Canon has recently launched the twins, EOS 750D and 760D, the latter featuring some cosmetic improvements over the former. Finally, the camera is with us on our test bench. Canon EOS 760D is the latest offering from Canon, featuring a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor. The camera features WiFi and NFC, along with a fully articulated LCD and premium build quality. Design and … [Read more...]
Sensible Release – Canon Power- Shot G5x
The role of compact cameras has been almost completely taken over by smartphones, mainly due to convenience. To differentiate between a camera and a smartphone, camera manufacturers had to innovate, and the result is the segment now known as premium compacts. These are essentially compact cameras with larger-than-usual sensors (mostly 1-inch Type), wider maximum apertures and … [Read more...]
Pocket Boomer – Sony Cyber-shot WB500
Compact cameras have become smarter and more professional with larger-than-usual sensors, better processors and superior optics. This development, combined with better cameras in smartphones, have largely been able to check the success of small-sensor compacts. Yet, the prohibitively high prices of most of these ‘professional’ compacts make it out of bounds for most compact … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Compact – Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX10 II
With professional videos becoming part of compact cameras, traditional video equipment manufacturers have become the strongest players even in still imaging, especially in the mirrorless category. With their expertise in videos, Sony and Panasonic have reincarnated as leaders in the mirrorless space. The Sony RX10 II (also known as RX10 M2) is an improved version of the … [Read more...]
Holding the Fort – Canon PowerShot G3X
Compact camera sales have been on the decline owing to the onslaught of smartphones featuring capable cameras. The PowerShot G3X could be seen as a strategic release from Canon to hold the market for compact cameras Canon PowerShot G3X is a largesensor superzoom compact camera that promises to deliver superior images than most compacts in the market. With a 1-inch Type … [Read more...]