Most good digital cameras use CCD lens technology. CMOS is old, normally used for security cameras. Even though I don't own this camera (and I generally hate reading reviews by people who don't own the product), I have owned a Polaroid camera of similar specs & price - with a CMOS lens. It mysteriously died in less than a year (company would service, but it would cost almost as much as purchase price for part) and picture quality was horrible. I regret not having done my research, b/c I took pics of my first baby with it and now with my second baby on a Canon, I can totally see the difference in quality.
General tip I've learned: if the company doesn't have a history of making cameras (35mm cameras), then don't trust it! (Kodak and Fuji are probably OK, but not the best.) I remember Oregon Scientific from the calculators I used while I was flunking calculus...!
I got this camera back in 2003 and I loved it..i would take it everywhere...but then no too long ago it just stopd working and i really dont know what was wrong w it..but hey for a first time slim camera is not bad @ all..
PICTURE QUALITY FOR A 3 MEGAPIXEL CAMERA IS VERY DISAPPOINTING! THE ONLY GOOD THING IS ITS SMALL SIZE. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA FOR ANYTHING BUT A CHILDS TOY AND AT THE SELLING PRICE IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR THAT.
This camera takes good pictures for being so compact. A little difficult at the begining to take a picture, but after I followed the instructions it was a snap.
This micro-size digital camera takes great 3 megapixel pictures anytime, anywhere. It is small enough to carry in your pocket, has a built-in flash, 4x digital zoom and a 1.5" color TFT screen for great quality pictures on-the-go.
Features:
Supports SD cards for extra memory.
Features built-in flash, 4x digital zoom and a 1.5-inch color TFT display.
3.0 megapixel CMOS sensor produces images of up to 2032 x 1524 pixels.
Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches (WxHxD).
Includes USB transfer cradle, software, USB cable, rechargeable Li-Polymer battery, hand strap and carrying case.