Category: Digital Compact Cameras
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Canon A640, which has 10 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens.
“The Canon PowerShot A640 was introduced this fall as a 10-megapixel prospect for the holiday season. It replaces the 7.1-megapixel Canon A620 and is the first A-series camera to include a whopping 10 megapixels. The PowerShot A640 has a Digic II image processor, a 4x optical zoom lens, and 21 shooting modes with a range of manual and automatic modes. The A640 also has a 2.5-inch LCD screen that flips out from the camera body and rotates. It adds interesting features like a digital tele-converter and tethered remote shooting – items that are fairly new to the PowerShot line. The Canon A640 retails for $399 and can be easily found for about fifty dollars less online.”
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DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Canon A640, which has 10 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens. “The Canon PowerShot A640 was introduced this fall as a 10-megapixel prospect for the holiday season. It replaces the 7.1-megapixel Canon A620 and is the first A-series camera to…
DPReview have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens.
“Well, it’s been five years since the last in that series (the Coolpix 4500), and I for one am glad to see the twisting body design returning; the ability to swivel the lens independently of the body affords almost unrivalled shooting versatility. It gives you everything a tilt/swivel screen does - and more - in a more compact, neater format.”
Website: DPReview - Nikon Coolpix S10 Review
DPReview have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens. “Well, it’s been five years since the last in that series (the Coolpix 4500), and I for one am glad to see the twisting body design returning; the ability to…
CNET have reviewed the entry-level Canon PowerShot A460 camera, which offers a 2 inch LCD screen and 4x zoom lens.
“For a camera with a maximum sensitivity of ISO 400, the A460’s images were awfully noisy. We saw at least some grain on almost every test shot. Our ISO 100 test image looked like it was taken at ISO 200 on almost any other camera, our ISO 200 test image could have been taken at ISO 400, and our ISO 400 test image resembled one taken at ISO 800.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot A460 Review
CNET have reviewed the entry-level Canon PowerShot A460 camera, which offers a 2 inch LCD screen and 4x zoom lens. “For a camera with a maximum sensitivity of ISO 400, the A460’s images were awfully noisy. We saw at least some grain on almost every test shot. Our ISO 10…
PMA 2007: GE have announced aggressive plans to enter the digital camera market. Entry-level GE digital cameras will start with 7 megapixels of resolution and 2.5-inch LCD screens. Higher-end GE cameras will offer up to 12 megapixels of resolution and 3-inch LCD screens. A photo printer will also be included in the line-up. The new products will be distributd by General Imaging, a new, privately held company that serves as the exclusive worldwide licensee for the GE line of digital cameras and printers. Cameras will be available in North America from mid-April, whilst shipments to Europe and Asia are scheduled for later this year. The GE digital cameras will make their debut at the PMA show in early March.
PMA 2007: GE have announced aggressive plans to enter the digital camera market. Entry-level GE digital cameras will start with 7 megapixels of resolution and 2.5-inch LCD screens. Higher-end GE cameras will offer up to 12 megapixels of resolution and 3-inch LCD screens. A photo printer will also be included…
CNET have reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Canon PowerShot A550, which has a 2 inch LCD screen, and 4x zoom lens.
“Canon’s PowerShot A550 is a simple, inexpensive 7-megapixel camera, and that’s all it wants to be. While it has some nice features, it doesn’t offer any outstanding, unique aspects that put it above any other camera in the field, and that’s just fine. Good performance and solid images are all a camera needs to succeed, and the A550 delivers just that.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot A550 Review
CNET have reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Canon PowerShot A550, which has a 2 inch LCD screen, and 4x zoom lens. “Canon’s PowerShot A550 is a simple, inexpensive 7-megapixel camera, and that’s all it wants to be. While it has some nice features, it doesn’t offer any outstanding, unique aspects that…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new Canon A640, which has 10 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens.
“There are still some things that could be improved upon. Take the noise ratio at 400 ISO and higher ISO settings. They are good for a ten Megapixel camera, but not totally clean. The competition (aka Fujifilm) has shown that they can achieve great results in regard to reducing noise at high ISO settings with the Super CCD sensor. Not only Canon could learn a thing or two from them but most manufacturers should chuck a considerable portion of their research budget in this direction.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Canon PowerShot A640 Review
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DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new Canon A640, which has 10 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens. “There are still some things that could be improved upon. Take the noise ratio at 400 ISO and higher ISO settings. They are good for a ten…
PMA 2007: The Samsung L77 digital camera is just 21.mm wide, yet still offers a 7x internal optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-266mm, a 7 megapixel sensor and 2.5 inch LCD screen. Other features include 30fps MPEG-4 movies for TV-quality film clips and in-built editing capabilities. The Samsung L77 will be available from April 2007 for $399.99.
