Category: Digital Compact Cameras
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera.
“The Olympus Stylus 720 SW offers what no other cameras offer, but that all should: The ability to stand up to the real world. I’ve always argued that the technology exists to make complicated machines like cars and computers withstand the rain, bumps, and spills: it’s long past time for camera makers to realize that cameras no longer live in professional studios where they can be pampered and cared for like fine, delicate instruments. The time has passed, because Olympus has realized this and given us the Stylus 720 SW.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera. “The Olympus Stylus 720 SW offers what no other cameras offer, but that all should: The ability to stand up to the real world. I’ve always argued that the…
CNET have reviewed the Sony DSC-W100, an 8 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and ISO 1250.
“One advantage the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W100 has over the DSC-W70 is a sensor that’s capable of shooting at ISO 80. Photos shot at this sensitivity level—and to a certain extent, at ISO 100—are relatively sharp with little noise and few processing artifacts. Beyond that, the aggressive noise-suppression algorithms kick in, blurring and smearing details. Photos print reasonably well to as large as 8x10, but they look a little soft and foggy.”
Website: CNET - Sony DSC-W100 Review
CNET have reviewed the Sony DSC-W100, an 8 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and ISO 1250. “One advantage the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W100 has over the DSC-W70 is a sensor that’s capable of shooting at ISO 80. Photos shot at this sensitivity level—and to a certain extent, at ISO…
CNET have reviewed the Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam, which offers 10 megapixels, 2.8 inch LCD screen, IS0 3200 and an interesting new Zoom Continuous Shutter mode that allows you to compare a wide angle and a telephoto shot in the same display and to take both shots simultaneously.
“The EX-Z1000 produced attractive images of well-lit subjects, but we saw no benefit to the extra resolution. In part, that’s because the camera tended to overprocess its photos, resulting in compression artifacts and soft details. Our test shots were virtually noise-free up to ISO 200, though the ISO 400 setting produced a marked amount of fuzziness and grain. Low-light shots disappointed, with fuzzy details and large amounts of noise.”
Website: CNET - Casio EX-Z1000 Review
CNET have reviewed the Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam, which offers 10 megapixels, 2.8 inch LCD screen, IS0 3200 and an interesting new Zoom Continuous Shutter mode that allows you to compare a wide angle and a telephoto shot in the same display and to take both shots simultaneously. “The EX-Z100…
DCViews have compared the Sony DSC-H5 and Canon Powershot S3 IS ultra-zoom digital cameras.
“The responsiveness of the Powershot S3 is the same as the Sony H5. Canon however has done a far better job with the motordrive and the writing speed of the camera. With 2.5 fps (maximum unlimited) this camera equals an entry d-SLR.”
Website: DCViews - Sony DSC-H5 vs Canon Powershot S3 IS
DCViews have compared the Sony DSC-H5 and Canon Powershot S3 IS ultra-zoom digital cameras. “The responsiveness of the Powershot S3 is the same as the Sony H5. Canon however has done a far better job with the motordrive and the writing speed of the camera. With 2.5 fps (maximum unlimited)…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body.
“The Pentax Optio W10 is a waterproof compact camera with a 3x zoom lens, 6-megapixel CCD and a list price of $299.95. Though waterproofing might seem like a gimmick – how many pictures does anyone need of their kids underwater?—Waterproof cameras are, by definition, sealed against dust, dirt, and moisture. The W10 should be a durable camera, ready to be carried in pockets and taken out in the rain. It’s also tough enough for even small children to use on their own.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body. “The Pentax Optio W10 is a waterproof compact camera with a 3x zoom lens, 6-megapixel CCD and a list price of $299.95. Though waterproofing might seem like…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera.
“Overall, the Nikon Coolpix S6 delivers good to very good image quality in “sunny outdoors” situations but is a bit challenged in low-light situations. It does have many practical features, such as BSS, D-Lighting (see User’s Experience) and Manual AF areas that help you get the most in those challenging situations.”
Website: Photoxels - Nikon Coolpix S6 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera. “Overall, the Nikon Coolpix S6 delivers good to very good image quality in “sunny outdoors” situations but is a bit challenged in low-light situations. It does have many practical…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus FE-115 camera, which offers 5 megapixels, 2.8x zoom, 1.5 inch LCD, and costs around £120 in the UK.
