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...]

Canon, earlier this year added an assemblage of A-series digital cameras to its leading PowerShot line. In an accelerated world of gadgets today, it is practical for the buyer to place a requisition for a camera that bundles quality with features, while adhering to a limited budget. Launched to fulfill this demand is Canon’s 10-megapixel model – the PowerShot A800. This … [Read more...]

The middle and higher end of the compact camera market is highly dependent on features for sales. Every manufacturer attempts to score by introducing a battery of new models with eye popping features. Panasonic’s Lumix FX78 is part of this attempt and seeks to attract the stylish and fashion conscious amongst users.Design & Build QualityThe tried and tested design of the … [Read more...]

Simple Long-ranger - Nikon Coolpix S9100Announced worldwide in February 2011, the Nikon Coolpix S9100 is a superzoom point-and-shoot camera. It boasts 18x optical zoom equivalent to 25–450 mm and features a back-illuminated CMOS sensor designed to provide superior image quality at high ISO settings. Design and Build QualityThe Nikon Coolpix S9100 is made of metal and … [Read more...]