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Nikon COOLPIX 6200 Review
The S6200 has a 16 megapixel and a 10x optical zoom lens, offering a 35mm equivalent of 25 – 250 mm. There are 18 scene modes as well as Scene Auto Selector. Other features include special effects and filters and smart portrait system with Smile Timer, Skin Softening and in-camera red-eye fix.
To help take blur free images there is Lens-shift VR (Vibration Reduction), ISO up to 3200 and Best Shot Selector (BSS) which automatically selects the sharpest of up to 10 sequential shots. There are also some dedicated light modes to take images in low light even without a tripod including Backlight scene mode, Night Portrait and Night Landscape.
Movie recording is in 720p HD with stereo sound, optical zoom and autofocus available. You can also take a picture while filming. There is also a built-in HDMI connector with HDMI-CEC support for output to an HDTV.
The front of the camera is made of metal with a plastic rear and is very compact considering it has a 10x optical zoom lens packed in. The buttons are generally easy to press with the exception of the power button which does need a more concentrated effort to activate, at least you won’t accidently switch the camera on! There is a dedicated video record button and the d-pad allows you to go up, down, left and right and also rotates in a circular direction in order to toggle through camera menus.
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Review
- 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
- 35x optical zoom (35mm equivalent of 24-840mm; F2.7-F5.8)
- 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD
- DIGIC 5 image processor
- Improved Smart AUTO (32 predefined shooting situations)
- HS SYSTEM
- Full 1080p HD video capture
- High-speed Burst HQ
- Intelligent IS
- Zoom framing assist button
- HDMI out
- 10 frames per second
Canon PowerShot S100 Review
Like the S95, the S100 can be slipped into a shirt or trouser pocket, whereas the larger G12 is more of a coat-pocket-sized model. Naturally this makes the S100 more attractive as a ‘take anywhere’ camera for keen enthusiasts.
Although the S100 doesn’t look dramatically different from the S95, we are told that Canon went back to the drawing board to design the new camera – we’ve even seen a few design sketches to prove it.
Canon’s new PowerShot S100 looks a very worthy successor to the popular S95. The manufacturer has used technology from across its whole imaging business (video, SLR, lens and compact camera) to produce what appears to be an exciting pocket-sized camera.
Olympus Mju Tough 6020 Review
The 14 Megapixel Olympus Mju 6020 offers plenty of space for all those special moments: aside from an impressive 1GB of internal memory, an SD card slot is sure to be useful. The In-Camera Manual on the other hand, makes navigating the camera and finding out how to operate certain functions a breeze. Tap Control has also been improved and now allows scrolling by tilting the camera body in addition to control through taps on the casing, perfect for gloved hands. Underwater fans will appreciate knowing where they are going with LED illumination. Of course, a variety of trusted Olympus features from Magic Filters and Beauty Mode to i-Auto, AF Tracking and Dual Image Stabilisation are also on board to make sure you don’t miss that perfect shot.
Olympus Mju Tough-6020 digital camera specifications
• Shockproof to 1.5m, waterproof to 5m and freezeproof to -10°C
• 5x wide optical zoom (28-140mm)
• Dual Image Stabilisation (combines mechanical and digital image stabilisation)
• HD movie recording and HDMI technology
• 14 Megapixels
• 1GB internal memory and SD Card compatible
• Photo Surfing and [ib] software
• Improved TAP Control Menu
• 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal III LCD (230,000 dots)
• Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking
• Magic Filters
• In-Camera Manual
• USB charging
Olympus SP-610 Review
Olympus has announced the new Olympus SP-610UZ Ultra Zoom camera – it features a wide angle 22x optical zoom lens (28mm-616mm), anti-shake 14 megapixel CCD sensor, 3D photos, 720p HD video, 3″ screen, panoramic shooting, SDHC / SDXC support, HDMI out, and it will be available in February.
“Olympus announces the launch of a striking new addition to the powerful and versatile ultra zoom compacts of the SP Series: the SP-610UZ. This sophisticated camera is packed with quality specs and makes the perfect companion for anyone who wants to take challenging, high precision images. Although it’s compact in size, Olympus hasn’t compromised on the optical zoom that stretches to a remarkable 22x (28mm-616mm*). The SP-610UZ stays true to the SP pedigree – compact cameras that offer ultra-powerful zoom performance and impressive image quality, now enhanced by 3D shooting and wireless Eye-Fi card compatibility.