For widest angle (mm), the lower the number, the broader the vista the camera
can capture. Battery life (shots) is as the manufacturer states. Price is approximate retail.
Most & Least Reliable
DIGITAL CAiVIERAS
Panasonic
Canon ^ ^ | E !
Samsung I B B Q
Nikon ^ ^ ^ B
Fujifilm | | m^ H |
Kodak ba ggi
Olympus ^ ^ I ^ ^ M
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SLRs
Most cameras are very reliable, and few
differences exist among brands. That's what
we found when we asked more than 146,000
readers who bought a digital camera between
2007 and 2011 about their experiences. The
graph shows the percentage of, models for
each brand that were repaired or had a serious
problem. Differences of fewer than 3 points
aren't meaningful, and we've adjusted the
data to eliminate differences linked solely to
the age of the camera. We lacked sufficient
data to include Pentax and Olympus SLR cam-
eras, but they do not appear to have reliability
problems. Models within a brand can vary, and
design or manufacture changes might affect
future reliability. Still, choosing a brand with
a good repair history can improve your odds
of getting a reliable model.
Source; Annual Product Reliability Survey,
Consumer Reports National Research Center.

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Quick
Guide
E-BOOK READERS
Light weight, long battery life, and crisp type make e-book
readers the best device for reading e-books.
What to iooi( for
A 6-inch screen, for the best
balance of screen size and
portability for most people
Touch capability to help
you easily select content and
turn the pages
What to si<ip
3G access to the Internet;
while that offers the most
flexibility for obtaining new
content, models with Wi-Fi-
Brand & model
only access suit most users
and generally cost less
Color capability. For the
most part, you're better off
buying a tablet to get this
What you'ii pay
Prices typically range from
$140 to $400, though some
models cost $100 or so.
For more buying advice, go to
ConsumerReports.org/ebooks
Price Overali score Testresults
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S ome e-readers
allowyou to
borrow e-books
frompublic
libraries.
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Sp ecial Offe rs
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16 BeBook Neo
17 Bookeen Cybook Orizo n
18 A luratek LIBRE Touch
(AEBK08FB)
19 Pandigital Novel
(PR007T10WWH7)
20 Pandigital Novel
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21 A luratek LIBRE Col or eBook
Reader(AEBK07FS)
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El Di sc o n t i n u e d
Guide to the R atings
Overall score is based mostl y on te st resul ts. Readabillty re fl e c ts t e xt in various l i g fi t i n g c o n d itio n s.
Versatility signifies convenience. Responsiveness re fl e c ts sp eed t o t u rn o n , resume fro m sl eep , op en
an e-book, and tran sfe r an e-book fro m a comp uter via USB. Page turn measures how guickl y an
e-reader can t u rn t o t he next p age of an e-book. Navigation incl udes the abil ity t o ro t at e t he screen,
bookmark a p age, and search fo r an e-book t hro u g h an onl ine bookstore. File support scores comp at-
ibil ity wi t h typ ical e-book and fi l e fo rmats. Claimed battery life is as stated by the manufacturer. Touch
screen disp l ays resp ond t o l ig ht c o n tac t wi t h a styl u s, finger, or either. Price Is ap p ro ximate re t ai l .

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Quick
Guide
PRINTERS, ALL-IN-ONE
if ail you do is print, you can save money and space by
purchasing a dedicated printer. But if you want to copy or
scan, or even fax, it's worth investigating an all-in-one.
What to iook for
If you don't need to print in
color or scan color photos, an
all-in-one laser for superior
quality, faster print speed,
and a lower cost per page
An all-in-one inkjet, if you
want color printing and a
model that excels at printing
your photos
A built-in duplexer to print
on both sides of the page
What to skip
High ink- or toner-cartridge
costs, which can make a
bargain-priced printer a bad
deal in the long run
An inkjet with a single color
cartridge, because separate
color cartridges may be more
economical, depending on
your photos
What you'ii pay
All-in-ones are actually getting
less expensive and more ver-
satile. Inkjets cost $60 and up.
For more buying advice, go to
ConsumerReports.org/printers
Shopping tip
If you're printing
photos, a memory
card reader
or PictBridge
compatibility can
be helpful.
Scan this or see how, page It
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4 Brother M FC -7360N
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8 Brother D C P -70 60 D $1 60
9 Brother
M FC -7860 D W
10 Canon imageC LAS S
M F3 0 1 0
U OK MB4 6 0
12 Panasonic
KX-M B 20 3 O
13 Panasonic
KX-M B 20 0 0
B COLOR LASER MODELS

