The new Coolpix P5000 combines 10.0 effective megapixels and a 3.5x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens for exceptional image quality and stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches. Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake, while the bright 2.5-inch LCD and optical viewfinder make composing and sharing pictures easier than ever. [...]
The PENTAX Optio A30 features 10.0 effective megapixels, a 1/1.8 inch CCD with a wide dynamic range for superior tones, an SMC PENTAX zoom lens and an image processing engine that gives a rich color reproduction. The PENTAX original Shake Reduction (SR) technology in the A30 has been improved by adding both Digital and Movie [...]
The Pentax E90 holds up the bottom end of Pentax’s product line for 2010. It’s an ultracompact, so there’s not too much to say about the picture quality. But like the rest of this year’s Optio line, the aesthetics are pretty cool. The E90 has a rubber covering for a grippable texture, available in wine [...]
One of Canon’s A Series offerings for 2010, the A495 is about as straightforward as budget compact cameras get: 10 megapixels, 3.3x zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, AA batteries, and a handful of scene modes (including some cool contrast and saturation effects) in silver, blue or red casing, without image stabilization. Canon makes good low-end cameras, and [...]
The A490 is the lowest of the low-budget A Series cameras Canon has lined up for 2010. It’s seriously bare-bones: 10 megapixels, 3.3x zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, AA batteries, without image stabilization, in a gray and black two-tone color. It doesn’t even have the hokey scene modes found on the A495, but Canon is pretty good [...]
Sitting a notch below the A3100 in Canon’s A Series lineup for 2010, the Powershot A3000 packs a fairly standard 10 megapixel sensor, 4x stabilized optical zoom, and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. Canon made some welcome improvements over previous A Series models, like a bigger ISO range (up to 3200) for improved low-light shots, some [...]
The Fuji FinePix Z37 is a stylish, attractive point-and-shoot camera that is sure to get people talking. It’s remarkably thin, only 19.1mm in depth, making it perfect for shooters who want a portable, easy-to-tote camera for quick candids and hassle-free photographs.
The Canon S90 is a versatile, powerful compact camera, intended for serious photographers who desire high control and high performance in a small, easy-to-tote package. The S90 excels in low-light performance, with ISO settings up to 12,000.
Combining the advanced features of a digital SLR with the convenience of a point and shoot, the Olympus SP-570UZ comes with a 20x zoom lens – the longest in its class, 10 megapixel resolution, and dual image stabilization. Other features include a new zoom ring, RAW format support and a hotshoe for an external flash. [...]
The Canon G11 is an advanced point-and-shoot camera intended for serious photographers. Meant to be a backup or supplementary camera to a digital SLR, the G11 offers real power and advanced features like the ability to shoot in RAW format, as well as standard JPEG.
Olympus continues to build incrementally on their digital SLR roster with the Evolt E-520, an upgrade to last year’s E-510. The new camera picks up a number of tricks from the more powerful Evolt E-3, as well as some features all its own. The biggest technical feature is the new contrast detection AF mode, which [...]
Along with the Canon SD770 IS, the SD790 IS is a welcome addition to the brand’s line of competent ultracompacts. The SD770 IS provides a 10-megapixel sensor with lens-shift image stabilization, at a lower price than the comparable SD890 IS (which is more expensive because of its longer zoom). The SD790 IS is roughly identical [...]
Nikon’s L20 is a simple camera for novice photographers who are looking to save money. With 10 megapixels, a 3.6x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens, and a 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen, it’s pretty average. Nikon’s Smart Portrait System is a nice touch, with Red-eye Fix and Face Priority AE. But unless the hot pink body floats your [...]
The Canon Powershot E1 is aimed at younger, hip photographers who want a slim, stylish camera to accompany them wherever they may go. It’s a lightweight camera available in either blue, white, or pink pastel colors.
The Fuji S1500 is the latest offering in Fuji’s FinePix series, and is an excellent choice for those looking for the ease of a point and shoot and the control of an SLR. Featuring a 12x wide-angle optical zoom with dual image stabilization and 10.0-megapixel resolution, the S1500 let’s you get close to the action [...]
