Category: Digital Compact Cameras
DCResource have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FZ18 digital camera, which features a 18x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm film camera.
“The FZ18 is only the second mega zoom camera I’ve tested (the other being the Olympus SP-550UZ) and it’s definitely the better of the two. That may change when I get my hands on the SP-560UZ or the Fuji FinePix S8000fd, but for now, the DMC-FZ18 is the best camera for those of you who can’t get enough zoom.”
DCResource have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FZ18 digital camera, which features a 18x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm film camera. “The FZ18 is only the second mega zoom camera I’ve tested (the other being the Olympus SP-550UZ) and it’s definitely the better of the two. That may…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon G9, a 12.1 megapixel update of the G7 compact camera, with a 6x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and the return of RAW mode.
“Canon has done it yet again, produced another awesome “G” series Prosumer model. The G9 continues the traditions of this line, offering a slew of manual functions, great image quality, blazing fast performance, a durable exterior, and class leading specs (12-megapixels, 6x optical zoom, Canon’s OIS, Face Detection AF, etc.), not to mention plenty of automatic controls for beginners.”
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Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon G9, a 12.1 megapixel update of the G7 compact camera, with a 6x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and the return of RAW mode. “Canon has done it yet again, produced another awesome “G” series Prosumer model. The G9 continues the traditions of…
CNET have reviewed the Fujifilm Finepix F50fd compact digicam, which has a 12 megapixel sensor, Dual Image Stabilization, and Face Detection 2.0 technology with a a new Automatic Red-Eye Removal feature.
“As long as you don’t mind the between-shot sluggishness or slight texture that the noise creates, even at lower ISOs when viewed on a monitor, then the Fujifilm F50fd would make a nice choice for advanced photographers looking for a pocket camera to supplement an SLR.”
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CNET have reviewed the Fujifilm Finepix F50fd compact digicam, which has a 12 megapixel sensor, Dual Image Stabilization, and Face Detection 2.0 technology with a a new Automatic Red-Eye Removal feature. “As long as you don’t mind the between-shot sluggishness or slight texture that the noise creates, even at lower…
PhotoReview have reviewed the Samsung i85, an all-in-one camera, MP3 player and portable media player with a large 3 inch touchscreen LCD.
“Photographs taken with the review camera appeared bright with natural-looking colours. Exposures were pitched to record shadow detail, leaving highlights blown-out. Unfortunately, coloured fringes were seen around the edges of outdoor shots with only modest magnification. Imatest confirmed the presence of severe chromatic aberration but showed overall colour accuracy to be reasonably good. Some shifts were seen in reds, where saturation was slightly elevated. Skin hues were generally accurate.”
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PhotoReview have reviewed the Samsung i85, an all-in-one camera, MP3 player and portable media player with a large 3 inch touchscreen LCD. “Photographs taken with the review camera appeared bright with natural-looking colours. Exposures were pitched to record shadow detail, leaving highlights blown-out. Unfortunately, coloured fringes were seen around the…
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L10, an entry-level compact digital camera with 5 megapixels and a 2 inch LCD screen.
“You don’t need a high-resolution camera to get good-looking pictures. If they’re made right, 5-megapixel cameras can produce great photos. If you’re on a tight budget, but still want to take some photos, consider the Nikon Coolpix L10. This little camera has few features, a very slow flash recycle time, and can only produce up to 5-megapixel stills, but its tiny price tag and decent picture quality make it a solid budget contender.”
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CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L10, an entry-level compact digital camera with 5 megapixels and a 2 inch LCD screen. “You don’t need a high-resolution camera to get good-looking pictures. If they’re made right, 5-megapixel cameras can produce great photos. If you’re on a tight budget, but still want…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Kodak Z885 digital cameras, which boasts a 5x optical zoom lens (36-180mm) and 8.1 megapixel resolution.