E , W
E
E
E
D el l 21 55cn
Br ot her
M FC -9970 C D W
HP LaserJet P ro
C M 1 41 5fnw
Dell 1 3 55cn
Dell I 3 55cnw
HP LaserJet P ro
M 275nw
C INKJET MODELS
1 Canon P ixma
M G 8220
2 Lexmark
O fficeE dge P ro 4 0 0 0
3 Canon P ixma
M G 61 20
4 Lexmark P ro 9J5
5 HP P hotoS mart 751 0
6 HP O fficeJet P ro
8 6 0 0 Plus
1 1 . 4
5.9
1 1 . 2
1 2 . 4
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E , W
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W
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Rat i ngs Key E x cel l ent V er y g ood O G ood Fa i r P oor
Q CR Best Buy T hese model s offer the best combination of p erformance and p rice. Al l are recommended.
E Re c o mme n d e d T hese are high-p erforming model s that stand out.

P R I N T E R S , A L L - I N - O N E 93
Brand S model Pnce Overall score Test resuits
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= = = S
a
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1 0 0
F I G I V C I E -
C II!K JE T M OD E L S continued
0 7 BrotiierMFC-J825DW $100
fTI 8 Brother
MFC-J69100W
0 9 L exmarif Pro 715
0 10 HP PhotoSmart 6510
r 7 | 11 C anon Pixma
MG6220
0 12 Brother
MFC-J5910DW
0 13 HP PhotoSmart 5510
0 14 Canon Pixma
MX892
0 15 C anon Pixma MX512
16 L exmari< Genesis
S815
17 E pson Artisan 725
18 HP OfficeJet 6600
19 Brother MFC-J6250W
20 HP OfficeJet Pro
8600
21 HP OfficeJet 7500A
22 C anon Pixma
MX882
23 HP PhotoSmart 5515
24 E pson Workforce
PrWP-4540
25 E pson
Wori<force 845
26 L exmari(
Interpret S405
27 E pson
Workforce 635
28 L exmari(
Intuition S505
29 K odait HERO 9.1
30 E pson Artisan 837
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o a o
a a a o
o e e e e e
eee
o a o a o
E,W
E.W
E,W
W
E,W
E.W
W
E,W
E,W
W
E,W
W
W
E.W
E,W
E,W
W
E,W
E,W
W
E,W
W
E,W
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94 C O N S U M E R R E P O R T S B U Y I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 3
Brand S modei Price Overaii score Testresuits
P I F
100 _2
G I VG I E -
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t:r t r t x - +^ ^
I I I I '^
ii^lKJET MODELS continued
31 Kodak
E S P O ffice 2170
32 Canon P ixma
M X432
33 Canon P ixma
M G 532O
34 Kodak HE R O 7.1
3 5 Epson Artisan'730 100
36 Kodak HE R O 5.1 1 3 0
37 Epson Workforce
WF-7510
3 8 DeiiV725W
39 Epson Artisan 835
40 Lexmark
I nteract S 605
41 HP O fficeJet 6700
P remium
42 Kodak O FFI C E
HE R O 6.1
4 3 Canon P ixma
M X420
44 Canon P ixma
M G 4120
45 Canon P ixma
M G 3120
46 Canon P ixma M X372
47 Canon P ixma
M P 280
48 Canon P ixma
M P 495
49 Canon P ixma
M G 2120
50 HP E nvy U O
Ratings Key E xcellent Verygood O G ood Fai r 9POOI
D C R Best Buy T hese models offer the best combination of performance and price. All are recommended.
0 Recommended T hese are high-performing models that stand out.

