The Sony NEX-5N is a new compact system camera with a resolution of 16.1 megapixels, responsive auto focus, world’s shortest shutter lag and 1080p/50fps video recording capability. Doubled signal readout speeds and more efficient processing have resulted in an AF that is significantly faster than the current NEX-5 model, Sony claims. Maximum sensitivity is also boosted to ISO 25600, the highest among mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. Stereo audio quality is improved, with revised circuitry that lowers wind noise levels, especially when shooting quiet scenes. Like the also-new Sony NEX-7, the NEX-5N offers a speed priority mode in which the camera can capture full-resolution photographs at up to 10fps. Unlike that camera, the Sony NEX-5N has no eye-level EVF and comes with a Photo Creativity Touch interface rather than the wheel-and-dial-based UI of the higher specified model. Priced at $600, the NEX-5N will be available from September. The camera will also be offered in a kit with the existing Sony E 18-55mm zoom lens, for about $700.

In the UK, the Sony NEX-5N will be available in a bundle with either the Sony E 18-55mm or the Sony E 16mm f/2.8 lens from September, priced at £600 and £700 respectively. A double-zoom kit, comprising the Sony NEX-5N camera body and the 18-55mm as well as the new 55-210mm lens, will be offered from November for £800. Sony UK is not planning to sell the NEX-5N as a body-only option.

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is a new, ultra-bright moderate wide-angle lens for the Sony NEX system. Featuring a very fast maximum aperture and a near-circular diaphragm with 7 blades, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is capable of producing wide-angle images with good subject isolation and pleasing bokeh. Sony’s DMF technology allows for direct manual focusing after autofocus lock-on without having to switch modes. The suggested retail price is $999.99.

The new Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS is the world’s fastest interchangeable lens with integrated image stabilisation. Designed as a short telephoto prime for the Sony NEX system the Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS has an angle of view of 32 degrees and a 7-bladed circular aperture diagram for a pleasing rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds. Priced at $299.99, the lens will be available to Sony NEX users in December.

The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is a telephoto zoom lens for the Sony NEX system. Designed to complement the existing 18-55mm kit zoom, the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS features Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation, quiet and responsive auto focus and a 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm for a pleasing bokeh. Available from October, the lens has an SRP of $349.99.

The Sony FDA-EV1S is an external EVF for the Sony NEX-5N compact system camera. Featuring a resolution of 2,395,000 dots, this OLED viewfinder provides a similar user experience as the built-in EVF of the Sony NEX-7, except that it’s tiltable and detachable. Available from September, the Sony FDA-EV1S is sold separately for £300.

The Sony LA-EA2 mount adapter allows Sony NEX users to use A-mount lenses with high-speed phase-detection auto focus on their cameras. We believe this adapter should be especially interesting for owners of the Sony NEX-FS100, NEX-VG10 and NEX-VG20 interchangeable-lens camcorders as well as dual DSLR-NEX users - and generally, anyone who finds their NEX camera’s auto focus too slow or the current E-mount lens line-up too limited. Priced at £340, the Sony LA-EA2 mount adapter will be available from September.

The Sony Handycam NEX-VG20E is an E-mount interchangeable-lens camcorder with a 16.1megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. Capable of shooting DSLR-quality 16-megapixel stills and Full HD movies with frame rates of 50fps and 25fps, the Sony Handycam NEX-VG20E also offers comprehensive manual controls and improved audio with a precision Quad Capsule Spatial Array microphone supporting stereo/5.1 sound recording. The camcorder’s handgrip has been redesigned to provide improved ergonomics versus the NEX-VG10. The Handycam NEX-VG20E Full HD E-mount system camcorder from Sony will be available from November 2011 for about $1600 (body only).

The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is a high-grade compact camera with a 1/1.7 type CCD and a resolution of 10.1 megapixels. Offering two command dials plus a rotary multi-selector, 28-200mm equivalent lens, high resolution tilting LCD screen, improved operational speed and lower noise levels than its predecessor; the Nikon Coolpix P7100 also features raw image capture, full manual control, Vibration Reduction and a two-way virtual horizon display. The zoom memory function allows you to easily specify a preset focal length with zoom photography. As zoom can immediately be switched from a wide-angle position to a specified telephoto focal length, capturing images at the intended angle of view is fast and easy, Nikon says. High-definition movie capture with AE/AF lock, exposure compensation and user-selectable white balance setting is also on offer. Priced at £499.99 / €580.00 / $500.00, the Nikon Coolpix P7100 will be available from 22nd September.

Successor to last year’s Coolpix S8100, the new Nikon Coolpix S8200 offers a 16.1-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor , 14x optical zoom, Target-finding AF, fast power-up and focusing times as well as 6fps continuous shooting at full resolution. With its 25-350mm equivalent lens, the Nikon Coolpix S8200 is considerably more versatile than its predecessor, yet it weighs in at only 4 grams more, including battery and memory card. The new Target-finding AF function uses Nikon’s image analysis technology to find the most likely subject within the frame and then specifies the focus area and size for focusing. Target-finding AF not only works with subjects positioned at the centre of the frame, but with off-centre subjects as well. An Easy Panorama mode, a range of special effects, a Smile Timer Continuous mode and Full HD video capture round off the features list. Priced at £279.99 / €325.00 / $329.95, the Nikon Coolpix S8200 will hit the shops in September.

The Nikon Coolpix S6200 is a 16-megapixel travelzoom camera with a 25-250mm equivalent ED lens, Vibration Reduction and 720p video recording. Other highlights include a super-slim body, a 2.7” rear LCD screen, a range of special effects and a new flash control system. Owing to its hand-held/tripod night landscape detection function, the Nikon Coolpix S6200 automatically distinguishes between hand-held shooting and shooting using a tripod, and then adjusts ISO sensitivity and shutter speed accordingly. The S6200 will be available from September 2011 for £179.99 / €209.00 / $229.95 in red, pink, silver, blue and black.

