Budget compacts are considered fast moving items in the camera sector, and every manufacturer has at least a few models in the market. These are aimed at users wanting better images than their mobile cameras can offer, without burning a hole in their pockets. Kodak is a strong brand in this segment, holding on to their age-old philosophy of bringing affordable yet efficient … [Read more...]

With a myriad of point-and-shoot cameras entering the market frequently, manufacturers are constantly in a battle to one-up competitor models. P&S cameras have always been quite popular with beginners, given their easy function and auto modes. The Samsung PL210 is a camera with a similar concept. Uncomplicated, and ideal for everyday photography. Read on to see how the … [Read more...]

Year 2010 saw a few manufacturers banking on the retro looks of some models to drive sales. In 2011, Fujifilm also joined the race with the launch of the 12.3-megapixel FinePix X100. Fujifilm was once a strong brand in the professional camera segment, but it slipped somehow after Nikon produced a few D-SLRs. It looks like the company is trying to regain its lost pride with … [Read more...]

High-end compact cameras seem to have carved out a niche for themselves in the last two years or so. We have seen Canon’s G12, Nikon’s P 7000 and Panasonic’s LX-5. Not to be outdone, Olympus has chipped in with the XZ-1. The XZ-1 was officially announced at the CES show in Las Vegas and its attractive appearance did turn a few heads at the show.Design And Build QualityThe … [Read more...]

Mission IXUS-fulCanon’s IXUS series is synonymous with simplicity combined with good image quality and small footprint. The new entrant from the IXUS label, the 220 HS, is a12-megapixel ultra compact camera providing 5x optical zoom. It boasts Full HD (1080p) movie recording and superior performance with a highsensitivity sensor and Digic 4 processor.Design and Build … [Read more...]