Category: Digital Compact Cameras
PCMag have reviewed the Canon Powershot SD1000 camera (called the Digital IXUS 70 in Europe), which is Canon’s slimmest optical zoom camera.
“This small point-and-shoot does a lot to earn its 4.5 out of 5 rating and status as a PC Magazine Editors’ Choice: Grab an eyeful of its fantastic picture quality, excellent performance, zero shutter lag, and sweet styling. This 7.1 megapixel digicam sets itself apart from its super-slim and compact competition. See what makes it so special by checking out the whole review on PCMag.com.”
PCMag have reviewed the Canon Powershot SD1000 camera (called the Digital IXUS 70 in Europe), which is Canon’s slimmest optical zoom camera. “This small point-and-shoot does a lot to earn its 4.5 out of 5 rating and status as a PC Magazine Editors’ Choice: Grab an eyeful of its fantastic…
The TX1 Blog have provided 12 720p videos shot with the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor.
“When I first downloaded the vids and looked at them on my Macbook Pro, I thought they were a little soft and undersaturated, but when I ran them through my 720p LCD TV they really seemed to pop with detail and colour. Seeing as that’s the main output I’ll watch them on, I am very happy with the results.”
The TX1 Blog have provided 12 720p videos shot with the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor. “When I first downloaded the vids and looked at them on my Macbook Pro, I…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens.
“The Fujifilm FinePix S9600 leaves me with mixed feelings. The camera itself is fine and feels exceptionally solid. It really seems like a camera for the serious user. This is mainly because of the lens with the real zoom ring and the fine zoom range. The FinePix S9600 will surely please both wide-angle as well as tele-lovers. Also the large amount of buttons indicates a camera for the advanced photographer.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens. “The Fujifilm FinePix S9600 leaves me with mixed feelings. The camera itself is fine and feels exceptionally solid. It really seems like a camera…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon A570 IS compact digital camera, which offers a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens, Face Detection Technology and Red-Eye Correction, plus an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake and full manual control.
“Image quality was excellent for a 7-megapixel consumer model. The default quality setting is Large Fine, and we did capture many of our regular sample photos in this mode. The rest were taken using Larger SuperFine, which is what we normally use. That said, the majority of our outdoor samples looked great, showing nice exposures, with beautiful sky detail, and pleasing color balance. Just as we saw with the A560, image noise was average when using ISO 80 - 200.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon A570 IS compact digital camera, which offers a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens, Face Detection Technology and Red-Eye Correction, plus an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake and full manual control. “Image quality was excellent for a 7-megapixel consumer model. The…
Steves Digicams have tested the Olympus mju 770 SW digital camera, which can survive falls from up to 1.5m, is waterproof to 10m depths, as well as being freezeproof to -10 degrees Celsius.
“As with all Stylus series cameras, the 770 SW features a durable metal exterior and is made watertight by rubber gaskets on the inside to seal gaps and prevent moisture from entering the body. This allows it to be used in a gentle sprinkle or to be completely submerged up to 33 feet. If your picture taking leads to deeper depths, then the optional PT-035 Underwater Housing is required. It can handle water pressure depths of up to 40 meters. Add that with the 770’s various Underwater scene modes, and you have one great little underwater point-n-shoot.”
Steves Digicams have tested the Olympus mju 770 SW digital camera, which can survive falls from up to 1.5m, is waterproof to 10m depths, as well as being freezeproof to -10 degrees Celsius. “As with all Stylus series cameras, the 770 SW features a durable metal exterior and is made…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Pentax Optio A30, a 10 megapixel compact digital camera with a 1/1.8 inch CCD, anti-shake technology, 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor.
“This is definitely an “ultra-compact” camera that’s about the size of a deck of playing cards. This will allow you to tuck it away in the smallest of pockets, and the durable metal body ensures it will survive the active users lifestyle. Although very small, it fit quite well in my hands, and the controls are placed just within reach of my fingertips.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Pentax Optio A30, a 10 megapixel compact digital camera with a 1/1.8 inch CCD, anti-shake technology, 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor. “This is definitely an “ultra-compact” camera that’s about the size of a deck of playing cards. This will allow you to…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published some sample images from the Ricoh GX100 digital camera, which features a 10.01 megapixel CCD, fast 24-72mm wide zoom lens and a removable electronic view?nder.
“We have had the new Ricoh Caplio GX100 camera in the office for some days and visited the Keukenhof in Lisse, the Netherlands, to shoot some test images. The Ricoh GX100 was introduced in March 2007 and is like its predecessor - the Ricoh Caplio GX8 - an unique digital compact camera.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published some sample images from the Ricoh GX100 digital camera, which features a 10.01 megapixel CCD, fast 24-72mm wide zoom lens and a removable electronic view?nder. “We have had the new Ricoh Caplio GX100 camera in the office for some days and visited the Keukenhof in…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens.
