TrustedReviews have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S50c camera, which offers offer 7.2 megapixels, a 3x zoom lens (38-114mm), Vibration Reduction, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting, plus a 3 inch wide-angle LCD monitor and Wi-Fi connectivity.

“Image quality was average at best, with image noise visible on shots even at the minimum of 100 ISO, and visible compression artefacts in pictures even at the maximum quality setting. While exposure was generally accurate, colour reproduction was a bit under-saturated and generally lacked contrast. The overall level of detail was also quite low for a 7MP camera, but while the lens wasn’t the sharpest Nikkor glass I’ve ever seen, it was at least consistent, providing reasonable sharpness from edge to edge, albeit with a lot of barrel distortion at the wide-angle end.”

Website: TrustedReviews - Nikon Coolpix S50c Review

DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Canon SD850 IS (also known as the IXUS 950 IS), an 8 megapixel digital camera with 4x zoom, image stabilized lens equivalent to 35-140mm.

“Great pictures are hard to put a price tag on, but Canon stuck a $399 tag on this digital camera. This is high in the price range, especially when compared with other digital cameras that have similar features. The optical image stabilization does vault the SD850 into the upper echelon in terms of its pricing; the step-down model, the SD750, has most of the same Exposure modes and components, but without the optical image stabilization and a slightly smaller lens. The SD750 costs $50 less at $349. But while the Canon SD850 IS is expensive, it does take great pictures – and those can be priceless.”

Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Canon SD850 IS Review

Website: Read our Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS Review

CameraLabs have reviewed the Sony W200, the first 12 megapixel camera on the market, which offers a 3x optical zoom lens, metal body, 2.5-inch LCD screen and an eye-level viewfinder.

“When Sony announced the 12.1 Megapixel Cyber-shot W200, it was hard not have a pre-conceived impression of what it would offer in practice. It’s probably fair to say most of us expected an otherwise great compact, let down by the overly ambitious resolution of its sensor. In reality though, we found the opposite was often the case.”

Website: CameraLabs - Sony W200 Review

Casio are developing a digital camera that can capture an incredible 60 still images per second at full resolution, and 300 frames in movie mode! Unveiled as a prototype at the IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany, the 12x zoom Casio camera uses a new high speed 6 megapixel CMOS sensor and LSI image processing chip to achieve those amazing speeds. Other features offered by the high speed Casio include a sensor-shift image stabilization system, 2.8 inch widescreen TFT colour LCD, and electronic viewfinder. The precise product release date, pricing, brand name and specifications are still to be finalised.

Kodak have targeted the HDTV market by unveiling three new high definition Easyshare cameras and a HDTV dock. The V1253, V1233 and Z812 IS cameras all support the 16:9 aspect ratio, whilst the HDTV Dock allows you to manage your digital pictures while relaxing on the living room sofa. The Kodak V1253 (€299), V1233 (€249), and Z812 IS cameras (€299) will be available from September 2007. The Kodak HDTV Dock will be available from October 2007 for €99.

The Kodak V1253 and Kodak V1233 zoom digital cameras allow consumers to capture HD still images (16:9 aspect ratio) and video (720p at 30fps), while offering a sleek design and simple-to-use controls.  Equipped with 12MP resolution, a 3X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH optical zoom lens and Kodak Perfect Touch technology, these cameras provide exceptional image quality for every shot. Both the Kodak V1253 and Kodak V1233 models boast Face Detection Technology, which automatically adjusts the camera’s settings for outstanding portrait shots, and Digital Image Stabilization to reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement.  Images can be instantly viewed in 16:9 aspect ratio on the large 3.1-inch LCD screen of V1253 and the 2.5-inch LCD screen on the V1233. The Kodak V1253 will cost €299 and the Kodak V1233 €249, both available in September.

The high-zoom Kodak Z812 IS camera has an impressive feature set and intuitive controls, perfect for the aspiring photographer who wants an easy-to-use camera that delivers great pictures with every shot. With 8MP resolution and an incredible SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH 12x optical zoom lens, the Z812 IS captures HD still images (16:9 aspect ratio) and video (720p at 30fps), as well as the ability to extract still images from videos. The Kodak Z812’s click-to-capture (.23), auto-focus accuracy, Optical Image Stabilization and High ISO settings (up to 3200) allow consumers to capture brighter, clearer shots in low-light or fast-action situations. The Kodak Z812 IS also features Face Detection Technology, and its Smart Scene Mode will automatically adjust the camera’s settings depending on the type of scene it detects. For consumers who wish to have more control over the composition of their shots, aperture and shutter speed can be manually selected and the electronic viewfinder can be activated instead of the 2.5-inch LCD screen. The Z812 IS Camera features Kodak Perfect Touch technology so every image can look its best. The Kodak Z812 IS is priced at €299 and will be available from September 2007.

