Compact Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera Buying Guide
Canon PowerShot S100
PowerShot S100 is the upgraded version of PowerShot S95 that was a great success from the company in professional and operability specifications. Powershot S100 is the 3rd generation camera from the series after S90 and S95. The upgrade made in this device is the largely centered key devices, such as image sensors and optics. Other major upgrade is the Loading and GPS, but the most important is its new body color, i.e. silver and Black. Although uneven and not very big, S100 is equipped with non-slip resin that makes it more reliable to hold. The area near the right thumb on backside of the camera is made up with non-slip material. Width 98.9mm, height 59.8mm, 26.7mm depth becomes less than 0.9mm small 1.4mm 2.8mm high if compared with PowerShot S95. You can feel the difference as long as the weight (including battery, memory card) 189g that is not at all comparable with previous cameras of this series. In addition, the high-speed 4-channel readout, capable of shooting with frames at a speed of 9.6 seconds / also "HQ high-speed continuous shooting." Enjoy continuous shooting of up to 8 pixel full frame. As in the past, it’s both stylish and complete texture with the body. Traditional color is black as described above, Silver is the new lineup.
General Details:
- 24-120mm (equivalent) lens range, F2.0-5.9, built-in neutral density filter
- 12.1 MP 1/1.7" Canon CMOS sensor
- DIGIC 5 image processor
- ISO 80-6400
- 2.3 fps continuous shooting (9.6 fps for 8 frames in High-Speed burst mode)
- Full HD (1080p24) movie recording; H.264 compression, MOV format
- Optical zoom in movie mode
- Super slow motion movie recording (640 x 480 @ 120fps, 320 x 240 @ 240 fps)
- Direct movie record button
- Built-in GPS unit with image tagging and logger functions
Canon PowerShot S95:
Canon PowerShot series of recent models would be particularly impressive with PowerShot S90. Combination of the lens of the 10MP and CCD F2 to open 1/1.7 was conscious of high sensitivity, yet stylish and thin. 1/1.7 type CCD makes the 10 MP PowerShot S90 more effective than any previous model. it is liberal to high sensitivity. Interface also has been passed down ‘control ring’ a maniac that rotates the lens base. Appearance has not changed from PowerShot series. However texture on the front side has been changed to non-slip texture. But the biggest changed made in this device is the button layout on the top of the body. The PowerShot S90 has function button than call button and power button and finally control ring that is RING FUNC in order. One of the improvements from the PowerShot S95 is equipped with a hybrid it IS. Hybrid IS as you know; the camera shake correction mechanism has come from powerful Canon 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM EF.
General Details:
- Product Type: Digital camera - Compact
- Resolution: 10 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type: CCD
- Total Pixels: 10,400,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution: 10,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size: 1/1.7"
- Digital Zoom: 4 x
- Image Processor: DIGIC 4
- Image Stabilizer: Optical
- Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty: 9
- Digital Video Format: MOV
- Image Recording Format: JPEG, RAW
- Max Video Resolution: 1280 x 720
- AV Interfaces: HDMI, Composite video/audio
Nikon Coolpix S9100:
Nikon Coolpix S9100 is one of the best models in COOLPIX S series. Slim model that combines high magnification back-illuminated CMOS sensor and 18x optical zoom lens, the zoom magnification is the highest in the COOLPIX S series, but also wide range of additional functions. The image pickup element 1/2.3 type of back-illuminated CMOS sensor with 12.1 million pixels. It is a product given a combination of 18x optical zoom lens, the basic model and enhanced various functions of the model ‘COOLPIX S8100’. This Camera is unique as a topic, the point would have increased zoom ratio lens from 10x optical to 18x optical so far. High magnification as slim machine of this kind will be the top-level zoom ratio, including other companies. There is only advanced machine, the top body is also provided with a dial mode. Although I do not think the camera frequently switch the shooting mode, the dial mode is fun to have a moderate weight and click feel, and to manipulate. There is a good operability of the rotary multi selector. I think people dislike the turning this type of large hand controller, but now it has became lot easier to use. In addition, it also can be taken in hand (high dynamic range) HDR of the epidemic. You can specify the on / off, "HDR" when shooting in "backlight mode". But it takes 20 seconds to complete the shot that may not be able to adjust the strength of the effectiveness, or it may become slightly narrower angle of view to be seen.
