Category: Digital Compact Cameras
The Samsung S85 entry-level digital camera features an 8.2 megapixel sensor and 5x optical zoom lens. The S85 also includes Samsung’s Intelligent Face Recognition Technology and Advanced Shake Reduction system. Full manual control is offered by the Samsung S85, with a fastest ISO speed of 1600 and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Samsung S85 will be available from the end of August 2007 for £119.99 in the UK, and late September for $229 in the USA.
The Samsung S85 entry-level digital camera features an 8.2 megapixel sensor and 5x optical zoom lens. The S85 also includes Samsung’s Intelligent Face Recognition Technology and Advanced Shake Reduction system. Full manual control is offered by the Samsung S85, with a fastest ISO speed of 1600 and a 2.5 inch…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S500, a 7.1 megapixel camera with a 3x zoom lens (35-105mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, ISO 2000 capability, 2.5 inch monitor and One-touch portrait button.
“The Nikon Coolpix S500 has pleased me in practice. The camera is extremely users friendly and gives a fine end result. In regards to comfort and user friendliness the Nikon S500 does not seem to need many improvements. Of course, there is always room for improvement in regards to quality. I would like to see improvement in the noise values and I hope that Nikon does not let themselves be tempted by only looking for the larger ISO values.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S500, a 7.1 megapixel camera with a 3x zoom lens (35-105mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, ISO 2000 capability, 2.5 inch monitor and One-touch portrait button. “The Nikon Coolpix S500 has pleased me in practice. The camera is extremely users friendly…
CNET have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix FX100, a 12.2 megapixel digital camera with a new 1/1.72-inch large CCD and 28mm wide-angle lens.
“Image quality is generally good, with sharp images, accurate-looking colors, a healthy amount of shadow detail, and consistently accurate white balance and exposures. However, noise remains one of Panasonic’s weakest points. Even at the camera’s lowest sensitivity setting of ISO 80, I saw noise in our test images. The noise is minimized in prints but is readily noticeable when viewing images at full size on computer monitors”
CNET have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix FX100, a 12.2 megapixel digital camera with a new 1/1.72-inch large CCD and 28mm wide-angle lens. “Image quality is generally good, with sharp images, accurate-looking colors, a healthy amount of shadow detail, and consistently accurate white balance and exposures. However, noise remains one of…
The Pentax M40 and Pentax E40 are two new lightweight, affordable compact digital cameras. The 8 megapixel M40 offers a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, metal body, Face Recognition and digital Shake Reduction. The cheaper E40 also features Face Recognition technology and Digital Shake Reduction functions, and runs on AA batteries. Priced at US $199.95, the Pentax M40 will ship in August 2007. The Pentax E40 will ship in September 2007 for US $149.95.
The Pentax M40 and Pentax E40 are two new lightweight, affordable compact digital cameras. The 8 megapixel M40 offers a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, metal body, Face Recognition and digital Shake Reduction. The cheaper E40 also features Face Recognition technology and Digital Shake Reduction functions, and runs…
The Samsung L83T digital camera offers 8.2 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom and a fastest ISO speed of 1600. Other features include a 2.5 inch LCD screen, Face Recognition and a slim aluminium body. The Samsung L83T will be available from August 2007 with a two year warranty at an RRP of £179 in the UK, and mid August for $279 in the USA.
The Samsung L83T digital camera offers 8.2 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom and a fastest ISO speed of 1600. Other features include a 2.5 inch LCD screen, Face Recognition and a slim aluminium body. The Samsung L83T will be available from August 2007 with a two year warranty at an…
The Samsung L830 and Samsung L730 are new 8 and 7 megapixel entry-level digital cameras. Both models offer a 3x optical zoom, bright 2.5” LCD display, Face Recognition and compact aluminium body. The Samsung L730 and L830 will both be available from the end of August with an RRP of £119 for the L730 and £149 for the L830 in the UK. The L830 will be released in September for $229 in the USA (L730 not available).
The Samsung L830 and Samsung L730 are new 8 and 7 megapixel entry-level digital cameras. Both models offer a 3x optical zoom, bright 2.5” LCD display, Face Recognition and compact aluminium body. The Samsung L730 and L830 will both be available from the end of August with an RRP of…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 75 digital camera (also known as the PowerShot SD750) which has a metallic finish, 3x zoom lens and 3 inch LCD screen.
“Unfortunately, as it was with the IXUS 65, the camera’s main downfall is its image quality. It has some good points, in particular the brilliant colour reproduction, reliably accurate metering, good dynamic range and the distortion-free quality of the lens especially at wide angle, but for some reason the final images simply lack fine detail when compared to similar shots from other 7MP compacts.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 75 digital camera (also known as the PowerShot SD750) which has a metallic finish, 3x zoom lens and 3 inch LCD screen. “Unfortunately, as it was with the IXUS 65, the camera’s main downfall is its image quality. It has some good points…
PopPhoto have reviewed the Leica C-Lux 2, an ultra-compact digital camera with a black metal body, wide-angle 28mm zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 7.2 megapixel CCD sensor.