P R I N T E R S , A L L - I N - O N E
95
Brand S model Pnce Overall score Testresuits
0 100 J
P I F I G I V G l E -
C INKJET MODELS continued
51 Brother
IV IFC -J 6 5 10D W
5 2 Brother IV IFC -J 430W
53 Epson
W or kf or ce 435
54 Kodak HERO 3.1
55 Epson Styl us NX430
5 6 HP D eskjet 3 05 0
57 Brother MFC -J 220
5 8 Epson Styl us NX420
7 .9
7 . 3
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8 . 6
1 0 . 5
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Guide to the Ratings
Overall score is based on speed and qual ity of print, scan, and copy functions, pl us ease of use.
The displ ayed score is out of a total of 100 points. Ink and paper/month is estimated cost (in
dol l ars) for ink and photo paper in a month of typical use, based on our tests and how our readers
tol d us they print. For inkjets: 23 text pages, 9 graphics pages, 2.4 l arge photos, 3.6 smal l photos,
and 3.5 photos on pl ain paper. For l asers: 6 2 text pages, 24 graphics pages, 1.7 l arge photos, 1.9
smal l photos, and 2.3 photos on pl ain paper. P hotos cost the most, text documents the l east, so
your resul ts may vary from these figures, but they are useful for comparing model s. Photo
quality refl ects a photo's appearance. The 4 x6 photo time score refl ects how quickl y the model
can print one 4x6 photo on photo-qual ity paper. One minute or l ess is excel l ent; 1 to 2 minutes is
very good; 2 to 4 minutes is good; 4 to 6 minutes is fair; and l onger than 6 minutes is poor. The
8x10 photo time score refl ects how quickl y the model can print one 8x10 photo on photo-qual ity
paper. Two minutes or l ess is excel l ent; 2 to 4 minutes is very good; 4 to 6 minutes is good; 6 to 8
minutes is fair; and l onger than 8 minutes is poor. Text quality assesses cl arity and crispness of
bl ack text. Text speed score refl ects how quickl y the model can print text on five pages of pl ain, ,
l etter-sized pages. Thirty seconds or l ess is excel l ent; 31 to 6 0 seconds is very good; 61 t o 90 sec-
onds is good; 91 to 120 seconds is fair; and l onger than 120 seconds is poor. Graphics quality as-
sesses the appearance of col or graphics produced by the printer. Bl ack and white l asers were iudged
on bl ack and white graphics. Scan quality is for col or photos, graphics, and text scanned at each
model 's defaul t settings. Copy quality is for graphics and text. Power savinq indicates how wel l
the printer conserves power between uses. For networking, E indicates the model can network
using wired Ethernet; W indicates wirel ess capabil ity. Price is approximate retail .

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Quick
G uide
PRINTERS, REGULAR
Ini^jet and laser printers have become more
affordable and increasingly full featured.
S hopping tip
A printer with
an E nergy
S tar label will
consume very
little power when
not printing.
S can this or see how, page 1 1
What to iooit for
A iaser printer, if you want
fast, low-cost, top-quality
black-and-white text
An inkjet, if you want the
most versatile printer. You
can print color photos and
graphics, as well as text
Features such as a memory-
card reader, PictBridge sup-
port, or a wireless interface,
if you want to print photos
without a computer
What to skip
Color laser printers, which
are more costly than their
monochrome counterparts
and unsuited for photos
Snapshot printers, most
of which didn't provide the
photo quality of the best reg-
ular Inkjets in our tests
What you'll pay
Color inkjets can cost as lit-
tle as $50, and monochrome
laser printers less than $80.
For rnore buying advice, go to
ConsumerReports.org/printers
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HP Laserjet P ro
P U 0 2 W
Samsung
M t-2 955D W
Brotiier
HL-53 70 D W
Lexmark E 2 60 dn
HP Laserjet
P 2 O 55dn
Brother
HL-2 2 70 D W
150
NA E
NA W
E,W
NA E.W
NA E
NA E
E,W

