Category: Digital Compact Cameras
DCResource have just posted their review of the new Konica Minolta Z5 digital camera.
“The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 doesn’t really break any new ground when compared to its predecessor, the DiMAGE Z3. While an extra megapixel of resolution is always nice, the more useful new features include a larger LCD display and improved battery life. Something that changed for the worse is the shutter speed range. While the Z3 could keep the shutter open for as long as 15 seconds, the Z5 limits you to 4 seconds. There are other areas that weren’t touched at all, namely low light focusing and image softness, both of which are issues on this camera.”
DCResource have just posted their review of the new Konica Minolta Z5 digital camera. “The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 doesn’t really break any new ground when compared to its predecessor, the DiMAGE Z3. While an extra megapixel of resolution is always nice, the more useful new features include a larger…
CNET have reviewed the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S50 compact digital camera.
“Yet another entry into the increasingly crowded field of 5-megapixel snapshot cameras, the Pentax Optio S50 boasts more features than such form-over-function offerings as the Canon SD20 but lags slightly behind Pentax’s own S5i for versatility. Overall, the Optio S50 is a decent entry-level digital camera whose affordable price and strong image quality fail to offset some serious performance issues.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio S50 Review
CNET have reviewed the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S50 compact digital camera. “Yet another entry into the increasingly crowded field of 5-megapixel snapshot cameras, the Pentax Optio S50 boasts more features than such form-over-function offerings as the Canon SD20 but lags slightly behind Pentax’s own S5i for versatility. Overall, the…
CNET have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R707, a stylish 5 megapixel digital camera.
“Looking like a million bucks, the Photosmart R707 was the first to break the mold in HP’s formerly boring design scheme. This 5-megapixel camera, with its 3X zoom, doesn’t offer many manual exposure controls, though it provides several unique—and useful—features. Snapshooters and beginners who want to learn the ropes should be attracted by the HP Photosmart R707’s in-camera help system and competitive price. Fussy shooters, however, will take issue with some of the camera’s photographic flaws.”
Website: CNET - HP Photosmart R707 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R707, a stylish 5 megapixel digital camera. “Looking like a million bucks, the Photosmart R707 was the first to break the mold in HP’s formerly boring design scheme. This 5-megapixel camera, with its 3X zoom, doesn’t offer many manual exposure controls, though…
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioMX4, which is a cross between a digital camera and a camcorder.
“With blind dates, you don’t usually get a second chance to make a first impression. Fortunately, camera manufacturers live by a different set of rules. They’re free to refine a camera until it hits a sweet spot with price, features, and performance. We had a lukewarm response to the Optio MX; now Pentax has replaced that product with the Optio MX4. It has a 4-megapixel CCD, as opposed to the previous model’s 3-megapixel sensor. It also has performance enhancements that make the MX4 more responsive.”
Website: CNET - Pentax OptioMX4 Review
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioMX4, which is a cross between a digital camera and a camcorder. “With blind dates, you don’t usually get a second chance to make a first impression. Fortunately, camera manufacturers live by a different set of rules. They’re free to refine a camera until it…
CNET have just reviewed the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD300 Digital ELPH (also known as the IXUS 40).
“Image quality was good for a 4-megapixel snapshot camera, with an adequately wide range of detail in highlights and shadows, nice color saturation, and only a slight tendency to produce yellow flesh tones. However, images were not exceptionally sharp, and JPEG artifacts were noticeable when we enlarged the images. Chromatic aberration in the form of purple fringing showed up prominently around backlit subjects. Noise wasn’t visible in our images at the lower ISO settings, but it appeared in modest amounts at ISO 400. The automatic noise reduction applied to exposures of 1.3 seconds or longer helped a bit.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot SD300 Digital ELPH Review
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CNET have just reviewed the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD300 Digital ELPH (also known as the IXUS 40). “Image quality was good for a 4-megapixel snapshot camera, with an adequately wide range of detail in highlights and shadows, nice color saturation, and only a slight tendency to produce yellow flesh…
The Danish website Akamera.dk have reviewed the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera.
Website: Akamera.dk - Canon PowerShot A520 Review
The Danish website Akamera.dk have reviewed the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera. Website: Akamera.dk - Canon PowerShot A520 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot A520 Write a Review of the Canon PowerShot A520
DigiCamReview.co.uk have published what I think is the first online review of the 4 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600.
