Category: Digital Compact Cameras
CNET have reviewed the Minolta Dimage S414, which doesn’t fare as well as in previous reviews:
“Minolta’s Dimage S414 is a subtle improvement on its popular predecessor, the Dimage S404, but it retains key specs such as 4-megapixel resolution, a 4X (35mm to 140mm) zoom lens, and flexible exposure options. But while the S414’s feature set is a fairly good deal for the price, the camera can’t quite match a variety of similarly priced competitors in image quality and performance.”
Website: CNET - Minolta Dimage S414 Review
CNET have reviewed the Minolta Dimage S414, which doesn’t fare as well as in previous reviews: “Minolta’s Dimage S414 is a subtle improvement on its popular predecessor, the Dimage S404, but it retains key specs such as 4-megapixel resolution, a 4X (35mm to 140mm) zoom lens, and flexible exposure options…
Imaging Resource is the latest in a long line of websites to review the Pentax Optio S, which seems to be getting a lot of media attention at the moment.
“I was very impressed with the Optio S. This might in some part be due to my rather negative expectations when I first approached the camera. I’ve become accustomed to seeing significant compromises in image quality and feature sets, in order to cram cameras into ever-smaller packages. To my great surprise though, the Optio S seems to have avoided almost all such compromise, delivering very good color and image quality, along with a really surprising level of features and special functions.”
Imaging Resource is the latest in a long line of websites to review the Pentax Optio S, which seems to be getting a lot of media attention at the moment. “I was very impressed with the Optio S. This might in some part be due to my rather negative expectations…
DCResource have reviewed the Sony Mavica CD500, a digital camera that uses CDs for storage and an LCD display instead of an optical viewfinder.
“For those who want the convenience of floppy storage, but with more capacity, Sony offers their CD Mavica line. Instead of a measly 1.4MB floppy, the CD Mavicas can store 156MB of photos and videos on a single 8 cm disc.
There are two 2003 CD Mavicas: the smaller, 3.2 Megapixel MVC-CD350 ($499), and the top-of-the-line 5 Megapixel MVC-CD500 ($699) reviewed here. The CD500 has all of the features of Sony’s high-end cameras, including Hologram AF, MPEGMovie VX, full manual controls, and a Carl Zeiss lens.”
DCResource have reviewed the Sony Mavica CD500, a digital camera that uses CDs for storage and an LCD display instead of an optical viewfinder. “For those who want the convenience of floppy storage, but with more capacity, Sony offers their CD Mavica line. Instead of a measly 1.4MB floppy, the…
CNET have reviewed the Pentax Optio S. The thing that I like about the CNET site is the Reader Reviews section that sits alongside the main review. Apparently 97% from 59 reviewers currently recommend the Optio S, and you can read all of their comments too.
“Pentax likes to boast that its stylish, 3.2-megapixel Pentax Optio S is small enough to fit into an Altoids tin—an especially notable feat for a camera that sports a retractable 3X zoom lens. Sure enough, the four-ounce, metal-body digicam drops right in, making its curiously strong feature set and generally good (if unremarkable) image quality all the more appealing.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio S Review
CNET have reviewed the Pentax Optio S. The thing that I like about the CNET site is the Reader Reviews section that sits alongside the main review. Apparently 97% from 59 reviewers currently recommend the Optio S, and you can read all of their comments too. “Pentax likes to boast…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72, a $349, 3-megapixel digital compact camera.
”...if you’re looking for a compact and highly functional three-megapixel digicam, the Sony DSC-P72 deserves serious consideration. - This is a great “all around” camera, at the three-megapixel resolution level.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72, a $349, 3-megapixel digital compact camera. ”...if you’re looking for a compact and highly functional three-megapixel digicam, the Sony DSC-P72 deserves serious consideration. - This is a great “all around” camera, at the three-megapixel resolution level.” Website: Imaging Resource - Sony Cyber-shot…
I must admit that I’m more than a little confused by the seemingly vast numbers of mid-range digicams that Olympus has recently released, but nevertheless, Imaging Resource have just reviewed another one. The Olympus D-560 Zoom apparently “updates the previous D-550 with a more streamlined look and user interface” and offers “a nice array of options, with four preset Scene modes and the same white balance and exposure compensation adjustments.”
