Digital Camera News and Reviews

Pentax Optio S1

CNET UK has tested a budget camera from Pentax. The camera is called Pentax Optio S1 and comes with 14 megapixels, 5x zoom and it is able to record HD videos. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about this cheap camera.

Some key features for the Pentax Optio S1:
-14 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Able to capture 720p HD videos
-Face detection
-Smile capture

CNET UK ends up giving the S1 an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. On the positive side the reviewer finds the Pentax camera to have a small design, it is easy to use, the zoom range is useful and the camera is of good value compared to the price tag. There are a few negative sides that keeps the camera from getting a higher score including small buttons on the camera body, poor video quality and the picture quality could have been better. Maybe it is worth shelling out a few more dollars to get better image quality?
Read the full review of the Pentax Optio S1 budget digital camera here.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

Trusted Reviews has tested an interesting digital camera from Sony that is targeted at the travel market. The camera is called Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and comes with over 16 megapixels and a useful zoom range starting at 24mm and ending at 384mm.

Some key features for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V:
-16.2 megapixel image sensor
-16x optical zoom lens (24mm – 384mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-1080p Full HD movies
-3D stills and 3D Sweep Panorama mode
-Backlight Correction

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the DSC-HX9V an overall score of 8 out of 10 possible points. The Sony camera scores highest on image quality and build quality, while it scores a little lower on design and features, and lowest on value for your money. This Cyber-shot is a bit expensive, but is a very good travel camera with its good image quality and lots of great features.
Read the full review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V travel compact camera here.

Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

Photography Blog has reviewed a nice digital camera from Panasonic with some really nice specifications. The camera is called Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and comes with 16 megapixels and 5x optical zoom in a compact camera body.

Some key features for the Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR:
-16 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (28 – 140mm)
-Sensor shift image stabilization
-3.5″ touch screen
-ISO sensitivity up to 6400
-Available in pink, black, red or blue
-Full HD H.264 1080p movies w/ Sound @ 30fps

Photography Blog ends up giving the Z900EXR a “Highly Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4.5 stars out of 5 possible. On the positive side the reviewer finds aspects such as image quality, design and value for your money, while it scores a little lower on ease of use. The Panasonic camera gets a perfect score on features. It seems like Panasonic has made another winner with the FinePix Z900EXR.
Read the full review of the Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR compact digital camera here.

Samsung PL210

Photography Blog has tested an affordable zoom camera from Samsung. The camera is called Samsung PL210 and packs 10x optical zoom in camera body that is pretty thin. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about this Samsung digital camera.

Some key features for the Samsung PL210:
-14.2 megapixel image sensor
-10x optical zoom lens (27-270mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-Dual image stabilization
-Face recognition
-Available in silver, black, blue and pink

Photography Blog ends up giving the PL210 a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The Samsung camera scores highest on value for your money, a little lower on features and ease of use, while it scores lowest on image quality and design. If you look at the price tag you get a lot of camera for your money, but do not expect the best image quality in the world or you will be a bit disappointed as there are some noise at higher ISO levels.
Read the full review of the Samsung PL210 affordable zoom camera here.