“The Nikon Coolpix 4600, has some very appealing qualities, it’s compact size, red-eye reduction, blur warning, lots of scene modes, built in help, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 1.8” screen, a 4 megapixel sensor, and a very good macro mode. Another bonus is that the camera takes AA batteries, something quite rare for compact cameras. The camera has very good image quality - however the camera is let down by purple fringing, and a lack of sound on videos. The Nikon is very good value for money especially for a Nikon - it’s a real shame it doesn’t record sound on videos - but if you’re not interested in videos then this would make a very good digital camera.”
Website: DigiCamReview.co.uk - Nikon Coolpix 4600 Review
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DigiCamReview.co.uk have published what I think is the first online review of the 4 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600. “The Nikon Coolpix 4600, has some very appealing qualities, it’s compact size, red-eye reduction, blur warning, lots of scene modes, built in help, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 1.8” screen, a…
DigiCamReview.co.uk have reviewed the new budget-priced Olympus Camedia C-310 Zoom 3.2 megapixel digital camera.
“The Olympus Camedia C-310 is a compact 3 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a decent 1.8” screen. Even though the camera is nearly a year old, the camera takes good quality pictures and is very good value for money. The camera records unlimited 15fps videos without sound. It is very easy to use, and produces good images with good colour, saturation and detail. The camera is quick enough, although the camera does have a slow flash charging time. For around £95 (UK) this camera is very good value for money, especially with the free case and battery charger from Amazon. The camera has a very good macro mode, and is very easy to use.”
Website: DigiCamReview.co.uk - Olympus Camedia C-310 Zoom Review
DigiCamReview.co.uk have reviewed the new budget-priced Olympus Camedia C-310 Zoom 3.2 megapixel digital camera. “The Olympus Camedia C-310 is a compact 3 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a decent 1.8” screen. Even though the camera is nearly a year old, the camera takes good quality…
The Slovenian website Slo-Foto.net have reviewed the Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 digital camera.
Website: SloFoto.net - Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 Review
The Slovenian website Slo-Foto.net have reviewed the Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 digital camera. Website: SloFoto.net - Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 Write a Review of the Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have reviewed the 7 megapixel Pentax Optio750Z.
Website: SloFoto.net - Pentax Optio750Z Review
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have reviewed the 7 megapixel Pentax Optio750Z. Website: SloFoto.net - Pentax Optio750Z Review Check the Latest Prices for the Pentax Optio750Z Write a Review of the Pentax Optio750Z
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.
Website: SloFoto.net - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800. Website: SloFoto.net - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Nikon Coolpix 8800 Write a Review of the Nikon Coolpix 8800
PocketLint.co.uk have published their review of the new waterproof Pentax OptioWP digital camera.
“Overall the Pentax Optio WP is the perfect all rounder. Light, small. Impeccably well dressed, yet hard as nails and a resilient as a cockroach at ground zero. In camera terms this is the sort of camera that photographers should keep tucked in their sock, a ‘back-up’ as they would say on NYPD blue.”
PocketLint.co.uk have published their review of the new waterproof Pentax OptioWP digital camera. “Overall the Pentax Optio WP is the perfect all rounder. Light, small. Impeccably well dressed, yet hard as nails and a resilient as a cockroach at ground zero. In camera terms this is the sort of camera…
Successor to the popular Caplio R1, the Ricoh Caplio R1V is a powerful 5.0 megapixel digital camera with a 28mm wide-angle, 4.8x optical zoom in an exceptionally slim 25mm body. Shuttertalk have published their review of the Ricoh Caplio R1V.
“The images produced by the R1V appeared to be sharp, with a reasonable degree of detail. Colours were saturated and pleasing, although the metering did have a tendancy to overexpose. More concerning though is the evidence of random noise patterns throughout the empty areas of the frame – even at the default ISO100. I also found some evidence of some sharpening or compression artifacts - making some areas look almost painted or post-processed. While this should not be noticeable in printed images, they could pose a problem if the images are magnified on screen. If overly concerned, the ISO sensitivity can be set to 64, which will reduce noise at the expense of ½ a stop of light.”
Successor to the popular Caplio R1, the Ricoh Caplio R1V is a powerful 5.0 megapixel digital camera with a 28mm wide-angle, 4.8x optical zoom in an exceptionally slim 25mm body. Shuttertalk have published their review of the Ricoh Caplio R1V. “The images produced by the R1V appeared to be sharp…
Fujifilm have released a new firmware update for the 4.1 Megapixel Fuji FinePix F450 Zoom.