I must admit that I’m more than a little confused by the seemingly vast numbers of mid-range digicams that Olympus has recently released, but nevertheless, Imaging Resource have just reviewed another one. The Olympus D-560 Zoom apparently “updates the previous D-550 with a more streamlined look and user interface” and…
Canon have surprised everyone, except for DPReview, by announcing a new compact digital camera and 2 new dye-sub printers. The Canon PowerShot SD100/Digital IXUS II (US/Europe + Asia names) is a very compact 3 megapixel camera which uses SD storage cards.
Here’s a brief excerpt from the Canon press-release:
“To make this its smallest digital camera ever, Canon has miniaturised nearly every element of the camera. These include the ‘one dime lens’, first time use of the tiny SD memory card, smallest flash ever to appear in a Canon digital camera, reduced battery size and the unique DIGIC processor. Despite its tiny size, the Digital IXUS II’s 3.2 megapixels will ensure its popularity amongst users looking to achieve high quality prints up to A4 size.”
Website: DPReview - Canon PowerShot SD100/Digital IXUS II Review
As well as the SD100/Digital IXUS II, Canon have also announced two new dye-sub printers, the CP-200 and CP-300, which produce 6x4 inch prints at 300dpi.
Canon have surprised everyone, except for DPReview, by announcing a new compact digital camera and 2 new dye-sub printers. The Canon PowerShot SD100/Digital IXUS II (US/Europe + Asia names) is a very compact 3 megapixel camera which uses SD storage cards. Here’s a brief excerpt from the Canon press-release: “To…
DPReview have been burning the midnight oil to produce their usual detailed reviews of 3 different 3-megapixel cameras. As well as the Canon PowerShot SD100, they have also reviewed the Pentax Optio S and the Casio EXILIM EX-Z3. Which one of these cameras comes out on top? Find out here:
DPReview have been burning the midnight oil to produce their usual detailed reviews of 3 different 3-megapixel cameras. As well as the Canon PowerShot SD100, they have also reviewed the Pentax Optio S and the Casio EXILIM EX-Z3. Which one of these cameras comes out on top? Find out here…
There are 2 new reviews of the Pentax Optio S, this time from DCResource and ePhotozine. Here’s what DCResource had to say:
“In terms of design, you can’t beat the Pentax Optio S. It’s a stunning work of engineering that gets attention wherever it goes. That’s nice and all, but what about photo quality? In general, it’s good, but it has one big flaw: blurry edges and corners. The Minolta DiMAGE X—which also has a unique lens design—had the same problem. Every picture didn’t have the blurry edges, but most of them did. Whether it’s a deal breaker is up to you. I see the Optio as more of a “second camera”, which you can take anywhere, rather than your primary camera. “
Website: DCResource - Pentax Optio S Review
Website: ePhotozine - Pentax Optio S Review
There are 2 new reviews of the Pentax Optio S, this time from DCResource and ePhotozine. Here’s what DCResource had to say: “In terms of design, you can’t beat the Pentax Optio S. It’s a stunning work of engineering that gets attention wherever it goes. That’s nice and all, but…
DPReview have posted their 3rd review so far this week, looking at the Canon Powershot S400 (called the Canon Digital IXUS 400 in Europe), a 4-megapixel camera that retails for ?500. Phil Askey seemed to like it, awarding it his “Highly Recommended” rating and saying:
“The PowerShot S400 is a stylish ultra-compact, it follows in the tradition of previous ultra-compact PowerShots in being functional, of very good build quality and producing excellent images. The new ‘Cerabrite’ material used for the S400’s case is a bit of a revelation, it looks far brighter and cleaner than the older stainless steel, doesn’t show finger prints and is harder to scratch. It will I’m sure look great on the shelves and in the shop windows.”
DPReview have posted their 3rd review so far this week, looking at the Canon Powershot S400 (called the Canon Digital IXUS 400 in Europe), a 4-megapixel camera that retails for ?500. Phil Askey seemed to like it, awarding it his “Highly Recommended” rating and saying: “The PowerShot S400 is a…
I think Steve’s Digicams is the first website to review one of Fuji’s new fourth-generation Super CCD HR (High Resolution) cameras, the FinePix F410 Zoom.
