Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Photography Blog has reviewed a new compact digital camera from Canon called Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. This camera has some impressive specifications with 14x wide angle optical zoom and 14 megapixels.

Some key features for the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS:
-14.1 megapixel image sensor
-14x optical zoom lens (28 – 392mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-Image stabilization
-Supports SDXC memory cards
-Dedicated video button

Photography Blog ends up giving the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS a “Recommended” rating with 4 out of 5 possible stars. The camera scores highest on design, features, image quality and ease of use while scoring a bit lower on value. Overall this seems like a good travel camera with many good qualities. If you can live with the high price tag the SX210 IS might be a good option.
Read the full review of the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS digital camera here.

Canon Digital IXUS 105 IS

CNET UK has reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 105 IS digital camera (also known as Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS in some markets). The IXUS 105 feature a stylish camera body, 12 megapixels and a wide angle zoom lens.

Some key features for the :
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-4x optical zoom lens (28-112mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity 80 to 1600
-Weight 140g
-Size 91 x 56 x 21 mm
-Uses SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards

CNET UK ends up giving the Canon Digital IXUS 105 IS an ok review with an overall score of 6.8 points out of 10. The reviewer finds the camera to have a great design, good controls and a useful zoom range. On the negative side they find it to have a high price tag compared to what you get and the picture quality is not top of the line. If you are after a camera that looks really good the IXUS 105 might be the camera you are looking for.
Read the full review of the Canon Digital IXUS 105 IS / Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS camera here.

Panasonic HDC-TM10

Trusted Reviews has tested a portable printer called Canon SELPHY CP790. This Canon printer has a large 3 inch LCD screen and is able to make a postcard sized photo in about 47 seconds.

Some key features for the Canon SELPHY CP790:
-3″ LCD screen
-47 seconds print speed for postcard sized images
-memory card slots
-Pictbridge port
-Auto Image Correction

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Canon SELPHY CP790 an overall score of 8 out of 10 points. The printer scores highest on features, print speed and print quality while scoring lower on value. Overall this printer is very good and has many usable features, but the expensive running costs bring the overall score down a bit. If you need a portable photo printer the CP790 might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Canon SELPHY CP790 portable printer here.

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Photography Blog has tested the Canon Digital IXUS 130 (also known as Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS in some markets) compact digital camera. This Canon camera has lots of megapixels (over 14) a wide angle zoom lens and able to shoot movies in HD quality.

Some key features for the Canon Digital IXUS 130 / Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS:
-14.1 megapixel image sensor
-4x optical zoom lens (28-112mm)
-Image stabilization
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Able to shoot 720p HD movies
-Smart AUTO mode

Photography Blog ends up giving the Canon Digital IXUS 130 / Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 stars. The camera scores highest on design, a little lower on features and ease of use and lowest on value for your hard earned money and image quality. It is a pretty good camera, but the price tag is pretty high and the image quality is just average so it seems there are better cameras out there in this class.
Read the full review of the Canon Digital IXUS 130 / Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS digital camera here.