This Firmware (Ver.2.10) update incorporates the following issues:
- LCD monitor automatically increases gain in dark scenes for easier composition.
Website: Fuji FinePix F450 Zoom Firmware Update
Fujifilm have released a new firmware update for the 4.1 Megapixel Fuji FinePix F450 Zoom. This Firmware (Ver.2.10) update incorporates the following issues: - LCD monitor automatically increases gain in dark scenes for easier composition. Website: Fuji FinePix F450 Zoom Firmware Update Check the Latest Prices for the Fuji FinePix…
Fujifilm have released a new firmware update for the 4.1 megapixel Fuji FinePix F440 Zoom.
This Firmware (Ver.2.10) update incorporates the following issues:
- LCD monitor automatically increases gain in dark scenes for easier composition.
Website: Fuji FinePix F440 Zoom Firmware
Fujifilm have released a new firmware update for the 4.1 megapixel Fuji FinePix F440 Zoom. This Firmware (Ver.2.10) update incorporates the following issues: - LCD monitor automatically increases gain in dark scenes for easier composition. Website: Fuji FinePix F440 Zoom Firmware Check the Latest Prices for the Fuji FinePix F44…
DIWA member and Norwegian website digIT have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA).
“Although Olympus praise the model for high performance, the results were still quite surprising. I had not expected such good image quality from a compact model with 7.1 Megapixel and 5x zoom.”
Website: digIT - Olympus C-70 Zoom Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website digIT have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA). “Although Olympus praise the model for high performance, the results were still quite surprising. I had not expected such good image quality from a compact…
DIWA member and Norwegian website digIT have reviewed the new Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505, which features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 megapixels, Casio’s “EXILIM engine”, and a large 2-inch TFT color rotating screen that makes angle shots a snap.
“My impression of the camera is quite positive, a userfriendly “mini-SLR” with 5x zoom and 5 megapixels. The only thing I really miss, is continuous shooting and auto bracketing. Higher LCD resolution and image stabiliser would also be appreciated.”
DIWA member and Norwegian website digIT have reviewed the new Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505, which features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 megapixels, Casio’s “EXILIM engine”, and a large 2-inch TFT color rotating screen that makes angle shots a snap. “My impression of the camera is quite…
DigiCamReview have just reviewed the new flagship model of the Canon Digital IXUS range, the 5.0 megapixel Digital Ixus 500 (known as the Powershot S500 in North America), which was announced at the start of February 2004.
“he design is good, I especially like the zoom control. The camera is very small, and very pocketable; the camera is quite stylish as well. The 1.5” screen updates smoothly and has accurate colour making it easier to view and compose your pictures. The camera is easy to use, the menu system is fairly easy to use and there are is a good layout of buttons and controls. There is a good choice of features and options, such as 9-area focus, manual white balance, high-speed continous shooting with faslh - although there are no scene mode, and no live histogram. The camera speed is good, with a okay switch on time, okay focusing time, and okay shutter response - the speed can be increased by activating the quick shot mode.”
Website: DigiCamReview - Canon Digital Ixus 500 Review
DigiCamReview have just reviewed the new flagship model of the Canon Digital IXUS range, the 5.0 megapixel Digital Ixus 500 (known as the Powershot S500 in North America), which was announced at the start of February 2004. “he design is good, I especially like the zoom control. The camera is…
DigiCamReview have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera.
“Image quality is good, the images have good colour, saturation and contrast - however detail is average and images are a bit soft and “fuzzy”. The camera did a very good job focusing. Noise was controlled well. I didn’t notice any vignetting in the corners or purple fringing. There is an good range of image sizes and an okay range of compression options. The macro mode is very good. Auto white balance and metering seemed to be very good. There was some red-eye. The movie mode is slightly better than average, at 640x480/12fps, and 320x240/20fps with sound - recorded as MPEG4.”
Website: DigiCamReview - Kodak EasyShare DX7590 Review
DigiCamReview have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera. “Image quality is good, the images have good colour, saturation and contrast - however detail is average and images are a bit soft and “fuzzy”. The camera did a very good job focusing…
DIWA member and Norwegian website digIT have just reviewed the 5 megapixel, twistable Pentax Optio X.
Website: digIT - Pentax Optio X Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website digIT have just reviewed the 5 megapixel, twistable Pentax Optio X. Website: digIT - Pentax Optio X Review Check the Latest Prices for the Pentax Optio X Write a Review of the Pentax Optio X