Digital Camera News and Reviews

Sanyo VPC-E1403

Sanyo has announced a new digital camera called Sanyo VPC-E1403. The Sanyo camera features 14 megapixels which should be enough for most photographers. The camera also has a large 3″ LCD screen, 3x optical zoom in addition to HD video.

Some key features for the Sanyo VPC-E1403:
-14 megapixel image sensor
-3″ LCD screen
-3x optical zoom lens
-Records videos at 30 fps
-High definition video at 720p
-Blink detection
-Metal housing
-Three year warranty

The Sanyo VPC-E1403 will be on the market in June 2010 and cost about €129.

Press release:
Classic and refined: the new E1403 digital camera from SANYO

A host of functions offering optimum value for money

Munich, 28 June 2010——The new VPC-E1403 digital camera from SANYO exudes pure style in its shimmering metal housing. Its slim and compact dimensions (99 x 56.8 x 18.8 mm) mean it is always close at hand to capture those magic moments. The 14-megapixel resolution ensures every detail is caught to precision. The E1403 also cuts a fine figure when filming, recording videos in high definition at 720p, while the large 3 inch TFT LC colour display is ideal for reviewing images.

Refinement in detail
The E1403 from SANYO takes pictures in loving detail at resolutions of up to 14 megapixels. The compact camera also features an HD video function to record films in 720p (1,280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps). Plus, the 3x optical zoom brings even distant objects crystal-clear to the 3 inch TFT LC colour display. A host of macros with preset parameters for landscapes, sports or fireworks ensure that whatever the theme, it appears in its true light. Smile and blink recognition are included for perfect portraits. That’s because the E1403 recognises smiling faces itself and takes the snap automatically, without you having to press the release. If someone blinks when the shutter closes, the photographer is alerted by the blink recognition and can take another shot. The digital image stabiliser cancels out blurs, and the high light sensitivity of ISO 6400 means the E1403 can overcome unfavourable lighting conditions.

Equipped for photo odysseys
The cameras saves your work to an SD or SDHC card and the high-capacity lithium-ion battery inside the E1403 supplies enough power for up to 180 pictures. It is easily connected to a computer with a USB cable and with an AV cable, you can even view your favourite memories on your television too.

Pricing, availability and warranty
The manufacturer’s recommended retail price (incl. VAT) for the E1403 is €129. The digital camera in silver (VPC-E1403EX) is on sale as of June. SANYO offers a three-year guarantee on its cameras.

Key technical data at a glance
VPC-E1403

– 14 megapixel stills
– High-definition video clips in 720p (1,280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps)
– 3x optical zoom
– 3 inch TFT LC colour display
– up to ISO 6400
– Digital image stabiliser
– Data storage on SD card, compatible with SDHC cards
– USB and AV ports
– Power supply: Lithium-ion battery
– Weight: 105 g (without battery)
– Dimensions: 99 x 56.8 x 18.8 mm (WxHxD)
– Metal housing
– Compatible with Windows 7

Samsung ST70 / TL110

Samsung has reviewed a new ultra-thin digital camera from Samsung. The camera is called Samsung ST70 (Samsung TL110 in some markets) and features over 14 megapixels and 5x wideangle zoom in addition to be able to record HD video.

Some key features for the Samsung ST70 / TL110:
-14.2 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (27-135mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Able to record 720p HD video
-Dual Image Stabilization
-Uses SD and SDHC memory cards

Photography Blog ends up giving the Samsung ST70 / TL110 a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 stars. The Samsung camera scores highest on value for your hard earned money and a little lower on design, features, image quality and ease of use. The ST70 is a very stylish camera with a slim design that will easily fit in your pocket. At the same time it is priced pretty low and you get tons of megapixels
Read the full review of the Samsung ST70 / TL110 digital camera here.

Pentax Optio I-10

Photography Blog has reviewed a pretty different camera from Pentax. The Pentax Optio I-10 has a classic look of film SLR cameras, but is a modern compact digital camera. Let us hear if it is all style and no content in this good looking camera from Pentax.

Some key features for the Pentax Optio I-10 digital camera:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Triple shake reduction technology
-720p HD movie recording
-Wireless remote shooting

Photography Blog ends up giving the Pentax Optio I-10 a very good review with “Highly Recommended” rating and an overall score of 4.5 stars out of 5. The Pentax camera scores highest on value for your money and design, and a little lower on image quality, features and ease of use. Overall this stylish camera from Pentax is a good camera at a good price. The Optio I-10 should draw a lot of looks on the street so if you want to show off your camera this one should be a good one.
Read the full review of the Pentax Optio I-10 digital camera here.

Kodak EasyShare M580

CNET UK has tested a compact camera from Kodak called Kodak EasyShare M580. The Kodak EasyShare M580 has some nice specifications like 14 megapixels and a 8x optical wideangle zoom lens. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about the Kodak camera.

Some key features for the Kodak EasyShare M580:
-14 megapixel image sensor
-8x optical zoom lens (28-224mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-HD 720p video recording
-Uses SD and SDHC memory cards

CNET UK ends up giving the Kodak EasyShare M580 a not so very good score with an overall rating of 5.7 points out of 10 possible. On the positive side the Kodak camera is able to take pictures with vivid colors and crisp details and the zoom lens is pretty good. On the negative side the reviewer finds an interface that is really bad, there are about non manual controls and the body design feels really cheap. If Kodak had done some more work on the menu system and designed a better body it would probably get a much better score since the pictures from the M580 is pretty good.
Read the full review of the Kodak EasyShare M580 digital camera here.