“But what sold me on this unit was its natural light performance. On the Mode dial there’s a Natural Light setting that adjusts ISO without tapping into flash to capture whatever light falls on your scene. The gallery shots give you an idea what I was able to do, but not the whole picture. Shutter speeds ranged from 1/4 to 1/40 second, and ISO topped out at a very usable 800. I don’t know how it did it without image stabilization, but our shots were pretty sharp.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Fujifilm S9600 (called the FinePix S9100 in the USA), which is a 9 megapixel camera with a 10x zoom lens. “But what sold me on this unit was its natural light performance. On the Mode dial there’s a Natural Light setting that adjusts ISO…
CNET have reviewed the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor.
“Still images showed more ISO noise and image artifacts than we’re used to with Canon’s digital still cameras. We also saw other image artifacts, which turned some curved lines and angled lines jaggy. Colors looked accurate overall, and we saw a decent amount of finer detail, but the images weren’t as tack sharp as many of the company’s cameras from recent years.”
CNET have reviewed the Canon TX1 digital camera, which features a 10x optical zoom lens (39mm-390mm) with Optical Image Stabilization, 115,000-pixel Vari-Angle LCD screen and 7.1 megapixel sensor. “Still images showed more ISO noise and image artifacts than we’re used to with Canon’s digital still cameras. We also saw other…
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, 1.61, for the Ricoh R5 camera, which adds the following:
- The update tool for Windows (FirmUpdate.exe) supports the Windows Vista. (You will have to install the RICOH Gate La for Windows Vista on ahead.)
- Modified the phenomenon that a movie file from the R5 will not sound properly in the Windows Vista.
Website: Ricoh R5 v1.61 Firmware Update
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, 1.61, for the Ricoh R5 camera, which adds the following: - The update tool for Windows (FirmUpdate.exe) supports the Windows Vista. (You will have to install the RICOH Gate La for Windows Vista on ahead.) - Modified the phenomenon that a movie file…
Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Canon A640, which has 10 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens.
“With a 10-megapixel CCD, the A640 offers a high resolution image that is able to capture a superb level of detail and which guarantees great prints. And this, combined with a broad set of modes that allow a photographer to grow, make it one of the best compacts on the market today.”
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Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Canon A640, which has 10 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens. “With a 10-megapixel CCD, the A640 offers a high resolution image that is able to capture a superb level of detail and which guarantees great prints. And this, combined…
DPReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm F31fd camera, which adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 month old F30 model.
“There have been changes over the F30; the new processor’s noise reduction has been tweaked slightly to preserve a little more detail, meaning that all ISO settings are slightly noisier than the F30; ISO 1600 and 3200 visibly so. The default contrast and sharpening also appear to have been turned down a notch (more like half a notch really).”
Website: DPReview - Fujifilm F31fd Review
DPReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm F31fd camera, which adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 month old F30 model. “There have been changes over the F30; the new processor’s noise reduction has been tweaked slightly to preserve a little more detail, meaning that all ISO settings are…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony W55 camera, which offers 7.2 megapixels, Real Imaging Processor, ISO 1000 and a 3x optical zoom lens.
“This is another new offering from Sony with even more megapixels than its predecessor, the DSC-W50. Staying with the compact Cyber-shot theme, this camera gives you fully automatic exposure as well as enough options to let you get creative. With 7.2 megapixels tucked into its small frame, a large, clear 2.5 inch color LCD monitor and useful creative controls, you may find yourself carrying this little camera around a lot.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Sony W55 Review
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony W55 camera, which offers 7.2 megapixels, Real Imaging Processor, ISO 1000 and a 3x optical zoom lens. “This is another new offering from Sony with even more megapixels than its predecessor, the DSC-W50. Staying with the compact Cyber-shot theme, this camera gives you fully…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FX30, the world’s slimmest digital camera with a 28mm wide-angle lens.
”...there’s lots to like about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30. If you intend to take pictures mostly for 4x6 in. prints (or large prints at ISO 100) or for Web display, the Panasonic FX30 has more than the standard point-and-shoot model. The effective image stabilization, wide-angle zoom, 19 Zoom steps and fast performance will be the deciding factors for many beginner photographers. More advanced photographers will appreciate the availability of manual WB, live histogram and framing guide.”
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FX30, the world’s slimmest digital camera with a 28mm wide-angle lens. ”...there’s lots to like about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30. If you intend to take pictures mostly for 4x6 in. prints (or large prints at ISO 100) or for Web display, the Panasonic…
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Canon Powershot IXUS 70 camera (called the Powershot SD1000 in the USA), which is Canon’s slimmest optical zoom camera.