The Nikon Coolpix S100 is a 16-megapixel ultra-compact camera with 5x optical zoom and a 3.5”, widescreen OLED touchscreen featuring a resolution of 820,000 dots. The 28-140mm equivalent lens has an aperture range of f/3.9-4.9 and a close-focus point of 1cm (in macro mode, fixed at the wide end). The full WVGA screen has a gamut approximately 50% broader than sRGB (standard RGB), enabling the camera to display images, movies and menus vividly, with great colour and good contrast. The Organic LED technology provides viewing angles as wide as (almost) 180 degrees, enabling you to see the live view feed from nearly any angle. Other highlights include in-camera HDR imaging, 3D photography function and full HD movie capture. The Nikon Coolpix S100 also offers a choice of 20 scene modes and half a dozen filter simulations. Available in September 2011 for £249.99 / €290.00 / $299.95 in red, black, purple and gold.

The fourteen-megapixel Coolpix S1200pj is Nikon’s third projector-equipped digital compact camera. Offering a 40% increase in projection brightness and three times greater projection contrast, the S1200pj can be connected to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch via the dedicated cable, allowing users to project images and movies stored on these devices as well as online content from websites such as YouTube.  What’s more, clearer, more vivid projection is now possible with the switch from a single-lamp (colour) projection system to a three-lamp (red, green and blue LEDs) projection system, display reproduction of roughly the entire sRGB gamut and a contrast ratio of 200:1 or better. As to the camera part, the taking lens is a 28-140mm equivalent, 5x zoom with Vibration Reduction and an aperture range of f/3.9-5.8, while the sensor is a 1/2.3-in. type CCD with a total pixel count of approximately 14.48 million. Other highlights include a three-inch, 460000-dot TFT LCD monitor, 18 scene modes and a range of special effects and digital filters. The Nikon Coolpix S1200pj will be available from 22nd September for £399.99 / €464.00 / $429.95 in black and pink.

The 16-megapixel Coolpix AW100/AW100s are the first models in Nikon’s new Coolpix AW (All Weather) series of waterproof, shock-proof, cold-resistant compact digital cameras. Highlights include a 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens, full HD video, built-in GPS and electronic compass. The AW100/AW100s also offers a log function that can be used to track and record movement with acquisition of position information even while the camera is off. Logs can then be saved and displayed on the camera’s monitor. The main difference between the two models is that while the AW100 can also display location information on a world map, this functionality is missing from the AW100s. The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is available from 8th September at suggested / estimated retail prices of £329.99 / €383.00 / $379.95.

The 14-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S4150 is a new touchscreen digital compact camera. Available in the UK (exclusively from Jessops) and other European countries, the Nikon Coolpix S4150 is only 0.8 inches (2cm) thick and weighs in at a mere 128 grams. The camera comes with a number of touchscreen-based functions such as Touch Shutter and Touch AF, and offers 5x optical zoom plus a number of easy-to-use filter effects such as Selective Colour and Cross Screen. Manufactured in five different colours - red, black, bronze, purple and silver -, the Nikon Coolpix S4150 is priced at €162 in the euro zone (UK/Jessops price unknown at the time of writing).

The Nikon Coolpix S6150 is a stylish new touchscreen camera offering 7x optical zoom and 16 megapixels of resolution. The main attractions of the Coolpix S6150 are the 3-inch touch-sensitive rear screen and the 28-196mm equivalent zoom lens. Other stand-out features include a dedicated movie record button, in-camera picture editing and Vibration Reduction. Available from 1st September for £159.99 / €185.00, the Nikon Coolpix S6150 comes in four colours: violet, black, red and pink. We currently have no information on when/if this camera will be available in the US.

The Canon IXUS 1100 HS is the world’s slimmest camera with a 12x optical zoom. The touchscreen Canon 1100 HS (also known as the PowerShot ELPH 510 HS) has a compact, stainless steel body, Canon’s new Intelligent IS system, 3.2” screen, and Full HD video with stereo sound. The Canon IXUS 1100 HS will be available from October 2011, priced at £369 / €429. In the US the Canon ELPH 510 HS is scheduled to be available at the beginning of October for $349.99.

The Canon IXUS 230 HS is a premium compact camera with an 8x optical zoom lens. At just 22.1mm thick, the 12.1 megapixel Canon 230 HS (also known as the PowerShot ELPH 310 HS) also offers Canon’s new Intelligent IS system, Full HD (1080p) movies, and a 3 inch LCD screen. The Canon IXUS 230 HS will be available from October, priced at £229 / €269. In the US the Canon ELPH 310 HS is scheduled to be available at the beginning of October for $259.99.

The Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is a new superzoom for all the family. Boasting a 14.1 megapixel sensor and 12x optical zoom, the Canon SX150 also offers a 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer with brand new Intelligent IS technology. The Canon PowerShot SX150 IS will be available from September 2011, priced at £199 / €229. In the US it will be available at the beginning of September for $249.99.

The Canon PIXMA MG8250 and MG6250 are two new premium All-In-One printers aimed at photographers. With a range of advanced features, the PIXMA MG6250 and PIXMA MG8250 offer photolab-quality printing at impressive speeds, along with a range of innovative software, to help get the best out of photos. The PIXMA MG8250 is available from October 2011, priced at £299.00 / €349.00.  The PIXMA MG6250 is available from September 2011, priced at £179.00 / €199.00.

The Canon PIXMA MG8220 and MG6220 are two new 802.11n Wi-Fi certified all-in-one printers. The PIXMA MG8220 will have an estimated selling price of $299.99, while the PIXMA MG6220 will have an estimated selling price of $199.99.