Digital Camera News and Reviews

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Camera Labs has tested the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 compact digital camera. This Sony camera features a large 3.5 inch touchscreen that should be great, but it remains to be seen if the image quality is up to par.

Some key features for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7:
-3.5″ touchscreen LCD
-10.2 megapixel Exmor R image sensor
-4x optical zoom lens (25-100mm)
-Image stabilization
-1080i AVCHD movie mode
-Uses memory stick memory cards

Camera Labs ends up giving the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 81%. The camera scores highest on specifications and build quality, pretty high on value while scoring lowest on image quality and handling. The reviewer likes the big LCD screen, but finds the camera body a bit hard to hold. Other positive points are fast shooting, high quality video recording and innovative auto modes. On the downside we find a limited zoom range and the noise reduction software can be harsh making photographs a bit soft.
Read the full review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 digital camera here.

Olympus Mju 9010

Photography has tested the Olympus Mju 9010 (known as Olympus Stylus 9010 in some markets) digital camera. This Olympus camera has 14 megapixels and a nice wide angle zoom lens.

Some key features for the Olympus Mju 9010 / Olympus Stylus 9010:
-14 megapixel image sensor
-10x optical zoom lens (28-280mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-2GB internal memory
-Able to record HD movies
-In-camera panorama function

Photography Blog ends up giving the Olympus Mju 9010 / Olympus Stylus 9010 camera a “Recommended” rating with a total score of 4 out of 5 stars. The 9010 scores highest on design and image quality while scoring a little lower on value for your money, features and ease of use. It is a good camera, but I hope Olympus will do an even better job with their future compact cameras like making easier menu systems.
Read the full review of the Olympus Mju 9010 digital camera here.

Canon PowerShot A490

Trusted Reviews has tested a budget camera from Canon called Canon PowerShot A490. This camera can be bought for around $110 so it remains to be seen if you can get good pictures from this cheap camera.

Some key features for the Canon PowerShot A490:
-10 megapixel image sensor
-3.3x optical zoom lens (27-122mm)
-2.5″ LCD screen
-Uses SD and SDHC memory cards
-VGA video mode

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Canon PowerShot A490 an overall score of 6 out of 10 points. The camera scores highest on value, a bit lower on image quality and build quality and lowest on features. If you are on a really small budget this Canon camera might be for you, but if you pay a bit more money you can get a camera that is better than the A490.
Read the full review of the Canon PowerShot A490 digital camera here.

Samsung WB1000

Trusted Reviews has tested the new Samsung WB1000 digital camera. This camera from Samsung features a large AMOLED screen and a nice wide angle zoom lens made with Schneider optics.

Some key features for the Samsung WB1000:
-12 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical Schneider zoom lens (24-120mm)
-3″ AMOLED screen
-Image stabilization
-HD movie mode

Trusted Reviews ends up giving Samsung WB1000 a “Trusted Reviews Recommended” award and an overall score of 9 out of 10 points. The WB1000 get a perfect score on value and features, almost perfect on build quality and a little lower on image quality. Overall this is a great camera with lots of nice features. The AMOLED screen is wonderful and the same can be said about the build quality. The only downside is a bit poor image quality at higher ISO levels.
Read the full review of the Samsung WB1000 digital camera here.