“I was impressed by the camera’s image quality - the camera has good detail and excellent colour (accurate, and well saturated) although some images did appear slightly soft and could benefit from sharpening. Images have good saturation and contrast, with fairly low noise at the lower ISO settings. The higher ISO settings of ISO800 and ISO1600 are probably best avoided and noise is about average for a 7 megapixel digital camera.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Canon Powershot IXUS 70 camera (called the Powershot SD1000 in the USA), which is Canon’s slimmest optical zoom camera. “I was impressed by the camera’s image quality - the camera has good detail and excellent colour (accurate, and well saturated) although some images did appear slightly…
CNET have just reviewed the new Panasonic DMC-FZ8 camera.
“In our tests, the Lumix DMC-FZ8 performed well, though in most cases it was a tad slower than its 5-megapixel predecessor. The FZ8 took 2.71 seconds from start-up to capturing its first JPEG. Subsequent JPEGs took 1.78 seconds between shots with the flash turned off, and 2.08 seconds with the flash enabled. When capturing raw images, the FZ8 took 3.88 seconds between shots. While that may seem like a long time, it’s not shabby for a superzoom.”
Website: CNET - Panasonic DMC-FZ8 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new Panasonic DMC-FZ8 camera. “In our tests, the Lumix DMC-FZ8 performed well, though in most cases it was a tad slower than its 5-megapixel predecessor. The FZ8 took 2.71 seconds from start-up to capturing its first JPEG. Subsequent JPEGs took 1.78 seconds between shots with…
The new BenQ E605 digital camera features a 3D-rotating lens that was first seen on the E600 model. The 3D lens allows you to zoom in and out at a faster speed than conventional lenses. The E605 also has a 2.4 inch LCD screen, 6 megapixel sensor, Panoramic Focus mode and Shake-Free function. Availability and price of the BenQ E605 to be confirmed.
The new BenQ E605 digital camera features a 3D-rotating lens that was first seen on the E600 model. The 3D lens allows you to zoom in and out at a faster speed than conventional lenses. The E605 also has a 2.4 inch LCD screen, 6 megapixel sensor, Panoramic Focus mode…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new weatherproof Olympus Stylus 760. This is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x zoom (37-111mm), Dual Image Stabilization and a slim-line metal body.
“The Olympus Stylus 760 offers both hardware image stabilization and software anti-blur in a very pocket friendly body. The Stylus 760 includes both a seven megapixel CCD image sensor and Olympus-branded 3x optical zoom lens, as well as a 2.5” LCD display with 230,000 pixels. The LCD is a wide-view type that allows good visibility within a useful 140 degree angle, and unusually there’s a button on the camera body to boost the backlight strength to help improve the view when sharing photos with friends on the camera’s LCD.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new weatherproof Olympus Stylus 760. This is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x zoom (37-111mm), Dual Image Stabilization and a slim-line metal body. “The Olympus Stylus 760 offers both hardware image stabilization and software anti-blur in a very pocket friendly body. The Stylus 76…
TrustedReviews have cast their critical eye over the Ricoh R6, which improves on the older R5 model by offering a larger 2.7 inch LCD screen, new face recognition mode (following the trend set by most other 2007 compact cameras), a slimmer body at just 20.6mm thick and 54Mb internal memory.
“One or two previous Ricoh cameras have been let down by inferior image quality, but this is not the case with the R6. Despite its compact design the lens performs extremely well, producing very little distortion at the wide angle end with good corner sharpness. In almost all exposure situations the metering system performed superbly, coping with high contrast, backlighting, bright colours and low light with equal precision.”
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TrustedReviews have cast their critical eye over the Ricoh R6, which improves on the older R5 model by offering a larger 2.7 inch LCD screen, new face recognition mode (following the trend set by most other 2007 compact cameras), a slimmer body at just 20.6mm thick and 54Mb internal memory…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon Powershot SD1000 camera (called the Digital IXUS 70 in Europe), which is Canon’s slimmest optical zoom camera.
“The overall image quality was good for a 7-megapixel model. We used the highest quality setting available (Large SuperFine), and when doing so, the SD1000 captured nice images. I did see a bit of edge softness along the left hand side of the frame as well as a bit more CA (chromatic aberrations, aka purple fringing) than I expected.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Canon Powershot SD1000 camera (called the Digital IXUS 70 in Europe), which is Canon’s slimmest optical zoom camera. “The overall image quality was good for a 7-megapixel model. We used the highest quality setting available (Large SuperFine), and when doing so, the SD1000 captured nice…