Samsung NV40 Digital Camera Review
 The Samsung NV40 is a compact point-and-shoot that impressed us with good results in our image quality tests, especially white balance, resolution, noise levels and dynamic range. It has a very capable automatic mode, 3x optical zoom, and both optical and digital image stabilization. The excellent results from this camera were marred by a difficult-to-use control system, which is a major hurdle for new users. To find out just how well the NV40 performed, read the complete review.
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Added on: Aug 18, 2008
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Olympus Stylus 1030 SW Digital Camera Review
 The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is tough. The company claims it will shoot 33 feet underwater, withstand temperatures down to 14 degrees, survive a 6.6-foot drop and 220 pounds of pressure. But can it handle weddings and laughing children as well as snorkeling trips and snowboarding runs? To find out, why we put the dauntless 10.1-megapixel 1030 SW through our harrowing laboratory testing. And the result? Features and controls are limited, and you'll find roughly equivalent photo quality in less expensive cameras. If imperviousness to the elements is worth a premium price, though, the 1030SW can certainly shoot in comfy environments with reasonable, if not spectacular results. For details, read the complete review.
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Added on: Aug 08, 2008
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Olympus EVOLT E-520 Digital Camera Review
 The Olympus EVOLT E-520 is a 10-megapixel entry-level SLR that features the best Live View in its price class and noteworthy color accuracy. It delivers a range of useful features, good automatic controls for those new to SLR photography as well as extensive customization options for experienced users. While the E-520 shoots very well in bright lighting, it fares poorly in low light and at high ISO settings, producing noisy photos with limited dynamic range. The camera retails for $699.99 with a 14-42mm Zuiko lens.
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Added on: Jul 29, 2008
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Casio EXILIM EX-F1 Digital Camera Review
 Unquestionably the most futuristic camera of 2008, the Casio EXILIM EX-F1 offers unparalleled capabilities. It can take 60 full-res pictures in a second, It shoots both standard- and high-def video and, for its most jaw-dropping trick, offers super-slow-motion shooting at up to 1200 frames per second. The EX-F1 looks like an SLR, but it’s actually a rocket-powered point-and-shoot with a 12x optical zoom lens, priced at $999. The killer feature turns out to be rapid-fire still photography, though image quality is good, not great. For more details, read the full review that follows.
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Added on: Jul 23, 2008
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Sony DSLR-A200 Digital Camera Review
Many features of Sony's A200 are identical to its predecessor, the A100: 10.2-megapixel resolution, an image stabilization system built into the camera body, and an automatic dust removal system. The price, though, is significantly different. The A100 originally sold for $999 with the kit lens. The A200 is now selling for just $500 with an 18-70mm kit lens, a bargain price in anyone's book. But does a low price mean low quality? We were pleased to discover that it doesn't, at least in this case. The A200 stands out as a solid, non-fussy piece of gear at a reasonable price, The hands-on testing results that led us to this conclusion follow.
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Added on: Jul 01, 2008
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 Digital Camera Review
 The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 is an 8-megapixel, entry-level point-and-shoot with a budget-friendly $180 price tag. Key features include a 5x optical zoom lens, a well rounded selection of Scene modes, and Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto mode. While the camera may be made for beginners, however, the LZ8 gives new photographers the opportunity to grow with program and manual modes. But does the Lumix DMC-LZ8 deliver in terms of image quality? Read on to find out.
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Added on: Jun 17, 2008
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Nikon D60 Digital Camera Review
 The size, shape, and overall design are nearly identical to the D40, but under the hood are significant improvements, including a a more powerful processor, a kit lens incorporating image-stabilizing VR technology, enhanced in-camera editing and a two-stage dust reduction system. That said, the new camera inherits some shortcomings from its predecessors, including incompatibility with many existing Nikon lenses and a very small size and shape that's great for portability but clumsy for a manly man's grip. The D60 is sold only as a package with the camera body and a 3x zoom AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, at $750 complete. For full details, read the complete review.
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Added on: Jun 03, 2008
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Canon Digital Rebel XSi Digital Camera Review
 The Canon Digital Rebel XSi is an update to last year's XTi that ups the resolution to 12.2 megapixels and adds a bigger 3-inch screen, an improved autofocus system, and optical image stabilization in the kit lens. It's also the first Digital Rebel to feature Live View mode, which provides a point-and-shoot-esque live view of the subject on the LCD screen before shooting. The updates Canon has made under the hood seem to be paying off: image quality is improved over the XTi, with great color and plenty of detail. For more on the $830 XSi, read the full review.that follows.
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Added on: Jun 01, 2008
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Nikon D300 Digital Camera Review
 The 12.3-megapixel Nikon D300 updates the older D200 with more resolution on a new CMOS sensor that promises improved noise control. The D300 is the first DSLR in Nikon’s line to include dust reduction, and sits between the $999 D80 and the $3,499 D2Hs. It has an awesome 3-inch live view LCD screen, as does the pro model D3, with some of the best resolution on the market - 921,000 pixels. Overall, the D300 is an excellent camera for the serious or semi-pro photographer who doesn't mind getting involved in the minutae of photography. Point and shoot users won't want to need the features it offers, but it's a excellent camera for the serious (and well-heeled) shooter.
