The Kodak Easyshare M590 is claimed to be the world’s thinnest digital camera with 5x optical zoom. Equipped with a 14-megapixel imager and a 35-175mm equivalent internally stacked zoom lens, the Kodak easyshare M590 measures just 15mm on its thinnest side. Other highlights include optical image stabilisation, HD video capture, face recognition, a 2.7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230,000 dots and a share button for easy upload to sharing sites like Kodak Gallery, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. Compatible with microSD and microSDHC memory cards, the Kodak Easyshare M590 digital compact camera will be available this autumn for £169.99.

Ricoh has posted five official sample photos taken with the newly announced Ricoh CX4 digital compact camera. The pictures - which were all taken at a sensitivity of ISO 100/21° - include a landscape, a macro, a portrait, a still life and a night landscape. You can download the photographs from the website below.

Website: Ricoh CX4 Samples

Want to see exactly what the new Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and S5100 cameras look like in the flesh?

Here are some hands-on product shots of the Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and S5100 - click through to view the gallery.

Canon marks 10 years of its IXUS digital camera series with the launch of the Canon IXUS 1000 HS, a 10-megapixel, 10x zoom model that has the distinction of being the first superzoom in the IXUS range. Its compact but powerful 10x optical zoom lens makes it the slimmest super zoom camera of its kind anywhere in the world, Canon claims. It’s also the second IXUS to feature the HS System, combining a high-sensitivity, 10.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor with Canon’s DIGIC 4 image processing engine. Other highlights include Full HD video capture with stereo sound, optical image stabilisation and a Handheld Night Scene that combines several images taken in rapid succession into one sharp and optimally-exposed picture. Additionally, the Canon IXUS 1000 HS can capture up to 3.7 frames per second at full resolution, or up to 8.8 frames per second at a reduced resolution of 2.5 megapixels. The Canon IXUS 1000 HS (also called the Canon SD4500 IS) is available from September priced at £349/€419/$350.

The Canon Powershot S95 is a newcamera sporting a 10-megapixel CCD, a stabilised, 28-105mm equivalent f/2.0-4.9 zoom lens and 720p/24fps HD video capture with stereo sound. Succeeding last year’s Powershot S90 (read review), the new model offers improved handling and greater levels of manual control. The popular lens Control Ring, introduced with the PowerShot S90, has been improved with greater levels of flexibility, while the image stabilisation system has been upgraded to incorporate Hybrid IS technology, providing improved image stabilisation for macro photography. An in-camera HDR mode has been included to help capture high-contrast scenes as you saw them. Raw file support has been carried over from the previous model. The Canon Powershot S95 is available priced at £399.00/€479.00/$399.99.

The Canon Powershot SX130 IS is the replacement for the SX120 IS, featuring a 12.1-megapixel sensor, 12x optical zoom with optical image stabilisation, and 720p HD video with stereo sound. Spanning a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28-336mm, the new zoom lens has Canon’s integrated optical Image Stabiliser on board for a claimed 3-stop advantage when shooting had held. You can even use the zoom in video mode thanks to a quiet zoom motor. For confident photographers who want more input into how they capture their images, full manual control allows them to individually control shutter speed and aperture to shoot with their chosen settings and create their own effects. Compatible with the new SDXC memory cards, the Canon Powershot SX130 IS is available from late August 2010, priced at £199.00/€229.00/$249.99.

Ricoh Japan has announced the Ricoh CX4, a digital compact camera with a 28-300mm equivalent superzoom lens, a 10-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, new creative filters and a newly developed subject-tracking AF system. The image stabilisation system has been enhanced to provide an approximately 3.7-stop advantage when shooting hand held and a “night landscape multi-shot mode” - whereby four frames are taken in rapid succession and then combined into one sharp, well-exposed, low-noise image - has been added. The new creative filters include Soft Focus, Cross Process and Toy Camera. The body design has also been altered and now features moulded curves that make it easier to slip the camera into your pocket. Ricoh plans to manufacture 50,000 CX4 cameras each month, with sales starting on 3rd September 2010 in Japan.

The Olympus FE-4050 is a 12-megapixel digital camera with a 27-108mm equivalent zoom lens and six Magic Filters. These include Drawing, Fisheye, Pinhole, Pop, Punk and Soft Focus. Other highlights include Face Detection AF, iAUTO scene recognition system, USB battery charging, AF Tracking, SD/SDHC card support and a range of scene modes. In Japan, the Olympus FE-4050 will go on sale before the end of this month, whereas in Europe it will be available from September.

The Olympus FE-5050 is a 14-megapixel compact camera featuring a 26-130mm equivalent zoom lens and six Magic Filters. Two of these - Punk and Soft Focus - are new, otherwise the camera is nearly identical to the FE-5030 we recently reviewed, with a 14-megapixel CCD imager, 5x optical zoom, TruePicIII image processor, on-board user guide and SD/SDHC support (albeit no mechanical image stabilisation). Olympus also announced the Olympus FE-5040, which is essentially the same camera with a 12-megapixel sensor. The Olympus FE-5040/5050 will go on sale later this month in Japan, and from September in Europe.

The Olympus µ [mju] 7050 is a new, 14-megapixel digital compact camera with 7x optical zoom, HD video recording and six Magic Filters. A successor to the mju 7040, the new mju 7050 gains the ability to apply four of its Magic Filters - Drawing, Pinhole, Pop and Punk/Rock - to movies. Punk/Rock and Soft Focus (the latter of which is only available for stills) are new, inasmuch as they were not available on the mju 7040, though Soft Focus had made its debut already as one of the “Art Filters” available on some of the manufacturer’s interchangeable-lens cameras. Apart from these novelties the Olympus mju 7050 appears almost identical to the mju 7040 (read review). It is scheduled to go on sale in Japan from late August.