“As always the bottom line is image quality and price. The FinePix F410 delivers well saturated color images that are very true to the original colors. There’s a little confusion with the maximum image size because of the SuperCCD imager. The F410 uses a 3- megapixel imager but can deliver a 6-megapixel image in its highest resolution setting. These 6-megapixel size images are optimized for making larger prints. The problem with the images is that Fuji has used too high of a compression level.”
I think Steve’s Digicams is the first website to review one of Fuji’s new fourth-generation Super CCD HR (High Resolution) cameras, the FinePix F410 Zoom. “As always the bottom line is image quality and price. The FinePix F410 delivers well saturated color images that are very true to the original…
Phil Aksey over at DPReview has taken his usual in-depth look at two 5-megapixel compact digital cameras - the Olympus C-50 Zoom and the Pentax Optio 550.
“The Optio 550 sports a wide range of manual controls, flexible settings and a powerful Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery which puts it up at the prosumer end of the market, a street price of around US$600 means it’s a very attractive proposition for anyone considering a five megapixel prosumer compact digital camera.”
Website: DPReview - Olympus C-50 Zoom Review
Website: DPReview - Pentax Optio 550 Review
Phil Aksey over at DPReview has taken his usual in-depth look at two 5-megapixel compact digital cameras - the Olympus C-50 Zoom and the Pentax Optio 550. “The Optio 550 sports a wide range of manual controls, flexible settings and a powerful Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery which puts it up at…
DCResource has reviewed the Contax Tvs Digital “boutique camera”. Available in silver or black, at $895 the 5-megapixel camera is aimed at the more expensive end of the market.
“The Contax TVS Digital is a nice camera that would be a whole lot nicer if it was about $300 less in price. With a price of $899, you’re paying a big premium for the Contax name on the front of the camera, which is evident when you see how many features this camera shares with the $599 Finecam S5. The fact that Contax charges $100 more for a black-colored body doesn’t help matters.”
Website: DCResource - Contax Tvs Review
DCResource has reviewed the Contax Tvs Digital “boutique camera”. Available in silver or black, at $895 the 5-megapixel camera is aimed at the more expensive end of the market. “The Contax TVS Digital is a nice camera that would be a whole lot nicer if it was about $300 less…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Olympus Stylus 400, a stylish 4 megapixel digital compact camera.
“Besides its user-friendly interface, compact design and good picture quality, its excellent (and unusual) water sealing makes the Stylus 400 a very appealing choice for a “take anywhere” camera. Battery life is excellent as well. Overall, the Stylus 400 shoots as good as it looks (slightly better than the Stylus 300, in fact), and is rugged enough to stand up to knocks and the occasional rain storm: A combination deserving serious consideration by anyone in the market for a compact, stylish digicam, and one of the better compact digicams out there.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Olympus Stylus 400, a stylish 4 megapixel digital compact camera. “Besides its user-friendly interface, compact design and good picture quality, its excellent (and unusual) water sealing makes the Stylus 400 a very appealing choice for a “take anywhere” camera. Battery life is excellent as well…
CNET have reviewed one of the new digital cameras that Canon announced at PMA 2003, the PowerShot A70.
“The PowerShot A70 is much more than just a 3.2-megapixel version of its predecessor, the A40. Although it has the same 3X zoom, 35mm-to-105mm (35mm-camera equivalent) lens, the A70 sports a slimmed-down design, additional manual controls, three video-capture resolutions, improved performance, and other useful extras. Its full set of features might overwhelm newbies, but photographers on a budget who like to fiddle with exposure settings will be happy campers.”
Website: CNET - Canon Powershot A70 Review
CNET have reviewed one of the new digital cameras that Canon announced at PMA 2003, the PowerShot A70. “The PowerShot A70 is much more than just a 3.2-megapixel version of its predecessor, the A40. Although it has the same 3X zoom, 35mm-to-105mm (35mm-camera equivalent) lens, the A70 sports a slimmed-down…
Imaging Resource has posted a First Look at the Sony DSC-V1:
“I’ll begin here with my conclusion: This could well be the digicam that finally earns Sony the respect of the “enthusiast” crowd. The new DSC-V1 and new Memory Stick PRO format have removed the external-flash and media-capacity limitations as objections. On a purely camera level, the V1 shows great promise, with an impressive combo of 4x zoom with 5 megapixel sensor, and a range of genuinely useful Sony-only features like Night Framing and Hologram Autofocus.”