The Nikon P5100 is the new flagship camera in the COOLPIX range, offering 12.1 megapixels, 3.5x zoom (35-123mm) and the EXPEED digital image processor. Successor to the P5000 model, the Nikon P5100 has a distortion control that corrects for barrel distortion in images shot, and even displays the corrected image on the LCD in real time. The Nikon P5100 will cost £299.99/ €450 and be available in September.

The Nikon P50 is an 8.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3.6x, 28-102mm lens and 2.4 inch LCD monitor. Electronic Vibration Reduction image stabilisation and ISO 2000 mode help to combat camera shake, and the Nikon P50 features the new EXPEED digital image processing engine. The new Nikon P50 camera will be available in October for £199.99/ €300.

The Nikon S700 is a 12.1 megapixel camera with a 3x zoom lens and a metal body. There’s also a 2.7 inch LCD monitor, image sensor shift Vibration Reduction and ISO 3200 capability, plus the S700 features the EXPEED digital image processing engine. The Nikon S700 will be available in black and silver in October for £279.99.

The Nikon S510 is the world’s smallest digital camera with optical vibration reduction. Featuring Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept, the S510 has a 3x zoom lens (35-105mm), light sensitivity up to ISO 2000 and a stainless steel body. The Nikon S510 is priced at £199.99/ €300, available in September.

The Nikon S51C and Nikon S51 both feature a distinctive wave-surface design and 8.1 megapixel sensors. Both cameras have a 3x zoom lens (38-114mm) with optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction). The Nikon S51C additionally offers built-in Wi-Fi support. The Nikon S51C and Nikon S51 will cost £229.99 and £199.99 respectively and be available in September.

The new Nikon L14 camera offers 7.1 megapixels and a 3x zoom lens (38-114mm). As with all of the new COOLPIX models, the L14 features Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept. It can also take 1,000 shots with the supplied Energizer lithium battery, the world’s longest battery life for a 3x zoom camera. The Nikon L14 will be available in October for £129.99/ €160.

The Nikon L15 camera features an optical lens shift VR image stabilisation system. The 8 megapixel Nikon L15 has a 3x zoom lens (35-105mm) and a 2.8 inch LCD screen. The Nikon L15 will be available in Silver, Black and Pink in September, price to be announced.

The Casio EX-V8 and Casio EX-Z1080 digital cameras both feature a special YouTube scene mode. The EX-V8 offers a a 7x optical zoom and 8.1 megapixels, whilst the EX-Z1080 has a high ISO 6400 sensitivity and 10.1 megapixels.  Both new models incorporate the EXILIM Engine 2.0 high-performance image processing, which allows high quality movies to be recorded at the high compression rate of the next-generation H.264 standard. Price and availability of the Casio EX-V8 and Casio EX-Z1080 to be announced.

The Ricoh R7 is an 8.1 megapixel compact digital camera with a 7.1x wide zoom lens (28-200mm). The new R7 model replaces the previous R6 (which was only launched on March 23, 2007), adding an extra megapixel and the Smooth Imaging Engine III processing engine. This engine promises reduced noise levels at higher ISOs, at least according to Ricoh. The Ricoh R7 will be available in three colours - Silver, Black and Orange - in September 2007 at £199.99 inc vat.

CNET have reviewed the 8.1 megapixel Casio EX-S880 camera, which features enhanced movie functionality and a YouTube Best Shot scene mode.

“Usually, newer versions of cameras offer noticeable upgrades, such as more-advanced processors, higher-resolution sensors, and more features. Sometimes, though, this “next big thing” turns out to actually be worse than what came before it. Casio’s Exilim EX-S880 joins this group, falling short of the standard set by the EX-S770.”

Website: CNET - Casio EX-S880 Review

Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Casio EX-Z77 camera, which features a special YouTube mode that saves movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings.

“A new addition to this model, as with most new digicams these days, is face detection. It will recognize one or many faces in a group shot, however, Casio has taken this technology one step further, by adding face recognition priority. The camera can store and prioritize faces of family members, allowing the camera to concentrate on specific faces if mixed into a group. A great feature if you are often in a group setting.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Casio EX-Z77 Review

Ricoh have released a firmware update, v1.43, for the Ricoh R6 camera. It includes the following change:

Modified that a zoom position value displayed in the LCD when you turn a camera after you have registered Macro and Step zoom in a My Setting.

Website: Ricoh R6 v1.43 Firmware Update

The Pentax Z10 and Pentax S10 digital cameras offer a 7x zoom lens and 10 megapixels respectively. The 8 megapixel Pentax Z10 has a 7x optical zoom, Face Recognition for improved portraits and ISO 3200 mode. The tiny Pentax S10 is a 10 megapixel camera with digital Shake Reduction, Face Recognition and DivX video format. Priced at US $249.95 each, the Pentax Z10 and Pentax S10 will ship in September.