Featuring fast start-up and minimal shutter lag, the Nikon Coolpix S5100 is a 12.2-megapixel digital compact camera with 5x optical zoom with Vibration Reduction (VR). Other functions include one-touch HD video recording (720p at 30fps), a new flash control system plus motion and tripod detection. The latter of these technologies detects handheld or tripod shooting and automatically selects the ideal exposure, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed in order to reduce image blur. Available in October priced at $179.95 / €159.00, the Nikon Coolpix S5100 comes with 18 scene modes, Scene Auto Selector, Subject Tracking and Nikon’s Smart Portrait System on board.

The Nikon Coolpix S1100pj is a new projector-camera sporting a 40 percent brighter (compared to last year’s S1000pj), 14-lumen internal projector complete with a built-in stand and a touch screen interface. Additional creative features include a built-in slide show function that plays photos with music and one-touch HD 720p movie recording with easy projection playback. The 14.1-megapixel Coolpix S1100pj includes a 5x wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens (28-140mm) and Vibration Reduction and a three-inch touch-sensitive rear screen with 460,000 dots. The Nikon S1100pj’s in-camera retouch menu includes Soft, Selective Colour, Cross Screen, Fisheye, Miniature and Makeup effects. Priced at $349.95 / €€414.00 / £349.99, the Nikon Coolpix S1100pj will hit the shelves in September.

The Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W3 camera can shoot high-resolution 3D photos and movies in 3D HD at 720p. The new Fujifilm W3 also has a Mini HDMI port for easy playback on most 3D television systems. The 3.5” high resolution Autostereoscopic 3D Widescreen LCD with 1150K resolution displays high contrast images and movies that can be viewed in 3D without the need of 3D glasses. The Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W3 digital camera will be available in early September 2010 at a retail price of $499.95 / £399.99.

The Praktica DPix 5000WP is a new 5-megapixel waterproof digital camera. The fixed-focus snapper has a 5.14mm lens and a super-tiny 1/3.2” CMOS sensor and is compliant with the IPX8 standard. Drawing power from a pair of AAA batteries, the Praktica DPix 5000WP has 5 scene modes, 5 white balance settings and and autoexposure system with +/-2EV exposure compensation available. Apart from capturing five-meagpixel stills, the DPix 5000WP can record 720p HD video at 30 frames per second. Amazon.de says the camera is going to be “available soon”, and quotes a price of €63.98.

Rollei will introduce the Rollei Kids 100, its first digital camera for children, at IFA and Photokina 2010. The extremely robust snapper has been designed with kids of 4 and older in mind. Available in orange from the end of September, the Rollei Kids100 is equipped with a Xenon flash and 64MB of internal memory, which is enough for approximately 500 pictures, the manufacturer says. The VGA-resolution photos are displayed on a 1.5-inch LCD screen on the back of the camera. The suggested price of the Kids 100 is €59.95.

The Rollei Compactline 312 is an entry-level digital compact camera with a 12-megapixel imager and 3x Apogon zoom. While the lens is a rather conventional 35-105mm zoom, the Rollei Compactline 312 does offer a 2.7” LCD screen and 720p HD video at 30 frames per second in a lightweight, 105g package, all for €79.95. The new Rollei camera will be available from specialist retailers from the end of September.

The Rollei Compactline 390SE is a 14-megapixel digital compact camera with 5x optical zoom that comes with a leather case, a replacement battery and a 1GB SD card. The lens is a versatile, 26-130mm equivalent affair, whereas the camera itself boasts functions like optical image stabilisation and in-camera stitching for effortless panoramic photography. High definition movie recording at 1280x720 pixels and 30 frames per second rounds off the features list. The Rollei Compactline 390SE will be introduced for the first time at this year’s IFA and Photokina 2010, and will be available from specialist retailers from the end of October at a recommended retail price of €149.95.

Ricoh has issued firmware updates for the Ricoh CX1, CX2 and CX3 cameras. Version 1.25 for the CX1 and version 1.15 for the CX2 fix issues with printing to PictBridge compatible printers and corrects a bug with distortion correction. Firmware version 1.11 for the Ricoh CX3 improves the accuracy of flash adjustment, and fixes bugs with autoexposure bracketing and distortion correction.

Website: Ricoh CX1 Firmware 1.25
Website: Ricoh CX2 Firmware 1.15
Website: Ricoh CX3 Firmware 1.11

The Samsung PL90 is a new 12 megapixel camera featuring a built-in USB connector. Removing the need for additional wires or cords, the PL90’s Auto-install intelli-studio software provides instant access to any computer via the USB connector. The PL90 also features a 4x zoom lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen, VGA movies, Samsung’s Smart Auto (Still & Movie) technology, Perfect Portrait System, and Smart Album feature. The Samsung PL90 will be available in September 2010 for $149.99 / £129.99.

Samsung Germany has announced the 14-megapixel Samsung ES75 with 27-135mm lens and face, blink and smile detection features. The lens has a maximum aperture of f3.5 at the wide end and f5.9 at maximum telephoto. The Samsung ES75 uses an interesting form of digital image stabilisation - it takes two photos in rapid succession, one underexposed shot at a high shutter speed for the “sharpness information” and a well-exposed but potentially blurred photo for the “tonal information” and combines the two for a well-exposed and sharp result. The “intelligent” rear LCD screen adjusts its own brightness automatically based on ambient light levels, while in the unique Self-portrait mode, the camera helps you position yourself in front of the lens by optically and acoustically signalling to you when you are in the right place within the frame. The Samsung ES75 will be available from September priced at 189 euros.

Website: Samsung press release (in German)