“Image quality was quite good considering the FE-115’s low price; you’ll be pleased with the 4x6-inch prints that it will typically be called on to produce. Its 5-megapixel SHQ images are adequately sharp with good color saturation, exposure and white balance. Noise levels were low when ambient lighting permitted the camera to keep a low ISO setting. Noise was quite acceptable when the mode dial was turned to D Image Stabilization, a mode that effectively raises the camera’s ISO setting to 320 so that higher shutter speeds can be used.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus FE-115 camera, which offers 5 megapixels, 2.8x zoom, 1.5 inch LCD, and costs around £120 in the UK. “Image quality was quite good considering the FE-115’s low price; you’ll be pleased with the 4x6-inch prints that it will typically be called on…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare V603 camera, which offers 6.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, and available for $299.95.
“The V603 also captures nice portrait images, whether shooting indoors or out. Our portrait samples showed sharp facial detail and pleasing skin tones. When using the flash in low lighting, I found it worked well as long as you stay within the flash’s range. Kodak claims it can cover approx. 8.5 feet, and I found it produced good flash exposures from about 5 or 6 feet away using the mid telephoto end of the zoom range. Thanks to the focus-assist lamp, you’ll have no problems focusing in marginal lighting; even complete darkness.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare V603 camera, which offers 6.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, and available for $299.95. “The V603 also captures nice portrait images, whether shooting indoors or out. Our portrait samples showed sharp facial detail and pleasing skin tones…
The Spanish webiste Quesabesde have reviewed the 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera.
Website: Quesabesde - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review
The Spanish webiste Quesabesde have reviewed the 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera. Website: Quesabesde - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review Website: Read my Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the Sony DSC-H5 ultra-zoom digital camera, offering a 12x optical zoom lens, 7.2 megapixels and a 3 inch LCD screen.
Website: FotoAparat - Sony DSC-H5 Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the Sony DSC-H5 ultra-zoom digital camera, offering a 12x optical zoom lens, 7.2 megapixels and a 3 inch LCD screen. Website: FotoAparat - Sony DSC-H5 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen.
Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen. Website: Akam.no - Canon PowerShot S3 IS Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Casio have released a new firmware update, version 1.02, for the Casio EX-Z600 camera.
Improvements Provided by This Update
V1.01-V1.02
• SDHC memory card support
V1.00-V1.01
• This upgrade fixes the problem with the “Pattern 4” slideshow effect that could cause the slideshow to stop part way through and camera key operations to freeze.
Website: Casio EX-Z600 Version 1.02 Firmware
Casio have released a new firmware update, version 1.02, for the Casio EX-Z600 camera. Improvements Provided by This Update V1.01-V1.02 • SDHC memory card support V1.00-V1.01 • This upgrade fixes the problem with the “Pattern 4” slideshow effect that could cause the slideshow to stop part way through and camera…
Fujifilm USA Press Release
Fujifilm USA has made it even easier to own the compact FinePix V10. Now priced at $299 this peppy camera gives photographers more bang for their buck.
Fitted with a large (3”) LCD and featuring 5.1 MegaPixel resolution, the FinePix V10 has Fujifilm’s Real Photo Technology for crisp pictures in low-light and Picture Stabilization for less blur in photos. The Natural Light & With Flash mode allows users to take two photos at once—one with flash and one without—in order to get the best shot every time, and for those with some down-time on their hands, the FinePix V10 has four built-in video games sure to chase boredom away!
Fujifilm USA Press Release Fujifilm USA has made it even easier to own the compact FinePix V10. Now priced at $299 this peppy camera gives photographers more bang for their buck. Fitted with a large (3”) LCD and featuring 5.1 MegaPixel resolution, the FinePix V10 has Fujifilm’s Real Photo Technology…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen.
“I like having ISO 800 available and appreciate Canon’s decision to let us pick a more aggressive Auto ISO (Auto High) for the S3 IS than the standard. I shot the mandolin strings that appear in the gallery at ISO 800 and the noise, although evident when examined closely, didn’t bother me enough to tap into one or another noise reduction filter. In short, I really appreciated the versatility that the PowerShot S3 IS’s increased sensitivity and optical stabilization provided.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen. “I like having ISO 800 available and appreciate Canon’s decision to let us pick a more aggressive Auto ISO (Auto High) for…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the new Sony DSC-H2 ultrazoom camera.