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Brands model Price Overallscore Testresults
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8 Samsung
ML-2165W
9 DelllBOn
10 0KIB411dn
11 Samsung
ML-3712DW
12 Dell235Odn
B COLOR LASER MODELS
5.6
5.5
3.1
2.3
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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2 Lexmark C540n
3 HP Laserjet Pro
CPlO25nw
4 Brother
HL-4570CDW
5 Brother
HL-3040CN
6 OKI C330dn
7 Konica Minolta
Magicolor 1600W
8 Brother
HL-3075CW
9 Samsung
CLP-325W
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250
200
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R2000
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Pro9OOO Mark II
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Q CR Best Buy These models offer the best combination of performance and price. All are recommended.
Lid Recommended These are high-performing models that stand out.

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X6520
7 HP O fficeJet P ro
8100
8 Canon P ixma
P 4920
9 Canon P ixma
P 2702
10 Epson Artisan 50
U HP D eskjet 3000
12 HP O fficeJet 100
M obil e
13 Epson Artisan 1430
14 Epson
WorkForce 30
15 Epson
Worl (force 60
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Overall score is based mainl y on speed and text/photo gual ity. T he displ ayed score is out of a
total of 100 points. Ink and paper/month is estimated cost (in dol l ars) for ink and photo paper
in a month of typical use. For inkjets: 23 text pages, 9 graphics pages, 2.4 l arge photos, 3.5 smal l
photos, and 3.5 photos on pl ain paper. For l asers: 62 text pages, 24 graphics pages, 1.7 l arge
photos, 1.9 smal l photos, and 2.3 photos on pl ain paper. Photo quality refl ects a photo's appear-
ance. T he 4x6 photo time score refl ects how quickl y the model can print one 4x6 photo on
photo-qual ity paper. O ne minute or l ess is excel l ent; 1 to 2 minutes is very good; 2 t o 4 minutes
is good; 4 to 6 minutes is fair; and l onger than 6 minutes is poor. T he 8x10 photo time score
refl ects how guickl y the model can print one 8x10 photo on photo-guaiity paper. T wo minutes or
l ess is excel l ent; 2 to 4 minutes is very good; 4 to 6 minutes is good; 6 to 8 minutes is fair; and
l onger than 8 minutes is poor. Text quality assesses cl arity and crispness of bl ack text. Text
speed score refl ects how quickl y the model can print text on five pages of pl ain, l etter-sized
pages. T hirty seconds or l ess is excel l ent; 31 to 60 seconds is very good; 61 to 90 seconds is
good; 91 to 120 seconds is fair; and l onger than 120 seconds is poor. Graphics quality assesses
the appearance of col or graphics produced by the pri nt er-or bl ack and white graphics for bl ack
and white l asers. Power saving indicates how wel l the printer conserves power between uses.
For networking, E indicates the model can network using wired E thernet; W indicates wirel ess
capabil ity. Price is approximate retail .

