Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS

Photography Blog has tested the Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS digital compact camera (also known as Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital ELPH in some markets). This Canon compact is the first IXUS / ELPH camera with touchscreen, and also has 5x optical zoom and HD video recording capability.

Some key features for the Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS:
-12 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (24-120mm)
-3″ LCD touchscreen
-720p HD video recording
-Optical image stabilization

Photography Blog ends up giving the Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS an “Above Rating” as the reviewer thinks the price tag is too high compared to what you get. The Canon camera scores highest on design and ease of use while scoring lower on image quality and value for your money. It is nice to see that Canon have implemented touchscreens in their new cameras, but they should try harder with the next camera.
Read the full review of the Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS camera here.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

Imaging Resource has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 compact camera. This Sony camera is one of the first to feature a a back-illuminated ‘Exmor R’ CMOS image sensor so it will be good to see how the image quality is.

Some key features for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1:
-10.1 megapixel image sensor
-4x optical zoom lens (35-140mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity 125-3200

Imaging Resource ends up giving the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 a “Dave’s Pick award” as the increased light sensitivity from the new image sensor improves the image quality. It also has a responsive touch screen and has many other useful features. The DSC-TX1 seems like a very nice camera at about $380.
Read the full review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 camera here.

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

CNET UK is one of the first to review the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj digital camera. This Nikon camera is really unique since it has an integrated projector inside the camera house. It will be interesting to see how the projector works in practice.

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj:
-12.1 megapixel sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm)
-optical image stabilization
-projector with VGA resolution (maximum 2 meters)
-2.7″ LCD screen

CNET UK ends up giving the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj a “Very Good” 7.8 score. The projector feature is a very good idea, but it is pretty weak. The camera itself is also not all that good and the camera is pretty expensive. If you are into new cool features the Coolpix S1000pj should be a camera to consider. I hope Nikon makes some improvements for the next camera with a built-in projector.
Read the full review of the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj camera here.

Samsung ST550

CNET UK has reviewed the Samsung ST550 digital compact camera. This camera feature a small LCD screen on the front that make you able to compose when you take pictures of yourself. Seems like a very neat feature for everyday photographers.

Some key features for the Samsung ST550:
-1.5″ LCD screen in the front
-12.2 megapixel image sensor
-4.6x optical zoom lens (27-124mm)
-3.5″ touch LCD screen on the ST550

CNET UK ends up giving the Samsung ST550 an “Excellent” 8.1 rating. The reviewer likes the front LCD and the HD movie mode is very nice. On the downside the reviewer finds that the lens quality could be better and Samsung seems to have put some heavy noise filters in the camera which gives you fewer details in your pictures. I must give some kudos to Samsung for trying out new features in the camera marked.
Read the full review of the Samsung ST550 camera here.