General Details:
- Manually released pop-up flash
- 18x lens ranges from 25-450mm
- Sensor-shift image stabilization (for stills)
- Full HD movie mode
- Stereo microphones
- High-resolution LCD (921K dots)
- Controls are comfortable to use
- Two-speed zoom lever
- Optical zoom during movie recording
- Firm mode dial
- Excellent Scroll Wheel control
- Easy Panorama mode
- Very fast autofocus
- Fast cycle time and burst modes
- Fast startup and flash recycle
- Still capture during movie recording (up to 1,920 x 1,080)
- Imaging stacking Night shot modes
- HDR mode
- Myriad of Continuous modes
- HDMI port
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Nikon Coolpix P300:
Life is a series of convenience Performance Series, which pursues Style that combines functionality and design, high performance, and economic efficiency. This time, COOLPIX P300 belongs to the Performance series of them, in the compact model of the company, is one of the high-end camera that is positioned. Given the styling, such as position and placed the COOLPIX P300, overlap with the Canon PowerShot S95. In fact, in its own catalog, such as the manufacturer claims that the P300 is the camera of the Performance series is the top of the COOLPIX PowerShot S95. As was seen somehow affect the design of the body, as well as shape, may not recognize when to see people stick out of touch with camera and machinery. Also the specification of the essential, but few say what part exactly the same, there are many similarity. From that point of view, COOLPIX P300 will certainly not compete with the PowerShot S95. Image sensor of the COOLPIX P300 is a 12.2 MP with effective CMOS sensor. Fall into the category of smaller size, even among the compact 1/2.3 type model. If compared with PowerShot S95 that contains 1,000 million effective pixel CCD sensor 1/1.7 type is slightly larger than the COOLPIX P300.
General Details:
- Effective pixels: 12.2 million pixels
- Image sensor : Type: 1/2.3-in. type CMOS with active cell array; Color filter array: RGB filter; Total pixels:Approx. 12.75 million pixels; Recording pixels: Approx. 12.00 million pixels (4000 x 3000)
- Lens : NIKKOR lens with 4.2x optical zoom; Focal length: 4.3-17.9 mm; Aperture: f/1.8-4.9; Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
- Monitor: Size: 7.5 cm (3-in.)
- Storage media : Internal memory (approx. 90 MB
- Interface : Hi-Speed USB/PictBridge
- Power Sources : Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (1050 mAh), AC Adapter EH-62F (option)
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS:
Canon PowerShot SD4000 is the first of its kind, the Canon commercial, the SD4000 IS gives a new reason to step up to all ELPH lovers. The previous canon, ELPH are not equipped with a lens at f/2.0 or HS SYSTEM-driven back-illuminated CMOS sensor provides incredible images in dark places, and sporting events as well. Are you with a device that features super slow motion movie that mix was not very fun, the things burst and high-speed mode allows you to control the shot like a pro and gives 720p without difficulty in the HDTV mode.
