Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Samsung SL630 is a 12.2MP point and shoot camera that features a 5x optical zoom lens with image stabilization. The SL630 has a 2.7-inch LCD screen and can capture VGA video at 30 fps.
It should be available in March 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Additional details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Casio has updated the popular EX-FC100 (last year’s model) with the EX-FH100, which adds a little more resolution and doubles the zoom magnification from 5x to 10x. The FH100 also features the popular high frame rate feature found in the FC100.
As usual, Casio had a great setup at CES for testing out the camera’s features. This year, Casio had a martial arts team throwing kicks and twirling swords to put the high frame rate camera through the paces. Below, you’ll find a couple of videos from the FH100. [Read more…]
Casio unveiled four new point and shoot cameras at CES 2010.
The Casio EX-FH100 features a 9MP CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom and 720p video recording. The FH100 can capture 9MP images at 30 fps burst speed and can record video at 1000 fps. The FH100 carries a retail price of about $400. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The EX-Z2000 offers a 14.1MP sensor, 5x zoom, 3-inch LCD at 460k dot resolution. The Z2000 also has sensor-shift stabilization and HD video recording. The Z2000 carries at a retail price of about $230. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The EX-Z550 has a 14MP sensor, 4x optical zoom and 2.7-inch LCD. The Z550 also offers sensor-shift image stabilization and HD video recording. The Z550 carries an initial retail price of about $170. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The EX-H15 features a 14.1MP, 10x zoom and 3-inch LCD at 460k dot resolution. No word yet on price or availability.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Sony introduces a barrage of Cyber-shot point and shoot cameras at CES 2010.
The Sony W370 and W350 are 14.1MP cameras that offer Sony’s popular Sweep Panorama feature at a more affordable price point that previously available. Both cameras feature built-in SteadyShot image stabilization and 720p video recording.
The W370 features a 7x optical zoom and 3-inch LCD panel. The W370 will be available in March 2010 at an initial retail price of about $230. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The W350 offers a 4x optical zoom and 2.7-inch rear LCD. The W350 should be available in January 2010 at an initial retail price of about $200. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Sony W330 offers a 14.1MP sensor, 3-inch LCD and 4x optical zoom that covers 26mm on the wide end. The W330 should be available in February 2010 for about $170. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Sony W310 features a 12MP sensor, 2.7-inch LCD and 4x optical zoom covering 28mm on the wide end. The W310 should be available in March 2010 for about $150. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Sony S2100 is an budget friendly camera with a 12MP sensor, 3x optical zoom and powered by AA batteries. The S2100 should be available in February 2010 for about $120. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details about these new Cyber-shot cameras in the press release below. [Read more…]
Panasonic introduced the FP1 and FP3 at CES 2010. These two point and shoot cameras feature a sliding front panel and an internal 4x optical zoom. Both cameras feature SDXC compatibility for use with the new SD card standard, allowing 64GB to 2TB in card size and theoretical speeds up to 300/MBs. Additionally, both cameras feature Panasonic’s MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabilization technology.
The Panasonic FP3 features a 3-inch touchscreen LCD and 14.1MP sensor, while the FP1 offers a 230k dot, 2.7-inch LCD (not a touchscreen) and a 12.1MP sensor.
Check availability on Amazon.com: Panasonic FP1 – Panasonic FP3.
At CES 2010, Samsung introduced the TL210 and TL205 point and shoot cameras.
The Samsung TL210 features a 12.4MP sensor, 5x optical zoom and a 3-inch LCD rear panel. The TL210 also features a 1.5-inch LCD on the front of the camera. The TL210 should be available in March 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Samsung TL205 features a 12.2MP sensor, 3x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD rear panel. Like the TL210, the TL205 features a 1.5-inch front LCD. The TL205 should also be available in March 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More detials in the press release below. [Read more…]
Photocrati has published a review of the popular Canon G11 point and shoot camera.
In my estimation, this 10MP PowerShot model will be as successful as its predecessor in attracting long-time photographers due to its classic styling and controls, high resolution articulated LCD and a feature set that targets the experienced shooter.
You can check out Photocrati’s full review here.
Also, if you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out Photography Bay’s Canon G11 review and the Canon G11 Reviews and Resources for more info on this powerful little camera.
The Canon SX20 IS features a 20x optical zoom lens and is paired with a 12-megapixel sensor. As a point & shoot camera, it is often referred to as a “bridge” camera, somewhere between compact cameras that go in your pocket and the even larger DSLRs that use interchangeable lenses.
The SX20 IS offers many advanced features that help it live up to the “bridge” camera designation, including a hotshoe for using external flashes (like the Canon 270EX), 720p HD video capture and high quality UD glass in the lens. Speaking of the lens, the 20x stabilized zoom lens covers the equivalent focal length of 28-560mm on a traditional 35mm-format camera.
For the sake convenience, the Canon SX20 IS uses (4) AA batteries for power. While you can pop in alkaline batteries that can be found virtually anywhere, I would recommend using rechargeable batteries to ease the cost of use over the long term. [Read more…]
The Canon G11 is a 10-megapixel point and shoot camera. It’s not just any point and shoot camera though. The G11 is more of a casual camera for serious photographers. [Read more…]
The Samsung TL 225 is a 12.2 megapixel point and shoot camera. The TL225 features a 4.6x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization. It has a 3.5″ touchscreen LCD on the back. What makes the TL225 so different though, is that it has a 1.5″ LCD on the front. [Read more…]