The General Electric E850, E1030, E1040 and E1240 all feature fairly similar styling. The first model is the GE E850, featuring eight megapixel resolution, a larger-than-average 3.0" LCD display, and a generous 5x optical zoom lens. The GE 1030 boosts sensor resolution to ten megapixels, but drops the LCD to a slightly smaller 2.7"-type, and includes a less versatile 3x optical zoom lens. Stepping up to the GE 1040, you'll get ten megapixels of resolution coupled to a 3.0" LCD display and a 4x optical zoom lens - middle ground between those of the previous two cameras. Finally, the GE 1240 features the same 3.0" LCD and 4x optical zoom as the 1040, but with a whopping twelve megapixel resolution. One further difference between the four models is in ISO sensitivity - the General Electric E1030, E1040 and E1240 all reach further to ISO 3200, where the GE 850 is limited to ISO 1600 max.

All four cameras are alike in their use of a proprietary Lithium Ion battery, USB and NTSC / PAL video connectivity, 26MB of built-in memory and SD / MMC card slots. Pricing and availability have not been announced at this time. The press release for the General Electric E-series digital cameras can be found in another news item .

General Electric E850
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	General Electric
Model Number	E850
Dimensions	3.9 x 2.4 x 1.0" 99.0 x 60.1 x 25.7mm
Weight	155.0 g 5.4 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/2.5" CCD 8.30 megapixels (total) 8.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 3:2
Image Dimensions	3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels) 3264 x 2176 (7.1 megapixels) 3264 x 1836 (6.0 megapixels) 2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	3 levels
Image Preview / Review
LCD	3.0", 230,400 pixels
Playback Zoom	8.0x max
Lens
Lens Type	9 elements in 7 groups 5x optical zoom
Focal Length	4.7 - 23.4mm (actual) 28 - 140mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/3.3 - ?(W), f/5.0 - ?(T)
Focusing System	TTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking with AF assist lamp
Focusing Range	Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 2.4" - 24" (6 cm - 60 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/2000 second
Metering Modes	Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Preset, Manual
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Range: Wide: 0.3m-3.9m / Tele: 0.3m-2.6m (ISO 400)
Creative
Scene Modes	Sport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake
Digital Zoom	Up to 5.1x
Movie Format	MPEG4 with audio
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	FAT16, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other	Integrated Proprietary Connector (USB 2.0, A/V Out, DC In)
Power
Battery Type	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary GB-40
Product Bundle
Software	CD-ROM
Battery / Charger	1 x Proprietary GB-40 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory	26.0MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
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General Electric E1030
General
Camera Type	Ultra Compact
Manufacturer	General Electric
Model Number	E1030
Dimensions	4.1 x 2.2 x 1.0" 103.6 x 56.0 x 25.0mm
Weight	145.0 g 5.1 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/1.7" CCD 10.54 megapixels (total) 10.10 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 3:2
Image Dimensions	3648 x 2736 (10.0 megapixels) 3648 x 2432 (8.9 megapixels) 3696 x 2052 (7.6 megapixels) 2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	3 levels
Image Preview / Review
LCD	2.7", 230,400 pixels
Playback Zoom	8.0x max
Lens
Lens Type	7 elements in 7 groups 3x optical zoom
Focal Length	7.5 - 22.5mm (actual) 34 - 102mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/2.8 - ?(W), f/4.9 - ?(T)
Focusing System	TTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking with AF assist lamp
Focusing Range	Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 2.4" - infinity (6.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/2000 second
Metering Modes	Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Preset, Manual
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Range: Wide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.6m (ISO 400)
Creative
Scene Modes	Sport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake
Digital Zoom	Up to 5.7x
Movie Format	MPEG4 with audio
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	FAT16, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other	Integrated Proprietary Connector (USB 2.0, A/V Out, DC In)
Power
Battery Type	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary GB-40
Product Bundle
Software	CD-ROM
Battery / Charger	1 x Proprietary GB-40 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory	26.0MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
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General Electric E1040
General
Camera Type	Ultra Compact
Manufacturer	General Electric
Model Number	E1040
Dimensions	3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9" 98.5 x 58.5 x 24.0mm
Weight	150.0 g 5.2 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/1.7" CCD 10.54 megapixels (total) 10.10 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 3:2
Image Dimensions	3648 x 2736 (10.0 megapixels) 3648 x 2432 (8.9 megapixels) 3696 x 2052 (7.6 megapixels) 2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	3 levels
Image Preview / Review
LCD	3.0", 230,400 pixels
Playback Zoom	8.0x max
Lens
Lens Type	7 elements in 7 groups 4x optical zoom
Focal Length	8.8 - 35.2mm (actual) 40 - 160mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/2.9 - ?(W), f/6.3 - ?(T)
Focusing System	TTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking with AF assist lamp
Focusing Range	Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 4.1" - infinity (10.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/2000 second
Metering Modes	Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Preset, Manual
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Range: Wide: 0.3m-4.4m / Tele: 0.3m-2.0m (ISO 400)
Creative
Scene Modes	Sport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake
Digital Zoom	Up to 5.7x
Movie Format	MPEG4 with audio
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	FAT16, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other	Integrated Proprietary Connector (USB 2.0, A/V Out, DC In)
Power
Battery Type	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary GB-40
Product Bundle
Software	CD-ROM
Battery / Charger	1 x Proprietary GB-40 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory	26.0MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
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General Electric E1240
General
Manufacturer	General Electric
Model Number	E1240
Dimensions	3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9" 98.5 x 58.5 x 24.0mm
Weight	150.0 g 5.2 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/1.7" CCD 12.50 megapixels (total) 12.19 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 3:2
Image Dimensions	4032 x 3024 (12.2 megapixels) 4032 x 2688 (10.8 megapixels) 4032 x 2268 (9.1 megapixels) 2816 x 2112 (5.9 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	3 levels
Image Preview / Review
LCD	3.0", 230,400 pixels
Playback Zoom	8.0x max
Lens
Lens Type	7 elements in 7 groups 4x optical zoom
Focal Length	8.8 - 35.2mm (actual) 40 - 160mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/2.9 - ?(W), f/6.3 - ?(T)
Focusing System	TTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking with AF assist lamp
Focusing Range	Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 4.1" - infinity (10.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/2000 second
Metering Modes	Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Preset, Manual
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Range: Wide: 0.3m-4.4m / Tele: 0.3m-2.0m (ISO 400)
Creative
Scene Modes	Sport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake
Digital Zoom	Up to 6.3x
Movie Format	MPEG4 with audio
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	FAT16, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other	Integrated Proprietary Connector (USB 2.0, A/V Out, DC In)
Power
Battery Type	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary GB-40
Product Bundle
Software	CD-ROM
Battery / Charger	1 x Proprietary GB-40 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory	26.0MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
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