General Details:
- F/2.0 28mm wide angle 3.8x optical zoom lens with a correction wide lens-shift type Shake
- "HS system" revolutionary, dramatically reducing the image noise
- DIGIC 4 Digital Image Processor
- LCD dot 16:9 PureColor II G 230000 inches wide - 3
- Video recording with optical zoom and stereo sound High Definition 1280 X 720
- # Of frames per second. New continuous high-speed burst mode about 8.4, the capture
- Exposure shooting modes (TV) Shutter Priority and Aperture Priority (Medium)
- Fish-eye and miniature effect
- Smart Shutter, and face, smile and wink self-timer
- Enhanced scene detection technology, smart flash exposure
- The face detection feature AiAF, Blink Detection function with
- Servo AF function with motion detection, intelligent ISO sensitivity settings and
- Achieve a high ISO 6400 mode, low light shooting
- Contrast feature - I have been strengthened in order to maintain the detail of the image more
- Ultra-high-capacity SDXC memory cards are supported
- HDMI terminal for easy connection to HDTV built-in mini
- 4 choices of camera body (Black, White, Red, and Silver)
- Direct Printing and Sharing
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Sony’s Cybershot DSC-WX10 to introduce this time is one of the WX series packed with relatively compact body that includes a retractable lens. It features the capability such as shooting 3D CMOS sensor back-illuminated, bright lens, high-speed continuous shooting, full video HD. The catch-phrase, such as a high-speed AF shortest 0.1 seconds, to people who are looking for a slim stylish affordable machine has become an addition attractive model. In addition, it features the imaging element CMOS sensor Exmor R back-illuminated type 1/2.3 with 1,620 million pixel and Sony G zoom 7X optical lens. Focal length is equivalent 24-168mm F2.4-5.9 (equivalent size 35mm) and approximately 461,000 dot LCD monitor 2.8-inch. The color variations available in Cybershot DSC-WX10 are gold, black, and violet. Angle of view is equivalent to 24mm focal length and wide-angle side, and can zoom up to the equivalent of 168mm; width is more than the equivalent of 28mm. Although the machine and high magnification zoom 10x and 12x cannot beat the convenience. In addition DSC-WX10 also features bright and open F value of F2.4. Synthesis coupled with back-illuminated CMOS sensor and continuous shooting, as a compact digital camera has become a strong product in the dark anyway.
General Details:
- Effective Pixels: Approx. 16.2-megapixel
- Processor: BIONZ
- Sensor Type: 1/2.3″ (7.77mm) “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor
- Optical Zoom: 7x
- Image Stabilizer: Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode
- Focal Length: Still 16:9: 26-182mm /Still 4:3: 24-168mm / Movie 16:9: 26-182mm / Movie 4:3: 32-224mm
- Shutter Speed: iAuto (2″ – 1/1600) / Program Auto (1″ – 1/1600) / Manual (30″ – 1/1600)
- Multi-use Terminal: Yes Multi Use Port
- Storage Media: Memory Stick Duo (No movie recording), optional Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2 only for movie recording), optional Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, optional SD
- LCD Screen: 2.8″ Clear Photo LCD Plus (460,800 pixels)
- Lithium Ion NP-BG1 3.6V
- Dimensions: 95.0×53.5×23.3mm
- Weight: 161g
- Body Material: Metal Face
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Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS:
PowerShot ELPH 500 HS (IXUS 310 HS) digital camera is one of the more intuitive touch screen technology. To select the AF point, set the video recording settings and exposure - - do everything right on the LCD most of all with the touch of one finger. The PowerShot ELPH 500 HS bring the art of the photo in your command (IXUS 310 HS). It is such a great staple of the Canon f/2.0 lens has been packed, HS system, full 1080p HD video and 24 mm every moment of wide-angle lens, so is incorporated into the canon of pure brilliance.
