Jul 4, 2010, 20:54
Hey all, not sure if you've noticed, but DPreview now have percentage scores on their reviews. For the longest while, DPReview only used to publish a "highly recommended, recommended, etc." rating on their cameras, and most if not all cameras worth their salt only received "Highly Recommended" ratings.
I only just noticed, and they seem to be going through and updating all their previously reviewed models as well, giving them a percentage score based on several factors (build quality, handling, high iso performance, low iso performance etc.). In addition, they're also awarding a "silver award" and "gold award" badge to cameras - and these are not linked to their scores, so a camera can score lower than a rival camera, but it might still get a "gold award" if the reviewer feels that the model is outstanding enough to deserve one.
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/d...ngs_01.htm
Anyway, just wondering what you think of the new rating system? In the past I always used to go over every single positive and negative and weigh that up in my mind when comparing cameras - and ultimately forming my own judgement of what suits me best. Now I guess, they're bowing to the pressure of public opinion and awarding a "score" so cameras can be more easily compared.
I only just noticed, and they seem to be going through and updating all their previously reviewed models as well, giving them a percentage score based on several factors (build quality, handling, high iso performance, low iso performance etc.). In addition, they're also awarding a "silver award" and "gold award" badge to cameras - and these are not linked to their scores, so a camera can score lower than a rival camera, but it might still get a "gold award" if the reviewer feels that the model is outstanding enough to deserve one.
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/d...ngs_01.htm
Anyway, just wondering what you think of the new rating system? In the past I always used to go over every single positive and negative and weigh that up in my mind when comparing cameras - and ultimately forming my own judgement of what suits me best. Now I guess, they're bowing to the pressure of public opinion and awarding a "score" so cameras can be more easily compared.