“Overall, it was a mixed bag. The Kodak Z885 was able to make some good snapshots for a low priced camera, but its high ISO feature and supposed digital image stabilization left much to be desired. Movie mode was good, and so was the camera’s connectivity to the many EasyShare printer docks. Image quality is good up to about ISO 400, with reasonable clarity considering the 8-megapixel resolution, but noise suppression starts to tamp detail down from ISO 200 on up.”
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Imaging Resource have reviewed the Kodak Z885 digital cameras, which boasts a 5x optical zoom lens (36-180mm) and 8.1 megapixel resolution. “Overall, it was a mixed bag. The Kodak Z885 was able to make some good snapshots for a low priced camera, but its high ISO feature and supposed digital…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax Optio E40, an 8 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4 inch LCD and Face Recognition.
“Picture quality is much improved over the E30, although it is still not without its problems, some of them quite serious. Exposure and colour rendition are better, and dynamic range is also good, especially with highlight detail, something that was a weak spot for the E30, however I found image noise to be a major problem at all ISO settings, even the minimum of 80 ISO. There was visible image noise in the darker areas of every shot, which robbed the images of a lot of fine detail and introduced colour irregularities.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax Optio E40, an 8 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4 inch LCD and Face Recognition. “Picture quality is much improved over the E30, although it is still not without its problems, some of them quite serious. Exposure and colour rendition are better…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Canon SD870 IS camera, which offers 8 megapixels and a 3.8x, 28mm wide zoom.
“The Canon PowerShot SD870 IS offers a few practical upgrades from its predecessor. The 3-inch screen makes it easier to read menus and check out pictures. It has a wider 28mm lens that can fit larger portraits. The SD870 also boasts a new face detection system that recognizes up to 35 faces at a time – but how often do users photograph that many people? And in general, the SD870’s autofocus system is a bit pokey. There are few weaknesses to the camera’s performance though. Its colors are very accurate and its movies are among the best we’ve seen.”
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DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Canon SD870 IS camera, which offers 8 megapixels and a 3.8x, 28mm wide zoom. “The Canon PowerShot SD870 IS offers a few practical upgrades from its predecessor. The 3-inch screen makes it easier to read menus and check out pictures. It has a wider 28mm…
DPReview have reviewed the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W80, which offers 8 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, metal body, 2.5-inch LCD screen and an eye-level viewfinder.
“Whilst I had no issues with focus or exposure at all when shooting outdoors in sunlight, once I was indoors the W80’s ‘hit rate’ fell dramatically, and friends and family got sick of being blinded by the (very) bright AF assist light and long wait for the picture to be taken. And if I tried to use the zoom at anything but the widest setting I started to get far more focus errors than I would expect from a Sony camera in 2007.”
DPReview have reviewed the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W80, which offers 8 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, metal body, 2.5-inch LCD screen and an eye-level viewfinder. “Whilst I had no issues with focus or exposure at all when shooting outdoors in sunlight, once I was indoors the W80’s ‘hit rate’ fell dramatically…
CameraLabs have reviewed the Canon G9, a 12.1 megapixel update of the G7 compact camera, with a 6x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and the return of RAW mode.
“It’s certainly a little galling you can get the G9’s sensor and a flip-out screen on the cheaper PowerShot A650 IS. Finally we should also mention while the G9 takes a sensible minimal approach to noise reduction, retaining as much detail as possible, it’s still not going to perform miracles at 400 ISO and above. Like all non-DSLRs, you’d be advised to operate it at the lowest sensitivities.”
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CameraLabs have reviewed the Canon G9, a 12.1 megapixel update of the G7 compact camera, with a 6x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and the return of RAW mode. “It’s certainly a little galling you can get the G9’s sensor and a flip-out screen on the cheaper PowerShot A65…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon A720 IS digital camera, which offers 8 megapixels and optical image stabilization.