“For the die-hard Leica fan, the C-LUX 2 offers a good feature set in a very attractive design, but unless you’re dead-set on your next pocket digicam bearing the famous red dot, it may be difficult to justify the steep price when there’s a Panasonic version for half the price.”
Website: PopPhoto - Leica C-Lux 2 Review
PopPhoto have reviewed the Leica C-Lux 2, an ultra-compact digital camera with a black metal body, wide-angle 28mm zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 7.2 megapixel CCD sensor. “For the die-hard Leica fan, the C-LUX 2 offers a good feature set in a very attractive design, but unless you’re…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 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.
“Unlike most consumer models that feature the typical 3x zoom, the SD850 features a nice Canon 4x optical zoom lens. It offers greater versatility in composing your shots than most in its class, with a 35mm equivalent focal range of approx. 35mm - 140mm. At the 35mm wide angle extreme, you’ll be able to capture nice landscapes and group portraits, while the telephoto capabilities will help fill the frame with your subject for close-up portraits or macro shots as well as bring your distant subjects a bit closer. Overall, I noticed moderate amount of barrel distortion at full wide angle, but relatively no pincushioning at telephoto end.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 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. “Unlike most consumer models that feature the typical 3x zoom, the SD850 features a nice Canon 4x optical zoom lens…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Fujifilm S700 digital camera, which features 7 megapixels, a 10x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD plus electronic viewfinder, ISO 1600 and Picture Stabilization mode.
“The overall image quality of the S700’s 7-megapixel imagers is very nice. Even the 7M normal mode produces great photos. The majority of our outdoors shots were sharp and well exposed, and as with most Fuji models, colors are richly saturated. When shooting indoors, the S700 produces beautiful people photos when using the dedicated Portrait scene mode. Fuji claims a flash range of 20 feet at wide-angle using ISO Auto. Remember, as you increase the focal range as well as decrease the sensitivity (lower ISO number), the flash range will fall off noticeably. I achieved great results in both portrait mode and aperture priority.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Fujifilm S700 digital camera, which features 7 megapixels, a 10x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD plus electronic viewfinder, ISO 1600 and Picture Stabilization mode. “The overall image quality of the S700’s 7-megapixel imagers is very nice. Even the 7M normal mode produces great photos. The…
The 8.1 megapixel Casio EX-S880 and the 7.2 megapixel Casio EX-Z77 cameras add enhanced movie functionality and a YouTube Best Shot scene mode. Both the Casio S880 and Z77 have a movie function that uses the next-generation H.264 compression technology, whilst the YouTube mode saves movies at the optimum size, quality and other settings for YouTube. Other standout features include a blur reduction function that uses motion analysis technology, an auto-tracking AF system, and face detection technology. The Casio EX-S880 is available in red and black with an MSRP of $299.99. The Casio EX-Z77 is available in black, blue, pink and silver with an MSRP of $229.99. Both cameras will be available in August.
The 8.1 megapixel Casio EX-S880 and the 7.2 megapixel Casio EX-Z77 cameras add enhanced movie functionality and a YouTube Best Shot scene mode. Both the Casio S880 and Z77 have a movie function that uses the next-generation H.264 compression technology, whilst the YouTube mode saves movies at the optimum size…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S500, a 7.1 megapixel camera with a 3x zoom lens (35-105mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, ISO 2000 capability, 2.5 inch monitor and One-touch portrait button.
“I really enjoyed using the Nikon Coolpix S500. It’s compact enough to carry in my trousers pocket, always available for a quick shot. The controls are very intuitive and I personally find the Rotary multi selector to be fun to use. Though it is a point-and-shoot digital camera, I find the manual options (preset WB, Area AF, ISO, exposure compensation) enough to allow me to adjust the exposure to obtain correctly exposed pictures.”
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S500, a 7.1 megapixel camera with a 3x zoom lens (35-105mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, ISO 2000 capability, 2.5 inch monitor and One-touch portrait button. “I really enjoyed using the Nikon Coolpix S500. It’s compact enough to carry in my…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the entry-level Pentax Optio E30 digital compact, with 7.1 megapixels, 2.4 inch LCD monitor and powered by AA-size batteries.