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S M A R T P H O N E S
Quick
Guide
SMART PHONES
Smart phones are getting smarter every day. They're not only great
for texting, e-mail, anci social networking, but they can also play
music, shoot photos and video, and direct you via GPS navigation.
Shopping tip
Make sure
you can read
the phone's
display In
bright sunlight,
especially for
texting and Web
surfing.
Scan this or see how. page 11
What to looK for
The phone's operating sys-
tem, which dictates its fea-
tures and capabilities
How many apps are avail-
able and what they cost
The keyboardphones with
virtual keyboards tend to be
less bulky than models with
physical keyboards, but it's
easier to type on a physical
keyboard without looking
What to skip
Phone insurance and ex-
tended warranties, which are
not worth it when you factor
in the extra expense, high
dductibles, and low chance
of using them
What you'ii pay
Phone prices with a two-year
contract, including rebates,
range from about $50 to $300.
Smart phones purchased un-
locked without a contract can
cost significantly more, start-
ing at $500.
For more buying advice, go to
ConsumerReports.org/ceirphones
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to t ei U ' d m odel .
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(16GB) (AT&T)
0 2 HTCOneX 200
0 3 Samsung Galaxy S II
Skyrocket
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Note
0 5 LG Nitro HD
0 6 HTC V ivid
0 7 Samsung Galaxy S II
(ATST)
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B r a n d S m o d e l P r i c e O v e r a i i s c o r e T e s t r e s u l t s
Similar models,
in small type.
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S a m s u n g R ug by
S mart
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(8G B ) AT &T
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9 8 1 0
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0 5 Samsung E pie 4G
0 6 Apple iP hone 4S
(16G B ) S priiit
iP iione4 S (32G B ) S print.
iP iione4 S (6 4 G B ) S print
7 Ap p l e iP h one 4
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Ra t i n g s Ke y E x cellent av eryg ood O G ood F air P oor
Q C R B e s t B u y T iiese modeis offer th e best combination of performance and price. A il are recommended.
bd Re c o m m e n d e d T hese are h ig h -performing modeis tiiat stand out.

S M A R T P H O N E S
B r a n d s m o d e l P ric e O v e r a l l score T e s t r e s u i t s
5 i m i l a r m o d e l s .
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2 HTC One S
3 S a m s u n g G a l a x v S l l
(T-Mo b iie )
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5 HTC Am a ze 4G
6 T -Mo b ile Side i<ick 4G
7 T -Mo b ile m vTo uc h
4G
8 HTC m vTo uch 4G
Slid e
9 B l a c k B e r r y B o ld
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(32GB) (V e r i zo n ) 250
G a l a xy s m (16G B) ( V e r i z o n )
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120 C O N S U M E R R E P O R T S B U Y I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 3
B r a n d s m o d e l P r i c e O v e r a i i score T e s t r e s u i t s
I sim ilar models,
I i nsni al l i ype, .
are comparable
to tested model.
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4 L G S pectrum
5 M o t o r o l a Oroid 4
6 S am sung Galaxy
Nexus
7 S am sung
S tratosph ere
8 LG L ucid
9 S a m s u n g Droi d
Charge
1 0 Appl e iPtione 4S
(16G8) Verizon
Phone 4S (64 GB) Ver i zon,
Phone 4 5 (3GB) Veri zon
U Apple IPhone 4
(8GB) Verizon
12 C asio G'zOne
Commando
13 B l a c k B e r r y B o i d
9 9 30
1 4 S ony Ericsson
Xperi a Play
15 HT C Troph y
G uide t o t he R atings
O verall score is based mainly on test results. E ase of use indicates how easy it is to access
features and modes, such as ph oning, messaging. Web browsing, th e camera, etc. M essaqinq
assesses keyboard ergonomics, e-mail readability, attach ment capabilities, and tex t-messaging
features. Web browsinq assesses browser capabilities. D isplay qu a l i t y represents overall picture
quality, contrast in normal and brigh t ligh ting, and color accuracy. Voice qu ality incorporates
listening and talking in noisy and quiet settings using live phone calls. P honinq considers th e step-
saving functions for making and receiving calls, speed dialing, and more. B a t t e r y life was tested
under strong and weak cell network signals, and considers tasks th at involve voice, data, standby,
and oth er factors. C amera: I maqe qu a l i t y evaluates resolution, dynamic range, coior accuracy,
and yisual noise. C annera: Video qu a lity judges recorded video images sh ot at th e highest quality
setting available. P o r t a bi l i t y represents advantages and disadvantages based on dimensions and
weigh t. D isplay diaqonal size (in .) is to th e nearest tenth of an inch . Under operatinq s y s te m , A
is for Android; B, BlackBerry; i, iOS; W, Windows Phone; wOS, web OS. P rice is approx imate retai l .

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