TechRadar has published its Nikon 1 S1 review.

At the start of this year, Nikon introduced a new line to the already existing 1 V and 1 J series in the shape of the Nikon 1 S1. This is Nikon’s simplest compact system camera to date, and is a no frills version of the Nikon 1 J3. That means it comes without the fuss of mode dials and lots of buttons, instead concentrating on enabling you to take pictures. It still has all the manual control and raw shooting capability that you would expect of a camera with interchangeable lenses, it’s just buried a little deeper – enabling you to explore those options if you want to, but also ignoring them if it’s not for you.

FUJIFILM FINEPIX XP200 COMBINES EXTREME DURABILITY WITH EASY WIRELESS IMAGE TRANSFER FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS

XP200 sets a new standard for rugged cameras that deliver sharp images in any environment

Mississauga, ON, March 22, 2013 – FUJIFILM Canada announces the latest addition to the popular rugged XP Series, the FinePix XP200. The new XP200 uses an improved 16MP CMOS sensor for enhanced image quality, a reinforced 5x FUJINON lens, and is Waterproof to 15 metres (50ft), Shockproof to 2 metres (6.6ft), Freezeproof to -10°C (14°F) and Dustproof^*1. The XP200 also has a newly redesigned battery door lock with double seals for enhanced protection so that users are certain to get their most adventurous shots, all with an attractive camera body that is easy to use for the whole family.

“The new XP200 is the ultimate outdoor camera for every extreme athlete and outdoor enthusiast who wants to capture their adventures and share them quickly and easily online,” says Greg Poole, Vice President, Imaging and Recording Media Products, Fujifilm Canada. “By creating a camera that handles serious depths, ice, sand and drops, the XP200 is designed to inspire confidence and deliver clear, sharp images and full HD video wherever you go.”

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PowerShot SX280 HS

PowerShot SX270 HS

PRESS RELEASE

CANON CANADA INTRODUCES TWO NEW SUPER ZOOM POWERSHOT MODELS PROVIDING LONG TELEPHOTO LENSES, COMPACT DESIGNS AND ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY

Highlighted Features Include a New DIGIC 6 Processor With Impressive Low-Light Performance, Shooting Speed of up to14 Frames-Per-Second and Enhanced Image Quality

MISSISSAUGA, ON, 21 March 2013 – Fusing portability with high-quality image technology, Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions celebrating its 40th anniversary, today announced the new 12.1-megapixel, 20x Optical Zoom PowerShot SX270 HS and PowerShot SX280 HS Digital Cameras, the latter featuring built-in Wi-Fi® and GPS technology. Amazingly compact, the PowerShot SX280 HS and SX270 HS digital cameras are the first Canon cameras to feature Canon’s DIGIC 6 Image Processor, the most advanced processor to date, delivering incredible detail and fast continuous shooting performance.

“Canon recognizes the importance of capturing the highest quality images possible and sharing them instantly and easily,” said Ian Macfarlane, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group and Market Development Group, Canon Canada. “The PowerShot SX280 HSand SX270 HS Digital Cameras with their impressive features provide users the resources to shoot in almost any situation and the creative tools to help capture their vision.”

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Canon U.S.A. Introduces Three New Stylish PowerShot Digital Cameras Providing Wide-Angle And Long Telephoto Lenses In Compact Designs

New Lineup Includes the Wireless-Enabled PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Digital Camera With a Powerful 10x Optical Zoom Lens

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 28, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the addition of three stylish, feature-packed PowerShot Digital Cameras: the PowerShot ELPH 330 HS, ELPH 115 IS and A2500. These new models are ideal for photography enthusiasts of all levels looking for great photo quality and excellent video performance in compact, powerful point-and-shoot designs.

The new PowerShot ELPH 330 HS digital camera provides advanced wireless connectivity for easy sharing. Providing great performance in dimly lit situations, the ELPH 330 HS digital camera includes the Company’s HS SYSTEM that delivers clear images with minimal noise and maximum detail even when shooting in low-light. The new cameras offer great features such as Canon’s Smart AUTO, enabling even novice users to get optimal camera performance automatically, so whether photographing a running child or a solo recital on stage the cameras deliver spectacular images with ease. Smart AUTO allows the cameras to detect up to 58 scenes for the PowerShot ELPH 330 HS digital camera and up to 32 scenes for the PowerShot ELPH 115 IS digital camera and PowerShot A2500 digital camera. All three models also feature ECO Mode, an advanced new method that manages power consumption and extends battery life by approximately 30 percent, when enabled, allowing you to shoot more photos for a longer amount of time.

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The heart of every digital camera is a rectangular light-sensitive silicon chip commonly known as the sensor. They come in a variety of sizes, from full-frame (36 mm x 24 mm) to tiny sensors found in point & shoot cameras. At digicamdb.com it’s easy to see how big (or rather how small) sensors really are.

Sensors in point & shoot cameras tend to be very small, most of the times smaller than the size of the fingernail on your little finger. Compared to point & shoot cameras DSLRs have enormous sensors. Take this extreme example – Nikon D4 vs. Nikon S01:

The difference in surface area is a staggering 4563%, meaning that a full frame sensor can be as much as 46 times bigger than a sensor in point & shoot camera.