Website: Sony DSC-V1 First Look
Imaging Resource has posted a First Look at the Sony DSC-V1: “I’ll begin here with my conclusion: This could well be the digicam that finally earns Sony the respect of the “enthusiast” crowd. The new DSC-V1 and new Memory Stick PRO format have removed the external-flash and media-capacity limitations as…
DCResource have reviewed the Minolta Dimage S414, comparing it with the leader in this market segment, the Canon PowerShot G3:
“The Minolta DiMAGE S404 was a popular camera that most people never knew about. But word began to spread about the S404, and the camera became harder and harder to find. The S404 is gone now, but thankfully, it’s been replaced by the even better DiMAGE S414 model. With a 4 Megapixel CCD, 4X optical zoom lens, and full suite of manual controls, the S414 is an excellent value at just $399.”
DCResource have reviewed the Minolta Dimage S414, comparing it with the leader in this market segment, the Canon PowerShot G3: “The Minolta DiMAGE S404 was a popular camera that most people never knew about. But word began to spread about the S404, and the camera became harder and harder to…
Everyone seems to be on holiday at the moment (well, I know I am..) as photography news is a bit thin on the ground. However, you can always rely on Steve’s Digicams to post another new review; this time he takes a look at the Pentax Optio S, a digital camera that is “smaller than the size of an average credit card and just over 3/4-inch thick. The OptioS fits neatly into an empty tin of Altoids?.” Steve says:
“The small size makes this camera great for “on the go” people who need pictures for business. Realtors and insurance adjusters or anybody that dislikes toting a larger camera around can just stick the OptioS in their pocket and forget about it.”
Everyone seems to be on holiday at the moment (well, I know I am..) as photography news is a bit thin on the ground. However, you can always rely on Steve’s Digicams to post another new review; this time he takes a look at the Pentax Optio S, a digital…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P8, which at $399 sits near the bottom of Sony’ digital camera range:
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P8 is a nice point-and-shoot camera, and is worth your consideration. It offers a small, metal body, good photo quality, robust performance, and it’s easy to use. The two new autofocus modes are a nice addition, and the movie mode is top-notch. Downsides include redeye, the poorly placed macro button, and the proprietary battery.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P8, which at $399 sits near the bottom of Sony’ digital camera range: “The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P8 is a nice point-and-shoot camera, and is worth your consideration. It offers a small, metal body, good photo quality, robust performance, and it’s easy to use…
CNET Electronics have reviewed the Canon S400 digital ultracompact camera, awarding it 7.8 out of 10:
“Canon’s PowerShot S400 melds the ultracompact, cigarette-pack-sized design of the PowerShot S230 with the higher-power 3X optical zoom—36mm to 108mm, in 35mm-camera terms—found on the S400’s bulkier predecessor, the S330. Toss in an increase to 4-megapixel resolution, Canon’s DIGIC image processor, an extended movie mode with sound, and the best red-eye reduction we’ve seen on a compact model, and you have an appealing camera in an equally attractive package”
Website: CNET - Canon S400 Review
Imaging Resource have also reviewed the Canon S400 digital ultracompact camera, and they seem to like it a lot as well:
“Representing the fourth generation in the ELPH series, the S400 maintains Canon’s reputation for great quality in a very portable digicam. My earlier characterization probably sums it up best: An excellent “all around” digicam, that just happens to live inside a super-compact case. Highly recommended.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Canon S400 Review
CNET Electronics have reviewed the Canon S400 digital ultracompact camera, awarding it 7.8 out of 10: “Canon’s PowerShot S400 melds the ultracompact, cigarette-pack-sized design of the PowerShot S230 with the higher-power 3X optical zoom—36mm to 108mm, in 35mm-camera terms—found on the S400’s bulkier predecessor, the S330. Toss in an increase…