“This is a budget camera, so don’t expect miracles. The burst test output five images in the 10 second burst with downloading taking longer. The camera managed three images before having to download and then managed to squeeze two more in. Autofocus is slow and in the macro mode I tried to shoot a bee taking pollen from a flower, but by the time the camera had focused the bee had moved on. They’re not as vain as people say they are. The macro is also not very close at 15cm.”
ePhotoZine have reviewed the entry-level Pentax Optio E30 digital compact, with 7.1 megapixels, 2.4 inch LCD monitor and powered by AA-size batteries. “This is a budget camera, so don’t expect miracles. The burst test output five images in the 10 second burst with downloading taking longer. The camera managed three…
DCResource have reviewed the Sanyo HD2, which combines the functionality of a 720p high-definition digital camcorder and 7.1-megapixel digital still camera into a single device.
“The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 is the fourth “hybrid” camera/camcorder that I’ve reviewed on the DCRP, the others being the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1/M2 and the Canon PowerShot TX1. All four of these cameras have disappointed me in terms of ergonomics, with the HD2 also throwing in sub-par image quality and a clunky menu system, which firmly puts it in into my “mediocre” category. It has its nice features, but it was never really much fun to use.”
DCResource have reviewed the Sanyo HD2, which combines the functionality of a 720p high-definition digital camcorder and 7.1-megapixel digital still camera into a single device. “The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 is the fourth “hybrid” camera/camcorder that I’ve reviewed on the DCRP, the others being the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1/M2 and the Canon…
CNET have reviewed the GE G1 digital camera, which features 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD screen and 7 megapixels.
“Stop. Do not pass Go. Do not give General Electric $200 for the G1. With so many mediocre snapshot cameras on the market, ya gotta wonder why anyone would feel compelled to offer another—unless the people behind GE’s new camera line are drinking some doctored Kool-Aid.”
Website: CNET - GE G1 Review
CNET have reviewed the GE G1 digital camera, which features 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD screen and 7 megapixels. “Stop. Do not pass Go. Do not give General Electric $200 for the G1. With so many mediocre snapshot cameras on the market, ya gotta wonder why anyone would feel compelled…
Samsung have released a new firmware update, v706221, for the Samsung L74 Wide digital camera. The update adds support for SDHC cards. This model features a 3.0 inch touch screen LCD, 7 megapixels, 3.6x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens.
Samsung have released a new firmware update, v706221, for the Samsung L74 Wide digital camera. The update adds support for SDHC cards. This model features a 3.0 inch touch screen LCD, 7 megapixels, 3.6x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens. Website: Samsung L74 Wide Firmware Update v706221
Samsung have released a new firmware update, v706221, for the Samsung i7 digital camera. The update adds support for SDHC cards. This model features a 3.0 inch touch screen LCD which rotates through 180 degrees, 7 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and integrated Portable Multimedia Player.
Samsung have released a new firmware update, v706221, for the Samsung i7 digital camera. The update adds support for SDHC cards. This model features a 3.0 inch touch screen LCD which rotates through 180 degrees, 7 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and integrated Portable Multimedia Player. Website: Samsung i7 Wide Firmware Update v706221
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera, which fits a 10x optical zoom, 7.2 megapixels and 3 inch LCD screen into a compact, stylish body.
“Despite some image quality issues, the Panasonic TZ3 has many strengths, most notably its 10x optical zoom lens and its MEGA O.I.S. Add good performance, an above average feature set, a compact body, and an affordable price, and it’s easy to see why this camera is so appealing regardless of the type of shooting you like to do.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera, which fits a 10x optical zoom, 7.2 megapixels and 3 inch LCD screen into a compact, stylish body. “Despite some image quality issues, the Panasonic TZ3 has many strengths, most notably its 10x optical zoom lens and its MEGA O.I.S. Add good…
The MINOX DC 7022 slim is a 7 megapixel digital camera with 4x zoom lens and 3 inch LCD screen. The DC7022 measures 94.5 x 55 x 23 mm and weighs 124 grams, and features a smooth, black anodized aluminum body. The MINOX DC 7022 slim costs 249 Euros and is available now.
The MINOX DC 7022 slim is a 7 megapixel digital camera with 4x zoom lens and 3 inch LCD screen. The DC7022 measures 94.5 x 55 x 23 mm and weighs 124 grams, and features a smooth, black anodized aluminum body. The MINOX DC 7022 slim costs 249 Euros and is available now.
The MINOX DC 6033 WP is a new digital camera that’s watertight to a depth of ten meters. The DC6033 is also resistant to to dust, water, sand and salt. A 6 megapixel sensor, 42mm fixed lens (no zoom) and a 2 inch TFT colour monitor complete the MINOX DC 6033 WP’s feature list. The DC6033 is available now, price in Germany is 229 Euros.
The MINOX DC 6033 WP is a new digital camera that’s watertight to a depth of ten meters. The DC6033 is also resistant to to dust, water, sand and salt. A 6 megapixel sensor, 42mm fixed lens (no zoom) and a 2 inch TFT colour monitor complete the MINOX DC…