If you ever wondered why point & shoot cameras can’t possibly produce the same image quality as DSLRs (althought they might have a similar pixel count), the answer, or at least one of the biggest factors, is sensor size.

At Digital Camera Database you can compare actual sensor sizes and other important sensor characteristics (such as pixel pitch, pixel area, pixel density, etc.) for more than 3200 digital cameras.

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR

Just Posted! Fujifilm F800EXR Review

The Fujifilm F800EXR is a super zoom that packs a 20x wide-angle optical zoom into a compact and light body. It is pocketable, intuitive to use and gives good image quality. Point-and-shoot photographers will love the EXR AUTO shooting mode while more advanced photographers will appreciate PASM modes and RAW.

[ Read more in our Fujifilm F800EXR Review... ]

Samsung GALAXY Camera

Social sharing your favorite photos and videos just got way easier with the Samsung GALAXY Camera. It is a super zoom digital camera featuring 21x optical zoom (23-483mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 16.3MP resolution, a 4.8-in. LCD, and Wi-Fi. The clincher: it is powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, which makes the user interface intuitive for those weaned on the latest generation of smart phones.

From the front and top, the Samsung GALAXY Camera looks and handles like a traditional camera with the familiar grip, shutter release button and zoom lever. Look at the back and you’ll quickly find that the Android platform is central to controlling all the features of the camera via the touch screen LCD. The user interface is very pretty, slick and intuitive. The Android OS brings voice control, downloadable apps and easy sharing to social sites.

The huge 4.8-in. LCD is bright and clear. It also means that the camera is big. Though this is basically a point-and-shoot camera, advanced photographers will appreciate the availability of PASM shooting modes.

You can record about 20-25 minutes of HD 1080p movies 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps with monaural sound.

The Samsung GALAXY Camera is available in black or white.

Read our Samsung GALAXY Camera review…

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Nikon COOLPIX S01

Nikon Canada today announced the COOLPIX S01, an ultra-compact camera that combines Nikon imaging technology, style, and affordability into an ultra-mini camera body. An ideal everyday travel companion, the S01 is a stylish and elegant camera that’s perfect for capturing fun and spontaneous moments.

Key features of the S01 include the following:

• Weighs 96 grams (3.4 ounces)
• Measures 51 x 77 x 17 mm (3.1 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches)
• Features an intuitive touch-screen operating system
• Sports a 3x wide-angle zoom NIKKOR lens
• Powered by EXPEED C2 image-processing engine
• Features Easy Auto Mode which offers six scene modes

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Nikon COOLPIX S01: Ultra-mini Camera is Small on Size, Huge on Style to Capture Images While On-the-Go Weighing just 96g, COOLPIX S01 easily complements the modern user’s smart, stylish and trendy personality

Mississauga, ON, August 22, 2012 – Today, Nikon Canada Inc. announced the COOLPIX S01, an ultra-compact camera that combines Nikon imaging technology, style and affordability into an ultra-mini camera body. The S01 is the ideal camera for the individual seeking an easy-to-use point-and-shoot. Weighing approximately 96g (3.4 ounces) with an extremely small form factor (approx. 51 x 77 x 17 mm. or 3.1 x 2.1 x 0.7 in.), its compact size slips comfortably into a jacket or pant pocket to accompany users anywhere, whether spending a day on-the-go or a night out on the town.

The COOLPIX S01’s eye-catching design and convenient small size make it the ideal everyday travel companion. The camera features a simple and easy-to-use home screen with shortcut menus for quick operation to capture incredible images and flattering portraits.

“The COOLPIX S01 combines a beautiful design with legendary Nikon technology into a compact camera body for users seeking stunning image quality, portability and style,” said Gregory Flasch, National Advertising and Communications Manager at Nikon Canada. “Designed to be versatile and built to be strong, the sleek S01 is perfect for everyday life and ensures users they will always have a Nikon camera on hand to capture their memorable moments.”

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Nikon COOLPIX S01

August 22, 2012

Nikon’s New Ultra-Mini Camera is Small on Size and Huge on Style to Give Gorgeous Images While On-the-Go

The New COOLPIX S01 Complements the Modern User’s Smart, Stylish and Trendy Personality

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new COOLPIX S01, an ultra-compact camera that combines Nikon imaging technology, style and affordability into an ultra-mini camera body that’s easy to use. Its compact size makes the camera small enough to fit into a user’s pocket, so they can take it with them anywhere, whether spending a day on-the-go or a night out on the town.

The new COOLPIX S01’s attractive, beautiful styling screams to be seen and encourages users to carry it everywhere because of its small size. The S01 features a simple home screen and user interface with shortcut menus for quick operation to make it easy to capture incredible images and flattering portraits.

“The new COOLPIX S01 combines a stylish design and legendary Nikon image quality into a compact camera body for those users who love to easily capture stunning images,” said Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience, Nikon Inc. “Incredibly compact, the stylish COOLPIX S01 allows owners to always have a Nikon camera on hand while capturing their memorable moments.”

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