The DCR-SX41 was designed for user-friendly recording and doesn't pack a lot of extra shooting features. When set to Auto, the SX41 adjusts the focus, white balance, and even scene selection automatically, to give the best picture it can. But if you want to do things yourself then, there are scene options and the white balance can also be adjusted. There also is a focus and exposure controller. What you cannot do is control the amount of zoom with the screen, making it difficult to use if the cam is supported on to a tripod. The SX41 also has an ‘Instant-On’ option that gets the fires up the cam to record very fast simply by opening the LCD, although this feature is common it functions smoothly. The auto-focus is very responsive too. The battery life for the power pack, which is included, is an estimated 100 minutes of continuous operation;  [...]

The menu system of the FE3010 is attractive and easy to use. The sub-menus drop down into more detailed lists which make it easier, not that the 3010 has much to offer. The FE 3010 continues to use the xD cards like in its older models, so the memory storage can reach a maximum of only 2GB. Olympus, however, have provided a tiny adaptor to use the micro SD cards as well. One of the features of the 3010 is, unless you save your settings it switches into its default mode which is the program-auto. This mode gives you the option of controlling the exposure compensation, the ISO, white balance, flash as well as the timer. The FE3010 is also perfect for the point-and- shoot job because it can adjust its white balance and exposure perfectly. There also is an intelligent auto mode that chooses the perfect  [...]