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Intelligent Auto Mode recognizes the five most common photo scenarios and automatically optimizes settings such as focus and lighting.
ENGADGET: Olympus launches SP-810UZ, packs 36x wide-angle zoom in a compact camera
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Aside from the differences in lens size, these bad boys are all pretty much the same, hitting the ground with 12 megapixel CCDs, 2.7-inch displays, advanced face tracking, intelligent auto mode, and both xD-Picture Card and microSD compatibility.
ENGADGET: Olympus announces new FE and mju range 12 megapixel shooters
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While we're at it, we might as well mention the company's newest addition to the mju line: The mju 7010 sports a 7x optical zoom, but otherwise looks pretty much the same (12 megapixel, 2.7-inch display, advanced face tracking and intelligent auto mode, magic filters, etc).
ENGADGET: Olympus announces new FE and mju range 12 megapixel shooters
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Additionally, the "Intelligent Auto" mode allows the cameras to automatically optimize camera settings based on the external environment.
ENGADGET: Sony keeps on rocking the Cyber-shot with three new models
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For beginners with Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode supports capturing images with a variety of shooting-assist functions including AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition and Intelligent ISO Control.
ENGADGET: Panasonic Lumix GF6 announced for the US, shipping in June for $600
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In addition to the advanced functions that will satisfy experienced photographers, the LUMIX GH2 is easy enough for beginners to use comfortably because of Panasonic's iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, a popular setting in the LUMIX point-and-shoots that automatically engages features and settings for optimal image quality by detecting the shooting environment.
ENGADGET: Panasonic's $900 Lumix GH2 officially debuts: 16MP, 1080p movie mode, 3D interchangeable lens
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Helping document vacations with your own personal highlight reel, the camera's new Hybrid AUTO mode utilizes a combination of Smart AUTO and Intelligent IS to create a beautiful and steady HD video clip (up to approximately 4 seconds) in Movie Digest mode every time you shoot a still image.
ENGADGET: Canon PowerShot A2500, ELPH 330 HS, 115 IS point-and-shoots debut ahead of CP+
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Taking HD video to the next level, the COOLPIX P7700 is capable of intelligent autofocus while recording in any mode as well as optical zoom when shooting in Auto mode.
ENGADGET: Nikon intros flagship Coolpix P7700 for prosumers, diminutive Coolpix S01 for fashionistas