“Canon’s A720 IS is an affordable point-n-shoot model that offers a very nice variety of features for all users. As the big brother to the A710 IS from last year, there were only a few major changes. There is now an 8-megapixel imaging sensor, higher sensitivity up to ISO 1600, metering can now adjust to the brightness of light on a face when face detection is on and it weighs just under 1/2 oz. less. The other features consist of a 2.5” LCD screen, 6x optical zoom lens, Canon’s OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) system, along with a multitude of shooting modes (Auto, Manual, Tv, Av, and several scene modes). With all this crammed into one camera, it is perfect for use by any level photographer.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon A720 IS digital camera, which offers 8 megapixels and optical image stabilization. “Canon’s A720 IS is an affordable point-n-shoot model that offers a very nice variety of features for all users. As the big brother to the A710 IS from last year, there were…
DCResource have reviewed the Canon G9, a 12.1 megapixel update of the G7 compact camera, with a 6x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and the return of RAW mode.
“As long as you keep an eye on the ISO sensitivity, you’ll get very good results from the PowerShot G9. The camera took well-exposed images (except for some blown highlights in our torture test), with accurate and vivid color. As I mentioned in the macro section, the G9 produces very smooth looking photos, and I don’t mean soft—it’s more like a digital SLR than anything else. Considering the resolution of the G9, its low noise levels are impressive (at the lower ISO sensitivities, at least).”
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DCResource have reviewed the Canon G9, a 12.1 megapixel update of the G7 compact camera, with a 6x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and the return of RAW mode. “As long as you keep an eye on the ISO sensitivity, you’ll get very good results from the PowerShot G9…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon A650 IS camera, which has a 12.1 megapixel sensor and a 6x optical zoom with optical image stabilization.
“Our outdoor images were very pleasing while being shoot in 12 megapixel Large Fine and SuperFine modes. They showed rich vivid color and excellent exposure. The images were incredibly sharp throughout (thanks to the 9-point “smart” AiAF autofocus system), and showed very little noise when shooting at ISO 200 or less. This is thanks to Canon’s new DIGIC III image processor. At ISO 400 and above, the noise starts to become noticeable, however this slight loss in quality is worth the sacrifice, enabling you to capture images when other digicams can’t.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon A650 IS camera, which has a 12.1 megapixel sensor and a 6x optical zoom with optical image stabilization. “Our outdoor images were very pleasing while being shoot in 12 megapixel Large Fine and SuperFine modes. They showed rich vivid color and excellent exposure. The…
PhotoReview have reviewed the Olympus SP-560 UZ, the successor to the SP-550 UZ, which adds Face Detection and a new 8 megapixel sensor.
“The SP-560 UZ is a mixed bag, containing features that are designed to help novice users take better pictures and controls to please photo enthusiasts. If you stay clear of the high sensitivity settings and fast frame rates and use a tripod and mid-range aperture at the longest zoom setting, it’s a pretty good performer – although not quite as good as the Panasonic FZ18 (although it’s $80 cheaper).”
PhotoReview have reviewed the Olympus SP-560 UZ, the successor to the SP-550 UZ, which adds Face Detection and a new 8 megapixel sensor. “The SP-560 UZ is a mixed bag, containing features that are designed to help novice users take better pictures and controls to please photo enthusiasts. If you…
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Kodak Z1275 camera, which offers 12 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom.
“Unfortunately the sluggish performance was far from being the most damning problem that I encountered while testing the Z1275. Several times while I was out shooting, the camera suddenly locked up for no apparent reason just as the shutter button was pressed, with the screen going blank and none of the controls responding, and it had to be switched off and then on again to restore operation. And before some bright spark writes in to tell me that cameras have a ‘sleep mode’, it wasn’t that. The camera had a major technical problem which caused it to crash repeatedly.”
