Latest Cameras

The SX220 is the newest member of Canon’s HS range, introduced alongside the SX230 as Canon’s new offering into the travel-zoom market. The SX220 HS comes with a 12.1MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor, a large 3-inch LCD screen, full 1080p HD video with stereo sound and 14x optical zoom.

Compared to many of the superslim compacts available on the market today, the new Nikon COOLPIX S9100 is a weighty affair. Measuring nearly 35mm thick, and tipping the scales at over 210g, the S9100 aims to set itself apart from the competition. Inside the well-built and well-finished exterior

When a product boldly claims to be ‘tough’ you’ve no option but to put that theory to the test. Olympus’s latest Tough camera is the TG-310, a budget-friendly compact for the everyday fun-seeking photographer. Right from the start, you can see that this little point-and

Casio has taken a bold step in compact camera innovation, launching its Exilim EX-TR100 (TRYX) – a 12.1-megapixel pocket-sized unit that sits within a variable frame and enables a more flexible approach to taking photos.  As well as featuring the 12.1-megapixel, back-illuminated CMO

Dubbed a ‘born survivor’, the FinePix XP30 from Fujifilm is competing to become your next travel companion. It can handle being dunked in up to 5 metres of water, dropped from 1.5 metres and frozen in -10-degree temperatures. Where sleeker, smaller compacts on the market would break d

Canon’s IXUS 220 HS is one of the latest compact cameras to boast the company’s HS system.  Combining a high-sensitivity sensor with the Digic4 image processor, the system aims to capture better-quality images in low-light scenarios. This is certainly an area that many manufact

The stylish and attractive Lumix DMC-FS16 is the latest compact camera from Panasonic, boasting 14 megapixels with a wide 28mm 4x optical zoom Leica lens. Petite and lightweight in hand, the slim and sleek design makes it perfect for small pockets, and with 270 shots available on a fully charged

As digital technology advances, the price of compacts appears to be declining across the market. You can now pick up a high-resolution compact with impressive specs for under £150, and the Canon PowerShot A3200 IS is a perfect example of this. The A3200 IS supports a 14MP sensor, 5x opti

Panasonic’s latest ultra-compact camera offers an effective resolution of 16.1MP via a CCD sensor twinned with an all-new DC Vario-Elmar 4x optical zoom lens. The manufacturer tells us that the new lens not only offers excellent results, but also allows for the camera’s body to be 20

Pentax may not be the first brand you might consider when stepping up to a DSLR. And yet, for nearly a decade since it introduced the *ist D model, the performance of its DSLRs has been consistently impressive under scrutiny. Now we come to the K-r, which sits between the existing entry-level

Promotion: How photos can engage your readers

While a written blog certainly relies heavily on well-written and nutritious content in order to keep its readers coming back regularly, they also benefit greatly from the inclusion of a few great images.  Confront your readers with a sea of

Camera School: ISO and sensitivity

Lesson four: Master ISO ISO is the measurement of a camera sensor’s sensitivity to light. Based on the speed ratings of conventional 35mm film (denoted as ASAs), most compacts, superzooms and DSLRs will allow photographers to alter the I

The Weekend Project - 3rd Feb 2012

The weekend has arrived so time for us to set you a shooting challenge. As the weather has drastically changed in the past week the theme for this challenge is 'cold'. Interpret the word as you like. You can enter your images now onto the Digit