Digital Camera News and Reviews

Lexmark C792de

Printer Comparison has tested a color laser printer from Lexmark. This multifunction printer is called Lexmark C792de and has very fast print speeds in addition to having a larger color LCD screen with touch abilities.

Some key features for the Lexmark C792de:
-Print speeds up to 50 pages per minute in both color and monochrome
-Print resolutions up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
-4.3-inch color touch screen
-Automatic duplexing
-USB and ethernet connecitivty
-550-sheet paper drawer
-100-sheet multi-purpose feeder

Printer Comparison ends up giving the C792de an overall score of 4 out 5 possible stars. The printer scores highest on print speeds, ease of use and print quality, while it scores a bit lower on operational costs and features. On the positive side the reviewer finds the printer very easy to use, it is quick and has some useful business features. There are some negative points too including its big size and USB port does not work with Word Docs.
Read the full review of the Lexmark C792de multifunction color laser printer here.

Olympus SZ-20

Photography Blog has reviewed a new slim travel camera from Olympus. The digital camera is called Olympus SZ-20 and has nice features such as 16 megapixels, 3D photo shooting and it is able to record full HD movies.

Some key features for the Olympus SZ-20:
-16 megapixel backlit image sensor
-12.5x optical zoom lens (24-300mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-3D photo shooting mode
-9 fps full-resolution continuous shooting
-Eight Magic Filters
-Full 1080p HD movies

Photography Blog ends up giving the SZ-20 an “Above Average” rating with an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. The Olympus camera score highest on value for your money, a little lower on features and design, while it scores lowest on image quality and ease of use. The camera has many nice features and a low price tag that is hard to beat, but the controls could be better and the image quality is bit lacking in some areas.
Read the full review of the Olympus SZ-20 super-slim travel-zoom compact camera here.

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

CNET UK has tested a new digital camera from Canon that supports GPS tracking. The camera is called Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and is very similar to the SX220 but has GPS tracking as an additional feature.

Some key features for the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-14x optical zoom lens (28-392mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-GPS tracker
-Full 1080p HD Video

CNET UK ends up giving the PowerShot SX230 HS an overall score of 3.5 out of 5 possible stars. On the positive side the reviewer find aspects such as useful zoom range, the image stabilization works well, HD video and the camera is good at taking photos in low light situations. On the negative side we find points such as high price tag, poor flash, not much battery life and the camera is pretty heavy.
Read the full review of the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera with GPS tracker here.

Canon PIXMA iX6550

Trusted Reviews has test an A3+ color photo printer from Canon. The printer is called Canon PIXMA iX6550 and is able to print up to 11.3 images per minute, or so Canon claims.

Some key features for the Canon PIXMA iX6550 :
-Print photos up to A3+
-Up to 9600 dpi print resolution
-1pl minimum droplet size
-ISO ESAT 11.3 images per minute in mono and 8.8 images per minute in color
-Able to print 10×15 cm borderless photo in abouts 36 seconds
-5 single ink tanks

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the PIXMA iX6550 an overall score of 7 out of 10 possible points. The Canon printer scores highest on print quality and print speeds, while it scores a bit lower on features and value for your money. The reviewer likes that the printer is fast, has a high resolution and it has a small size. There are some negative points too including no LCD display, no memory card slots and the printer does not support wireless printing. If you are looking for a photo printer that is able to print large photos and does not need the most advanced features the iX6550 might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Canon PIXMA iX6550 A3+ color photo printer here.