Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Photography Blog has reviewed a new superzoom camera from Canon. The Canon camera is called Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and has an impressive 35x zoom lens which makes it class leader at the moment when it comes to zoom range. Other features are over 14 megapixels and a flip out LCD screen combined with the ability to record HD video.

Some key features for the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS:
-35x optical zoom lens (24-840mm)
-14.1 megapixel image sensor
-Optical image stabilization
-2.7″ flip out LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity from 80 to 1600
-720p HD video
-Ultrasonic zoom-motor

Photography Blog ends up giving the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The Canon compact scores highest on features where it gets a perfect score, a little lower on design and ease of use while the SX30 scores lowest on image quality and value for your money. If you are looking for a camera with extreme zoom this Canon might be your choice, but there are a few shortcomings like not the best image quality in low light and the PowerShot has a hefty price tag. Other than those issues the camera seems to be of high quality.
Read the full review of the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS superzoom camera here.

Canon PIXMA MG8120
Printer Comparison is one of my favorite websites when it comes to reviews of printers. This time they have reviewed a new printer from Canon called Canon PIXMA MG8120. This inkjet printer is able to print up to 12.5 images per minute in monochrome, or so Canon claims. In addition the wireless printer has a nice 3″ touchscreen.

Some key features for the :
-Able to print, scan and copy
-Print speeds up to 12.5 images per minute in black and 9.3 images per minute in color
-Print resolution up to 9600 x 2400 dpi
-3.5″ LCD screen with touch abilities
-Built-in card reader
-Wireless, ethernet and USB connectivity

Printer Comparison gives the Canon PIXMA MG8120 a good review with an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The MG8120 scores highest on design, ease of use, print quality, features and performance and a bit little lower on operational costs.
On the positive side the reviewer likes the intelligent touch system, the printer makes prints of high quality and the 2-way printing system is very nice. On the negative side we find a few issues like long processing time and it is expensive to refill the ink.
Read the full review of the Canon PIXMA MG8120 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer here.

Trusted Reviews has tested an all-in-one printer from Canon. This Canon printer is called Canon PIXMA MP495 and is able to print 4″ x 6″ borderless photos in approximately 41 seconds, or so Canon claims. You also get wireless connectivity that are a useful new future for this line of printers.

Some key features for the :
-All-In-One printer
-Prints 4″ x 6″ borderless photos in approximately 41 seconds
-Resolution up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
-Wireless connectivity
-Full HD Movie Print software
-Chromalife 100+ system

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Canon PIXMA MP495 an overall rating of 7 out of 10 possible points. The inkjet printer scores highest on value, while scoring a little lower on print quality, print speeds and features. The MP495 is a pretty good printer, but it is not really targeted at photographers even though it says so in its name. Since it is lacking memory card slots and the ability to print directly from cameras it seems like a step down from its predecessor (the PIXMA MP490), but if you need wireless connectivity this Canon printer might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Canon PIXMA MP495 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printer here.

Printer Comparison has tested a inkjet photo printer from Canon. The Canon printer is called Canon Pixma iP4820 and is able to print photos in about 20 seconds. The printer is also able to print on both sides.

Some key features for the Canon Pixma iP4820:
-Borderless 4″ x 6″ photo in approx. 20 seconds
-Print speed up to 11 images per minute in black and 9.3 images per minute in color
-Print resolution up to 9600 x 2400 dpi
-Chromalife 100+ system
-Full HD Movie Print Software
-Built-in 2-sided printing

Printer Comparison ends up giving the Canon Pixma iP4820 an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. The Pixma iP4820 scores highest on print quality, design and ease of use, a little lower on performance and print speed while scoring lowest on operational costs.
On the positive side we find aspects such as low cost, good print quality when it comes to text and photo printing and the printer does not use much energy. On the negative side there is a couple of points like off center draft prints and it is expensive to replace the ink cartridges. Overall the Canon photo printer seems like a good choice if you are looking for a printer that just does photos, but there are other better printers on the marked that costs a bit more.
Read the full review of the Canon Pixma iP4820 inkjet photo printer here.