COMMENT
Here is this week’s (Apr 16-22, 2011) digital camera review roundup:
- Camera Labs recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 [QuickPrice Check]
which “delivers the same core features as the higher-end TZ20 / ZS10 at a cheaper price, and should therefore appeal to no-frills or budget-conscious super-zoom buyers.“
- PhotographyBLOG highly recommends the Nikon COOLPIX S9100 [QuickPrice Check]
: “The S9100 should be given serious consideration as your next potential purchase.“
- Imaging Resource finds that, with the Olympus XZ-1 [QuickPrice Check]
, “Olympus has entered the flagship digicam fight with a winner.“
- Trusted Reviews recommends the Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D [QuickPrice Check]
as “a well specified and easy-to-use entry-level digital SLR that delivers consistently good results.“
- Steve’s Digicams finds that the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS [QuickPrice Check]
“has a lot to offer for a camera of its size.“
- PhotographyBLOG recommends the Fujifilm FinePix XP30 [QuickPrice Check]
as “a good enough camera for the happy snapper that either has kids or enjoys the more extreme side of life and needs a camera that can cope with abuse.“
- TechRadar recommends the Nikon D5100 [QuickPrice Check]
as “great for both enthusiasts and novices looking to take the next step forward.“
- TechRadar finds the Samsung NX11 “an enjoyable camera to use, with a pleasing user interface and good results.“
- DigitalCameraInfo recommends the Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D [QuickPrice Check]
- PhotographyBLOG recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 [QuickPrice Check]
as “a perfectly competent digital camera for beginners that won’t break the bank.“
- For more camera reviews, to get a second opinion, and just to read the best reviews on the Web, visit our Reviews Matrix.
finding that “with [Creative filters and Live View control], the PowerShot A3300 IS genuinely brings something fresh to point-and-shoot photography.“
but overall, “for all its flaws (mostly fixable with a firmware update, if Fujifilm cares to) the X100 is definitely a keeper!“
finding that it “produces some of the clearest images at high ISOs that we’ve seen from a compact camera.“
since its “image quality is still significantly lower than its predecessor’s (the ZS7).“
“an extremely capable digital SLR, matching or besting its peers in many key areas, including image quality, performance, and handling.“
is a great buy: “If you’re after a truly super, superzoom then you can’t get much better than the Nikon P500.“
“is a solid entry-level performer but doesn’t offer anything out of the ordinary.“
as “a slim compact camera with 5x zoom and HD video Score: 4/5“
for its “outstanding image quality, powerful image processor, wonderfully easy automatic shooting modes and some of the best HD video recording on a digicam.“
as “a camera that’s easy to use [...], is nicely built, produces reliably good results and packs in more features than you might expect.“
as “a very well-conceived product and nearly ideal [...] as a travel companion.“
and “were impressed with the A33′s usability, image quality and performance oriented features.“
“generally impressed us with sharply detailed results.“
, “the pictures often look pretty good, but the overall photographic experience isn’t what it could be.“
as “outdoors, the Nikon S8100 takes very good photographs with excellent color. Indoors, the camera does reasonably well.“
“delivers better than average quality in low light from a slimmer than average body.“
as a point-and-shoot that is “very easy for the amateur to get detailed, ‘professional’ looking results at the press of a button.“
if it “can the dual-screen compact also deliver quality photographs? Score: 3/5“
as “ultimately the FT3 has to be the most feature packed toughened camera we’ve seen to date.“
as “a high performance pocket camera that is loaded with the latest and greatest technologies.”
“is aimed squarely at those consumers looking to step up from a point-and-shoot without losing portability.“
to Vietnam for a field test [French].
for “its combination of photo quality (once you get used to its love of overexposure), performance, build quality, and manual features make it a camera that enthusiasts will really enjoy.“
and finds the “image quality is quite good, using the same sensor used in the NEX cameras, which frankly blew us away with their high ISO performance.“
is “Good For: Beginners looking for a well-specified and affordable camera, low light (high ISO) work.“