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Added on: Apr 21, 2008
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Casio Exilim S10 First Impressions Review
 The new Casio Exilim S10 snaps 10.1-megapixel images and can record videos in a format that makes it easy to import directly to iTunes and YouTube. The S10 is the world’s smallest and thinnest 10.1-megapixel digital camera, according to Casio. It just might be, with its trim 0.6-inch width. The Casio Exilim EX-S10 makes it possible to record a video and watch it on your iPhone or iPod minutes later. It will retail for $249 when it is available in March.
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Added on: Jan 15, 2008
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Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera Review
 The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS follows up on its predecessor by adding optical image stabilization and a little more resolution, bringing the total to 8 megapixels. The SD1100 also aims to be trendier than before with its compact body and availability in spunky colors: Rhythm & Blue, Swing Silver, Melody Pink, Bohemian Brown, and Golden Tone.
But while the SD1100 IS is an attractive package, the image quality leaves something to be desired. Color in the images it captures is good, but there is a lot of noise in images taken in anything other than bright light. The SD1100 will go on sale in March for $249.
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Added on: Feb 25, 2008
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 First Impressions Review
 After a year-long stint as the company’s debut DSLR, the A100 finally has a successor. It isn’t much different, though: Sony markets it as “faster, lighter, and easier to use,” according to their January 6 press release. The Sony α DSLR-A200 comes with the same 10.2 megapixels and many of the same features, like built-in image stabilization and dust removal systems. When the A100 was released a year ago, it sold for $899 with a kit lens. The new Sony A200 will still come with a lens, but will retail for much less at $699. It will be available in February.
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Added on: Jan 09, 2008
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Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 First Impressions Review
 The Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 made its long-awaited debut at the CES show in Las Vegas after a little teaser at a show in Germany last August. A few months of Internet gossip included rumors that the F1 is an DSLR, but it is not. It’s a 12x compact ultra-zoom digital camera with a 6-megapixel CMOS sensor and sensor-shift image stabilization. Casio has some lofty claims for the F1: a 60 frame-per-second (fps) full-resolution Burst mode and Movie mode that captures up to 1,200 fps. The camera Casio showed off at CES is a pre-production model, so we could not evaluate its performance, and some of the features aren’t fully functional. Read on for our first look at one of the hottest new digital cameras, the $999 Casio Exilim EX-F1.
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Added on: Jan 08, 2008
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Pentax Optio Z10 Digital Camera Review
 Announced in August 2007, the 8-megapixel Pentax Optio Z10 stepped into the digital camera market with a $249 retail price tag. Its main draw is its internal 7x optical zoom lens, covered by a metal sliding door when powered down. Other perks include faster face detection and 52 MB of internal memory.
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Added on: Dec 31, 2007
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Nikon Coolpix S51c Digital Camera Review
 The latest digital camera in Nikon’s “style” series is the wireless-enabled Coolpix S51c. It was released alongside the S51 and offers the same automated features, with the addition of wireless transfer technology. The Nikon S51c has 8.1 megapixels, a stabilized 3x optical zoom lens, and a 3-inch LCD screen. It comes in a sexy little body and retails for $299, making it one of the least-expensive and best-looking wireless-enabled digital cameras on the market.
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Added on: Dec 28, 2007
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Canon EOS 40D Digital Camera Review
 A year and a half in the making, Canon’s EOS 40D modifies the foundation set by the EOS 30D and 20D, while incorporating elements from the manufacturer’s 1D line. The camera is centered on a 10.1-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS sensor, paired with a newly developed DIGIC III image processor, which boosts the continuous burst speed up to 6.5 frames per second. Mechanical improvements include a renovated autofocus system with 9 cross-type sensors, and the addition of Canon’s Integrated Cleaning System (dust reduction). Additional weatherproofing has been applied around the base plate and compartment doors, and a large 3-inch Live View LCD screen is affixed to the camera body. Canon also worked in Silent Shooting modes, sRAW files, and a revamped menu structure. The 40D is offered in various kits, ranging in price from $1,299 to $1,799, depending on the packaged lens.
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Added on: Dec 21, 2007
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Nikon Coolpix S510 Digital Camera Review
 The Nikon Coolpix S510 competes with many similar digital cameras currently on the market. It has standard features, including 8.1 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens, but, according to Nikon, is faster and produces less noise than competing cameras. Introduced in August 2007, the Nikon camera has face detection and optical vibration reduction image stabilization. The S510 has a $279.95 MSRP.
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Added on: Dec 21, 2007
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Nikon Coolpix S700 Digital Camera Review
 The Nikon Coolpix S700 is the latest in a string of mega-megapixel digital cameras. It has a whopping 12.1 million pixels on its image sensor. The S700 packages updated face detection, a stabilized 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7-inch LCD screen into a slim metal body. The Coolpix S700 had an introductory price of $379.95 that has since dropped $50.
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Added on: Dec 11, 2007
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Pentax K10D Digital Camera Review
 The 10-megapixel K10D is the first viable prosumer body released by Pentax, marking a departure from the simplified 6-megapixel mold that characterized the manufacturer’s previous efforts. At the camera’s core are an APS-C-sized CCD chip and PRIME image processor, capable of 22-bit A/D conversion. Eleven-point autofocus (with 9 cross-type), mechanical image stabilization (Shake Reduction), dust removal, and weatherproofing are integral portions of the design. However, impressive as the K10D’s components may be, the camera earns its distinction through the practical subtleties woven throughout its design. For $599 (with rebate) during the holiday push, the K10D is one of the strongest values on the market.
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Added on: Dec 12, 2007
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