Digital Camera News and Reviews

Lexmark X264DN

Trusted Reviews a monochrome laser printer from Lexmark. The mono printer is called Lexmark X264DN and has nice features such full fax capabilities and duplex printing.

Some key features for the Lexmark X264DN:
-Able to print, scan, copy and fax
-Print speeds up to 30 pages per minute
-First page out in 7.5 seconds
-50-sheet auto document feeder (ADF)
-Duplex printing

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the X264DN an overall score of 8 out of 10 possible points. The laser printer scores highest on value for your money, and a bit lower on print speeds, print quality and features. On the positive side the reviewer likes that Lexmark printer is able to scan to email and the first page out is fast. On the negative side there are issues with greyscale copy quality, no duplex scanning and no quick dial for faxing. If you look at the price tag you get a lot for your money with this monochrome laser printer from Lexmark.
Read the full review of the Lexmark X264DN mono multifunction laser printer here.

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.

Kodak ESP C310

CNET UK has reviewed an affordable All-in-One printer from Kodak. The printer is called Kodak ESP C310 and is an inkjet printer with wireless connectivity.

Some key features for the Kodak ESP C310:
-Able to print, copy and scan
-1.5″ color display
-100 sheet paper tray
-Inkjet
-Wireless and USB connectivity

CNET UK ends up giving the C310 a good review with an overall rating of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The Kodak printer has several positive points including that it is cheap to run, the print quality is good and wireless printing is handy. On the negative side the reviewer finds the printing speeds to be a bit slow. If you are looking for a cheap inkjet printer with good print quality and if you are not in a hurry, this Kodak printer might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Kodak ESP C310 All-in-One wireless printer here.target=”_blank”