Website: FotoAparat - Sony DSC-H2 Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the new Sony DSC-H2 ultrazoom camera. Website: FotoAparat - Sony DSC-H2 Review Website: Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
CNET have the first online review of the 7 megapixel, 12x zoom Kodak Easyshare P712 digital camera.
“According to Kodak, its 7.1-megapixel EasyShare P712 was designed for “second- and third-time digital camera buyers.” Appropriately, the camera includes a higher level of control than many of Kodak’s cameras, such as manual white balance, full manual exposure, and a trio of custom picture modes. It also sports a hotshoe, which can be outfitted with an accessory flash and can record images as raw, TIFF, or JPEG files. Anyone stepping up from a simple point-and-shoot camera will likely be impressed with the level of control offered, as well as the 12X optical, 36mm-to-432mm, f/2.8-to-f/3.7 zoom lens, but a slightly sluggish start-up time and noisy images at higher ISOs will irk more advanced shooters.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare P712 Review
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CNET have the first online review of the 7 megapixel, 12x zoom Kodak Easyshare P712 digital camera. “According to Kodak, its 7.1-megapixel EasyShare P712 was designed for “second- and third-time digital camera buyers.” Appropriately, the camera includes a higher level of control than many of Kodak’s cameras, such as manual…
ePhotoZine have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
“For a compact digital camera the low level of noise at all sensitivities is stunning, rivalling many SLR cameras. Noise levels are very low up to ISO400. At ISO800 a little more luminance noise shows, but it’s still very acceptable. By ISO1600 the noise levels have increased to noticeable levels, but still very low by comparison. The ‘landmark’ sensitivity of ISO3200 produces acceptable quality with very little chroma noise. I did notice that the colour tends to shift slightly at the maximum sensitivity, but not enough to cause any major problems and the noise that is present is fine, randomly arranged and not brightly coloured, giving a wonderful film-like appearance.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review
Website: Read our Fujifilm Finepix F30 Review
ePhotoZine have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. “For a compact digital camera the low level of noise at all sensitivities is stunning, rivalling many SLR cameras. Noise levels are very low up…
CNET have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare Z650, which has a 6.1-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens.
“You’d expect Kodak to cut some corners with its budget-conscious superzoom, the EasyShare Z650, and you’d be right. Unlike the more expensive Kodak EasyShare Z612, which includes a 12X optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, the EasyShare Z650 comes with a 10X optical, 38mm-to-380mm (35mm equivalent), f/2.8-to-f/3.7 lens without image stabilization. On the one hand, the fast maximum aperture of the EasyShare Z650’s lens makes it useful for low-light shooting, but we expect to find image stabilization on a camera with such a long zoom lens.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare Z650 Review
CNET have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare Z650, which has a 6.1-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens. “You’d expect Kodak to cut some corners with its budget-conscious superzoom, the EasyShare Z650, and you’d be right. Unlike the more expensive Kodak EasyShare Z612, which includes a 12X optical zoom lens with…
CNET have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Sony DSC-W70 digital camera.
“Aside from its 7-megapixel sensor, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W70 is physically and functionally identical to its series brethren, the 6-megapixel DSC-W50 and the 8-megapixel DSC-W100. And just like its siblings, the DSC-W70 delivers a pleasant snapshooting experience—with the photos to match—making it a good choice for many casual and vacation photographers. However, photo artifacts will disappoint pickier shooters, and the deft finger work needed to manipulate its tiny controls may frustrate others.”
Website: CNET - Sony DSC-W70 Review
CNET have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Sony DSC-W70 digital camera. “Aside from its 7-megapixel sensor, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W70 is physically and functionally identical to its series brethren, the 6-megapixel DSC-W50 and the 8-megapixel DSC-W100. And just like its siblings, the DSC-W70 delivers a pleasant…
Nikon UK Press Release
Wednesday July 5, 2006 - Nikon is pleased to announce an exclusive offer entitling customers to cashback on selected COOLPIX Life series compact cameras during 14th-16th July through selected national press. For one weekend only customers will be able to claim £50 cashback on Nikon’s COOLPIX L2 compact camera, RRP £179.99. Alternatively, Nikon is also offering £40 cashback on the COOLPIX L3 camera, RRP £149.99.
Nikon UK Press Release Wednesday July 5, 2006 - Nikon is pleased to announce an exclusive offer entitling customers to cashback on selected COOLPIX Life series compact cameras during 14th-16th July through selected national press. For one weekend only customers will be able to claim £50 cashback on Nikon’s COOLPIX…