The Kodak Easyshare M853 is simple and affordable, and takes pictures. There isn’t much else to say about it. While we recognise the value of budget compacts, it’s hard to like a camera this undistinguished.
The Nikon Coolpix L11 packs features such as face detection into a similar price point, while an extra £50 outlay will buy the far superior Fujifilm FinePix F40fd.
Lack lustre speed, terrible low-light performance and a lack of features far outweigh the simplicity and user-friendliness of the M853, making it a frustration to use.