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TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Kodak Z1275 camera, which offers 12 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom. “Unfortunately the sluggish performance was far from being the most damning problem that I encountered while testing the Z1275. Several times while I was out shooting, the camera suddenly locked up for no…
CNET have reviewed the Samsung L77 digital camera, which offers a 7x internal optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-266mm, a 7 megapixel sensor and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“Despite some flaws, the L77’s pictures look good. Colors generally appear neutral and saturated, though dark subjects tend to lose some detail. Noise becomes apparent at levels as low as ISO 200, but it manifests in a gentle grain that generally will only appear on computer monitors and not in your prints. This unobtrusive noise remains even up to ISO 800, though a lot of fine detail, such as small text, and shadow detail is lost along the way…”
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CNET have reviewed the Samsung L77 digital camera, which offers a 7x internal optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-266mm, a 7 megapixel sensor and 2.5 inch LCD screen. “Despite some flaws, the L77’s pictures look good. Colors generally appear neutral and saturated, though dark subjects tend to lose some detail…
A limited number of Canon A650 IS cameras are suffering from a light leak issue. When shooting with the camera’s variangle LCD monitor open under sunny skies, where sunlight shines directly on the exposed back of the camera, problems like the one shown in the image may occur. All A650 cameras that have a zero in the fifth digit from the left (xxxx0xxxxx) in the serial number listed on the bottom of the camera are affected. However, even for cameras with the serial number described above, if there is a marking on the inside of the battery cover like the one in the image below, this problem has already been corrected and the camera may be used as is. Canon USA will repair affected PowerShot A650 IS cameras for residents in the USA and Puerto Rico free of charge at our Factory Service Centers.
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A limited number of Canon A650 IS cameras are suffering from a light leak issue. When shooting with the camera’s variangle LCD monitor open under sunny skies, where sunlight shines directly on the exposed back of the camera, problems like the one shown in the image may occur. All A65…
PopPhoto have reviewed the new Canon SX100, the first camera in the new SX series, offering a 10x zoom, image stabilized lens and 8 megapixel resolution.
“The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS is a cute camera with some powerful functionality hidden beneath an easy-to-use interface. Despite the composite body, it feels good and solid in the hand and it produces very nice images at ISOs 80 and 100.”
PopPhoto have reviewed the new Canon SX100, the first camera in the new SX series, offering a 10x zoom, image stabilized lens and 8 megapixel resolution. “The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS is a cute camera with some powerful functionality hidden beneath an easy-to-use interface. Despite the composite body, it feels…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Olympus Stylus 790 SW, a new shockproof, waterproof digital camera.
“At $299, the Olympus Stylus 790SW is the least expensive camera in the manufacturer’s waterproof line. The 720 and 770 models sold for $399. The Pentax W30 sells for the same price. If a waterproof body isn’t a priority, there are plenty of better-looking and better-performing cameras on the market for much less. Consumers should consider purchasing a budget camera with a separate underwater housing; the total cost will likely be less than $300 and the pictures will turn out better.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Olympus Stylus 790 SW, a new shockproof, waterproof digital camera. “At $299, the Olympus Stylus 790SW is the least expensive camera in the manufacturer’s waterproof line. The 720 and 770 models sold for $399. The Pentax W30 sells for the same price. If a waterproof body…
ThinkCamera have reviewed the Ricoh GX100 digital camera, which features a 10.01 megapixel CCD, fast 24-72mm wide zoom lens and a removable electronic view?nder.
“Those with geeky historical knowledge of the camera industry often talk about how the original Leica of 70+ years ago changed the way 35mm film was thought of and paved the way for the acceptability of smaller, lighter cameras. Although today, Leica makes a digital heir to that heritage in its M8 camera, one can’t help thinking the stunning Ricoh Caplio GX100 is the little camera that takes on what the Leica originally did so well. Ricoh’s made another classic here.”
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ThinkCamera have reviewed the Ricoh GX100 digital camera, which features a 10.01 megapixel CCD, fast 24-72mm wide zoom lens and a removable electronic view?nder. “Those with geeky historical knowledge of the camera industry often talk about how the original Leica of 70+ years ago changed the way 35mm film was…