Digital Camera News and Reviews

Samsung NX100

CNET UK has reviewed the latest Samsung competitor to the Micro Four Thirds cameras. The camera is called Samsung NX100 and is the second camera from Samsung in their NX-line.

Some key features for the Samsung NX100 camera:
-14.6 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
-3.0″ AMOLED display
-i-Function feature
-ISO sensitivity up to 6400
-720p video capture at 30 frames per second
-14 scene modes
-Uses SD and SDHC memory cards

CNET UK ends up giving the Samsung NX100 a good review with an overall score of 4 out 5 stars. There are several positive points with this Samsung camera including very good AMOLED screen on the back of the camera, fast and responsive, good controls and lightweight. But there are of course some negative points too since it did not get a full score and they are no built-in flash or viewfinder, plasticly body and the control wheel could be better. It seems like the reviewer find the camera from Panasonic and Olympus is better. Hopefully Samsung will release even better cameras later on with their NX-line.
Read the full review of the Samsung NX100 system camera here.

OKI C310dn

Trusted Reviews has teste a color LED printer from OKI. The OKI printer is called OKI C310dn and is able to print up to 24 pages per minute or so OKI claims on their webpages. Let us hear what the reviewer over at Trusted Reviews has to say about this LED printer.

Some key features for the OKI C310dn printer:
-Print speeds up to 24 pages per minute in black and 22 pages per minute in color
-Print resolution up to 1200 x 600 dpi
-Automatic two-sided printing
-Warm-up time: 60 seconds
-250-sheet main paper tray

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the OKI C310dn an overall score of 7 out of 10 possible points. The printer scores highest on print quality while it scores a bit lower on print speeds, value for your money and features. The print quality is pretty good and the running costs are not very high, but the print speed could be a bit better so if you are looking for a printer for a busy work place there might be better choices out there.
Read the full review of the OKI C310dn LED printer here.

Sony Cyber-shot WX5

Imaging Resource has tested a digital camera from Sony. The Sony camera is called Sony Cyber-shot WX5 digital camera and features over 12 megapixels in addition to a wide angle zoom lens that starts at a nice 24mm and ends up at 120mm.

Some key features for the Sony Cyber-shot WX5:
-12.2 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (24-120mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-2.8″ LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity 125-3200
-Full HD 1080/60i AVCHD movies
-3D Sweep Panorama

Imaging Resource ends up giving the Sony Cyber-shot WX5 a good review as the camera is pretty good compared to other cameras in this class. On the positive side we find aspects such as a bright zoom lens, optical image stabilization, good colors, autofocus works fine and the 3D Sweep Panorama mode is nice. There are a few points that hinders the WX5 from getting a top score and they are blurry shots under some conditions and a bit heavy noise reduction. Over the Cyber-shot WX5 is a very good compact, but Sony should work on the blurry shots cause be the image stabilization.
Read the full review of the Sony Cyber-shot WX5 digital camera here.

Lexmark Genesis S816

About.com has tested an All-in-One wireless inkjet printer from Lexmark. The Lexmark printer is called Lexmark Genesis S816 and is able to print up to 33 pages per minute or so Lexmark claims. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about this upright multifunction printer.

Some key features for the Lexmark Genesis S816:
-Print speeds up to 33 pages per minute in black and 30 pages per minute in color
-Color resolution up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
-4.3″ color LCD touchscreen
-Wireless connectivity
-Accepts SD, MS, xD and MMC memory cards
-USB 2.0 connectivity
-PictBridge compatible

About.com ends up giving the Lexmark Genesis S816 a good review with an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The printer is able to make prints and photos of excellent quality, the customable applications work good, the wireless connectivity to use and it is a plus that the printer has automatic duplexing. On the negative side we find a couple of points like that photos are tricky to print, the touchscreen could be bigger and it does not have duplex scanning. In the end this is a very good AIO printer that makes good looking prints.
Read the full review of the Lexmark Genesis S816 All-in-One wireless inkjet printer here.