PMA 2007: The Samsung L77 digital camera is just 21.mm wide, yet still offers a 7x internal optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-266mm, a 7 megapixel sensor and 2.5 inch LCD screen. Other features include 30fps MPEG-4 movies for TV-quality film clips and in-built editing capabilities. The Samsung L77 will…
PMA 2007:The Samsung S1030 digital camera offers 10 megapixels, 3x zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Other features include MPEG-4 movies clips, ISO 1600, and Aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual exposure modes. The Samsung S1030 will be available in the spring of 2007, price to be confirmed.
PMA 2007:The Samsung S1030 digital camera offers 10 megapixels, 3x zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Other features include MPEG-4 movies clips, ISO 1600, and Aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual exposure modes. The Samsung S1030 will be available in the spring of 2007, price to be confirmed.
PMA 2007:The Samsung S830 digital camera offers an 8 megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens equivalent to 35-105mm and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Other features include ISO 1600, aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual exposure modes, and an Auto Macro function that automatically adjusts shooting distance and focus. The Samsung S830 will be available in the spring of 2007, price to be confirmed.
PMA 2007:The Samsung S830 digital camera offers an 8 megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens equivalent to 35-105mm and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Other features include ISO 1600, aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual exposure modes, and an Auto Macro function that automatically adjusts shooting distance and focus. The…
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, 1.60, for the Ricoh R5 camera, which adds the following:
- Supports an SDHC memory card (upto 4 GB).
- Improved the stability at writing data on an SD card.
Website: Ricoh R5 v1.60 Firmware Update
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, 1.60, for the Ricoh R5 camera, which adds the following: - Supports an SDHC memory card (upto 4 GB). - Improved the stability at writing data on an SD card. Website: Ricoh R5 v1.60 Firmware Update
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F20, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, ISO 2000 and 2.5-inch LCD screen.
“Our portrait results also turned out good. The F20 boasts a maximum flash range of 21.3 feet! (ISO Auto, at wide angle.) This is almost double that of your typical 6-megapixel model. I found the flash worked very well when shooting indoor portraits from about 6 or 7 feet away, using the telephoto end of the zoom range. I found the unit also worked well as a fill-in flash outdoors, producing good flash exposure and pleasing skin tones.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Fujifilm FinePix F20 Review
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Steves Digicams have just reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F20, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, ISO 2000 and 2.5-inch LCD screen. “Our portrait results also turned out good. The F20 boasts a maximum flash range of 21.3 feet! (ISO Auto, at wide angle.) This is almost…
ePHOTOzine have reviewed the Samsung Digimax L70, a 7 megapixel digital camera which features a 2.5 inch LCD screen and innovative nine button touch and click control pad.
“The great feature about the L70 is that it looks and feels a lot more expensive than it actually is. The front and main body are black matte metal, with lens is finished in silver and there’s a glossy black backplate around the LCD. The buttons on the top are easy enough to use, and the zoom rocker has a positive feel, even if the zoom does go in steps rather than smoothly, when small adjustments are requested.”
ePHOTOzine have reviewed the Samsung Digimax L70, a 7 megapixel digital camera which features a 2.5 inch LCD screen and innovative nine button touch and click control pad. “The great feature about the L70 is that it looks and feels a lot more expensive than it actually is. The front…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Sony W35 which offers 7.2 megapixels, Real Imaging Processor, ISO 1000 and a 3x optical zoom lens.
“The W35 is equipped with a very nice Carl Zeiss 3x zoom lens. Offering you a typical zoom range for a compact consumer model, 38-114mm in 35mm equivalence. This range provides adequate field of view for interiors and landscapes shots, while the moderate telephoto magnification is great for portraits and brings subjects a bit closer. The lens produced sharp results from corner to corner throughout the zoom range, with moderate amounts of barrel distortion at wide angle and pin cushioning at telephoto. Chromatic aberrations were well controlled, with very little purple fringing present in high contrast areas.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Sony W35 Review
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Sony W35 which offers 7.2 megapixels, Real Imaging Processor, ISO 1000 and a 3x optical zoom lens. “The W35 is equipped with a very nice Carl Zeiss 3x zoom lens. Offering you a typical zoom range for a compact consumer model, 38-114mm in 35mm equivalence…
DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S7c, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction.
“The Nikon Coolpix S7c tries to be the ultimate ultra-compact camera. Offering a 7.1 Megapixel CCD, 3X Nikkor lens, a huge 3-inch LCD, Wi-Fi, and the two gimmicks du jour (face detection and high sensitivity mode), it does just about everything. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do them terribly well. The S7c is mediocre at best, especially with the tough competition out there. While the S7c has some nice features, there are better cameras out there for the money.”
Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix S7c Review
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DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S7c, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction. “The Nikon Coolpix S7c tries to be the ultimate ultra-compact camera. Offering a 7.1 Megapixel CCD, 3X Nikkor lens, a huge 3-inch LCD, Wi-Fi, and the two gimmicks du jour (face…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C875 digital camera.
“Image quality is very good, thanks to the 1/1.8in, 8.0MP sensor and an excellent Schneider-Kreuznach lens. Photographs have very good fine detail resolution and edge-to-edge sharpness, although barrel distortion at the wide-angle end is quite noticeable. Corner sharpness is good and there is minimal purple fringing or chromatic aberration. Exposure was usually accurate under normal conditions, although the limited range of aperture and shutter speeds did mean that some shots in low light were under-exposed. Kodak cameras have always had outstanding colour reproduction, and the C875 is no exception, with an extremely good natural look.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C875 digital camera. “Image quality is very good, thanks to the 1/1.8in, 8.0MP sensor and an excellent Schneider-Kreuznach lens. Photographs have very good fine detail resolution and edge-to-edge sharpness, although barrel distortion at the wide-angle end is quite noticeable. Corner sharpness…
Megapixel.net have just reviewed the slim Casio EX-S770 camera, which offers 7.2 megapixel still images and records high-quality movies in MPEG-4 format.
“The Casio Exilim EX-S770 is a good camera that offers good image quality. It’s body design, however, is so thin that it can be a touch impractical. Too often, while holding the camera, the left-hand index finger touches the DATA button, turning off the capture mode, loosing the opportunity for the shot. So while it may be appealing because of the ease with which it can be carried, users should make time to get used to handling it before trying to capture important photos.”
Website: Megapixel.net - Casio EX-S770 Review
Megapixel.net have just reviewed the slim Casio EX-S770 camera, which offers 7.2 megapixel still images and records high-quality movies in MPEG-4 format. “The Casio Exilim EX-S770 is a good camera that offers good image quality. It’s body design, however, is so thin that it can be a touch impractical. Too…
CameraLabs have reviewed the new Canon G7, which features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system.
“So noise (and a slightly unusually shaped shutter release button) aside, the PowerShot G7 is an excellent camera, but there’s just one problem: its predecessors. Canon’s earlier PowerShot G series truly were flagship models, boasting many features you’d rarely if ever find on a compact. Previous models boasted a flash hotshoe, RAW recording, a flip-out screen, an optically bright lens and an upper LCD status screen. Now with the G7, only the hotshoe remains. It’s a terrible shame that Canon chose to strip its latest PowerShot G model of the features which made its predecessors so special, and as a consequence it places the G7 in a somewhat uncomfortable position.”
Website: CameraLabs - Canon G7 Review
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CameraLabs have reviewed the new Canon G7, which features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system. “So noise (and a slightly unusually shaped shutter release button) aside, the PowerShot G7 is an excellent camera, but there’s just one…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the 10 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 camera.
“When using the 10M Fine setting the images look great. Outdoors, capturing photos that are sharp from edge to edge isn’t a problem, along with showing accurate exposure and color balance. You can also dial in your very own “look” with various image adjustments like color modes, sharpness, and contrast. The Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens helped produce sharp images throughout the 38-114mm (35mm equivalent) range. I did notice some traces of chromatic aberration around subjects with high contrast. At full wide angle there is a moderate amount of barrel distortion, but not enough to cause any major problems with your subject(s).”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the 10 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 camera. “When using the 10M Fine setting the images look great. Outdoors, capturing photos that are sharp from edge to edge isn’t a problem, along with showing accurate exposure and color balance. You can also dial in your very own…
The new special edition Samsung NV3 OPL camera is coated with a patterned Oriental Plant Lacquer which apparently “evokes artistic techniques from Eastern Asia”. Samsung are also launching a silver version of the NV3 digital camera. The NV3 silver and NV3 OPL retail at £199 and £229 respectively and are available from early February for the NV3 silver and mid-March for the NV3 OPL.
The new special edition Samsung NV3 OPL camera is coated with a patterned Oriental Plant Lacquer which apparently “evokes artistic techniques from Eastern Asia”. Samsung are also launching a silver version of the NV3 digital camera. The NV3 silver and NV3 OPL retail at £199 and £229 respectively and are…
Nikon USA has issued a Service Advisory notice for the following Coolpix cameras: 3100, 3500, 4500, 5000, 5400, 5700 and SQ. The symptoms include images with a strong color tint, images that are totally black and/or images with visible defects. Nikon USA will fix your camera free of charge.
Nikon USA has issued a Service Advisory notice for the following Coolpix cameras: 3100, 3500, 4500, 5000, 5400, 5700 and SQ. The symptoms include images with a strong color tint, images that are totally black and/or images with visible defects. Nikon USA will fix your camera free of charge.