GE X5 is the lowest priced Bridge camera (dSLR like camera with fixed lens) on the market. It also includes a 4-gigabyte SD/SDHC expansion slot. Together, they give the X1 a maximum zoom of 54X. Paired with the camera's 12X optical zoom is a 4.5X digital zoom. It has a 12X optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD screen, 8 megapixels, and a handgrip. GE X1 is the first camera from General Imaging for the more serious photographer. Underwater capability 5 meters (16 feet), 12.2 megapixel CCD sensor, "All-Glass" 4X optical zoom f/3.5-5.15 lens.
The first camera in GE's waterproof series was the G3WP, a compact camera with capability for up to 3 meters (10 feet) underwater, 12.2 megapixel CCD sensor, "All-Glass" 4X optical zoom f/3.5-5.15 lens, and VGA Video. The camera is powered by a 3.7V, 880mAh, GB-50A, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with in-camera charging. A SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supports up to a 128GB memory card.
The movie mode offers 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, VGA, and QVGA Video. It has a 3-inch, 460K pixel, color LCD display. 6X digital zoom is also provided for a total maximum zoom of 90X. The G100 is a modified bridge camera featuring an advanced Aptina™ A-Pix™ CMOS 14.4 megapixel pixel sensor and an all-glass, 15x optical zoom lens for exceptional photo clarity. Comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and an SD/SDHC memory card slot, expandable up to 4 gigabytes. It includes a 3X optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD screen, 7 megapixels. The G1 is the most compact model (3⅝ inches wide and 2½ inches high) in the GE-branded line. Memory can be expanded up to 4 gigabytes with SD or SDHC memory cards. The intermediate level of the GE-branded camera models, the E series features larger screens and is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The latter version has paginated menus whereas the early version has scrolling menus. Known firmware versions are 1.01 D7 and 1.10 D7. Unfortunately, the camera's firmware lacks a battery type selection setting option to obtain optimum use from NiMH batteries. Power is by two AA batteries, alkaline or NiMH recommended. A SD/SDHC slot supports up to an 8GB memory card. The screen is a LTPS TFT, 153,600 pixel, 2.5 inch, color LCD. A mini USB port on the side of the camera provides easy downloading of image files via provided cable to a computer which recognizes the A1230 as a removable drive. The navigation dial doubles as exposure compensation, macro mode, 2/10 sec timer, and flash control buttons. A mode dial selects Auto, Manual, Panorama, Portrait, Scene, Image Stabilization, Movie, or Playback mode. The camera has electronic image stabilization, face detection, smile detection, blink detection, and red-eye removal. 4.5X digital zoom is also provided for a total available zoom of 13.5x. The A1230 is a quality 12.1 megapixel camera with an all-glass, 3X optical zoom lens. The A830 is a point-and-shoot 8 megapixel camera that has the same zoom capabilities and other features of the A730. A SD/SDHC slot supports up to a 4GB memory card. It has a 3X optical zoom and a 4.5X digital zoom. The A730 is an inexpensive point-and-shoot GE-branded 7 megapixel camera.