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Category: Compact Camera

Canon PowerShot S95 test / review by Digital Camera Resource Page

20 December, 2010 (10:40) | Canon, Compact Camera, Review, Uncategorized | By: Camera News

Canon PowerShot S95
Canon PowerShot S95

Digital Camera Resource Page has reviewed a digital camera from Canon. The camera is called Canon PowerShot S95 and is pretty similar to a previous model from Canon, the S90.

Some key features for the Canon PowerShot S95:
-10 megapixel image sensor
-3.8x optical zoom lens (F2.0-4.9, 28 – 105 mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-720p HD video in stereo sound
-HDMI output
-Uses SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards

The review website ends up giving the S95 a very good review and calls it one of the best compact cameras on the market. On the positive side the reviewer likes the excellent image quality, the fast and useful zoom lens, the optical image stabilization works great and its LCD screen is large and bright. There are some negative points like with all cameras and they include a poor redeye function, choppy videos under some conditions, poor battery life and no optical viewfinder. If you can live with these minor annoyances and want a compact in the top class the PowerShot S95 might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Canon PowerShot S95 digital camera here.

Canon IXUS 1000 HS / Powershot SD4500 IS test / review by Photography Blog

19 December, 2010 (13:07) | Canon, Compact Camera, Review | By: Camera News

Canon IXUS 1000 HS
Canon IXUS 1000 HS

The Canon IXUS 1000 HS (also known as Canon Powershot SD4500 IS in some markets) digital camera is supposedly the worlds slimmest superzoom camera according to Canon. The website Photography Blog has taken a closer look at this slim camera and reviewed it.

Some key features for the Canon IXUS 1000 HS:
-10 megapixel high-sensitivity back-illuminated CMOS sensor
-10x optical zoom lens (36-360mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-DIGIC 4 image processing engine
-Full HD video capture with stereo sound
-HDMI port

Photography Blog ends up giving the IXUS 1000 HS a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The compact camera scores highest on image quality and features, a little lower on design and ease of use while it scores lower on value for your money. The 1000 HS is great at several areas including image quality where it is able to produce usable images even at ISO 3200. The HD video function is also good. But there are a few downsides including a high price tag and the lens is not very wide since it starts at 36mm. Other than that this seems like a very good superzoom camera that is targeted at photographers caring about size and image quality.
Read the full review of the Canon IXUS 1000 HS / Powershot SD4500 IS camera here.

BenQ annouces BenQ S1420 O.I.S. digital camera with Anti-Shake

6 December, 2010 (19:26) | Compact Camera | By: Camera News

BenQ S1420 O.I.S.
BenQ S1420 O.I.S.

BenQ has announced a new compact camera called BenQ S1420 O.I.S.. Among it features we find optical image stabilization, HD video and some fun creative shooting modes like Lomo and Fisheye.

Some key features for the BenQ S1420 O.I.S.:
-14 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (26-130mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-Captures 720p HD video
-Creative shooting modes “LOMO”, “Fisheye” and “Colour accent”

The BenQ S1420 O.I.S. will be released on the market in January 2011.

Press release:
BenQ’s New S1420 O.I.S. Camera – The Most Powerful Technology for Anti-Shake

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, December 6, 2010 – BenQ announced the expansion of its S-series digital camera lineup today with the 14 Megapixels S1420 digital camera. Stylishly encased in a vibrant orange-coloured metallic casing, the S1420 is designed for those who pursue high image quality whilst also values compact and mobility of their cool camera.

The O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) feature on S1420 prevents blur on shots and it is the most powerful technology for anti-shake. This amazing feature works automatically and compensates for unintended camera movements or slow shutter speeds to deliver crisply rendered, sharp and crystal clear images which without might ruin an otherwise perfect shot.

S1420 is the ideal camera companion with the flawless combination of the 26mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom. The wide-angle lens give allows expanded field of view needed for group shots, ensuring everyone is in frame even in a close-up shot whilst the powerful zoom makes it possible to capture detailed photos even when the subjects are of a distance.

BenQ’s HDR II image enhancement technology is a magical feature that lets users get great shots of high-contrast scenes that are usually so difficult to photograph well. HDR II depicts the scenes in the photograph exactly how it is seen by the eye, with all the details in both dark and bright areas intact. Furthermore, HDR II allows previews on the bright 3.0” LCD with HDR applied, so users know exactly what kind of shots they will be taking.

BenQ’s S1420 comes bundled with a full range of creative shooting modes which includes “LOMO”, “Fisheye” and “Color accent”. The “LOMO” adds effects like dark-corners, off-kilter exposure, and over-saturated colors to snapshots turning the photographs into gallery-worthy artworks. Apply the “Fisheye Lens” to get a wide-angle hemispherical view of the photographic subjects, adding a new source of fun and intriguing creative possibilities to photos. The “Color accent” effect allows users to keep one selected color in the photo whilst having the rest converted into black and white, heightening the ambiance and imbuing the photographs with mood and personality.

When even a great photograph cannot capture the action desired, S1420’s 720p HD movie recording capability comes into play, allowing users to record the actions in crisply detailed, brilliant and vivid HD videos. The highlights of one’s life can now be preserved in big, beautiful movies.

S1420’s highly sensitive sensor can take realistic-looking, detailed photographs in a low light scene. An ISO 6400 exposure index ensures that photographs in a dance-club or a romantic candle-lit restaurant are not compromised.

BenQ’s vibrant orange-coloured S1420 will be available in China and Asia Pacific in December, Latin America and Europe in January 2011. For more information, please visit http://www.BenQ.com

Casio Exilim EX-S200 image-stabilized camera test / review by About.com

6 December, 2010 (19:10) | Casio, Compact Camera, Review | By: Camera News

Casio Exilim EX-S200
Casio Exilim EX-S200

Casio Exilim EX-S200 is a new image-stabilized camera from Casio. The digital camera features over 14 megapixels and 4x stabilized zoom lens in addition to being able to shoot 10 frames per second. Let us hear what About.com thinks about this Casio camera.

Some key features for the Casio Exilim EX-S200:
-14.1 megapixel image sensor
-4x optical zoom lens (27-108mm)
-Image stabilization
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Shoot up to 10 frames per second
-ISO sensitivity 50 to 3200
-Records 720p HD videos

About.com ends up giving the Casio Exilim EX-S200 a mediocre review with an overall score of 3 out of 5 possible stars. There are some positive points with the S200 including good design, well made LCD screen, performs good in low light with flash, fun art effects and the lens starts pretty wide at 27mm. On the negative side we find aspects such as bad shutter lag and shot delays, inconsistent performance outdoors and slow autofocus. Overall the S200 has some good points, but there are better compacts out there from other brands.
Read the full review of the Casio Exilim EX-S200 image-stabilized camera here.


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