General Details:
- 12 - CMOS image sensor
- HS system, dramatically reducing the image noise
- Mm f/2.0 wide-angle optical zoom lens
- LCD 3.2-inch 461,000 dot 16:9 PureColor II widescreen touch,
- DIGIC 4 Digital Image Processor
- 1920 X 1080 Full HD Video Recording
- new movies and movie mode iFrame digest
- New high-speed burst mode about 8.2, the capture
- scene detection technology
- new toy miniature camera, and a fish-eye
- Creative Light Effect of enhanced
- New aspect ratio features (16: 9/3: 2/4: 3/1: 1)
- Smart Shutter, and face, smile and wink self-timer
- face detection , Blink Detection function
- HDMI terminal
- Pink silver, gold, brown or 4: color variations
Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR:
FinePix Z800EXR has achieved a high-speed AF SLR camera term as compared to others. The camera is available in color variations of black, red, gold, and pink. Appearance has not changed significantly from the FinePix Z700EXR. I can see that split point has been added to the bottom of the silver plated parts of the lens cover. Furthermore, the display also missing few specs. The lens was in the right-hand side of the strobe light-emitting part. FinePix Z700EXR has not changed much from the basic specs. Imaging element is the number of effective pixels, ie.e 12 million pixel Super CCD EXR in the type 1/2. Pixel for the AF phase difference detection has been built near the center of the screen, By detecting the displacement of the optical image pixel phase difference of the pair has been perceived, calculate the distance to the subject, it is use to be normal to achieve high-speed AF as compared with contrast AF.
General Details:
- 1/2” 12 Megapixel second generation EXR sensor
- Hybrid Auto-Focus System
- 3.5”, 460K touch-screen LCD
- Fujinon 5x optical zoom
- Intelligent Image Stabilization
- Motion Panorama 360°
- Super Intelligent Flash
- Auto-image-rotate, Dual Image Display
- You Tube/FACEBOOK easy-web-upload
- Face Detection, Face Recognition, Pet Detection
- Image Search
- Full HD Photos and 720p HD Movies
- Photobook Assist
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Casio Tryx Digital Camera (Black):
The compact digital camera ‘TRYX’ with the new design was published the day before the opening of CES with a focus on Matrix configuration. I would like to put forward the idea of shooting style than ever. TRYX is equipped with a 1/2.3 type CMOS sensor pixel back-illuminated number 12.1 million effective pixels 15 mm slim body about. Wide-angle lens is a 21 mm lens equivalent focal length 35 mm, F value is F2.8. Have adopted the "EXILIM engine HS" in the image processing engine. Equipped with a wide-angle lens focal length, while considerable, there is a benefit even if you take yourself stretched out hand, and can be taken at the same time more than one person. In Addition, just like folding mobile phone, TRYX also allows opening a portion of liquid crystal, unique shooting style to achieve by this two-axis rotation. Furthermore, the video / images can be shared directly on major sharing sites Flickr and Facebook, and YouTube automatically. In the demo booth, exhibition has become aware of the young, seems to have aimed at fun and easy to shoot a collection of friends.
General Details:
- 12.1MP CMOS Sensor
- 21mm (Equivalent) Super Wide-Angle Lens
- HIgh-Speed SR 2x Zoom Technology
- 3.0" Touch Screen LCD 460K Dots
- Full 1920x1080 HD Video@ 30fps
- Slow Motion Video @ 240fps (432x320)
- Creative Variable Frame Design
- HDR Function for Extraordinary Photos
- Panorama Mode
- Easy Upload to Internet
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
PowerShot A3200 IS is the latest model in the compact PowerShot A series. The main difference is the number of pixels of the imaging device that has been increased to approximately 16 million from 1,410 million. In other changes, it is the lens that has become black, and blue color to a dark body color was pastel. Equipped with a ‘focus protagonist’ Fit to focus the camera automatically recognizes the subject being used as the central character. 5x optical zoom lens (in terms of size 35mm) 28-140mm equivalent focal length. Equipped with the "IS" lens-shift type image stabilization mechanism. 1/2.3 type CCD image sensor is 1,600 million effective pixels. LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots type 3. NB-8L is a power of lithium-ion rechargeable battery, the number of possible shots has become about 230 sheets 20 sheets less the previous model.
General Details:
- 16.0 Megapixels with a 5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- 720p HD video recording
- 3.0-inch LCD Monitor
- Smart AUTO feature intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
- Creative Filters offers fun and artistic ways to capture photos.
- Available in 5 Colors Red, Black, Blue, Silver and Pink
