Samsung SH100 gets in touch with Android Galaxy S smartphone

By Allison Johnson | 1/4/2011

Samsung announces a wireless compact for CES 2011, the SH100. In addition to WiFi hotspots, the SH100 can connect wirelessly to an Android Galaxy S smartphone to provide a live preview of an image before it has been captured.

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Casio Exilim EX-H20G First Look

By Howard Creech | 12/15/2010

Earlier this year, Casio launched its GPS-hybrid concept camera, the Exilim H20G, hoping to capitalize on a trend of multi-tasking electronics. We're working on a full review, but take a peek at some preliminary sample images and impressions.

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Canon PowerShot G12 First Look

By Jim Keenan | 10/18/2010

You'd be hard pressed to tell the PowerShot G12 apart from its predecessor if the model names were covered. Do the similarities in appearance extend to the excellent image quality we saw from the G11? We're taking a first look at some sample images to find out.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 First Look

By Jim Keenan | 10/13/2010

After nearly two years on the market, the LX3 has been replaced by the Panasonic Lumix LX5 as a top-tier compact point-and-shoot. Can we expect improvements to camera performance and image quality? Take a look at our initial impressions while the full review comes into focus.

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Photokina 2010: Standout Point-and-Shoots

By Allison Johnson | 9/24/2010

We've already had a look at some advanced compacts at Photokina. Now we're looking at some basic point-and-shoots with un-basic features. We've got a video demo of the Pentax RS1000 and some hands-on photos of the Fuji W3 3D and the Nikon S1100pj.

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Photokina 2010: Serious Compacts

By Allison Johnson | 9/22/2010

We've had a chance to check out some newly announced compact cameras on the show floor, and the verdict is in: they mean business. Read on for impressions and show floor photos of the Nikon P7000, Casio Exilim H20, and the elusive Fujifilm FinePix X100.

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Photokina 2010: The Unofficial First Day

By Allison Johnson | 9/20/2010

Officially, Photokina begins on Tuesday. That doesn't stop manufacturers from banging out announcements and press conferences a day early. Read on for Fuji's surprising X100 announcement, a brief hands-on with the Canon G12, and images from Samsung's NX100 launch.

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Casio Exilim EX-Z16 entry-level point-and-shoot announced

By Allison Johnson | 9/20/2010

Casio launches another slim, entry-level Exilim camera today in the form of the EX-Z16.

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Casio Exilim EX-H20G lives the GPS integration dream

By Allison Johnson | 9/20/2010

Casio merges high-zoom and GPS functionality today in the Casio Exilim H20G. Making good on a concept first displayed at CES 2010, the "Hybrid" Casio H20 is equipped with geo-tagging capability and a 10x optical zoom lens.

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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS First Look

By Allison Johnson | 9/11/2010

The PowerShot SD3500 is Canon's second touch screen point-and-shoot, and unlike the SD980, it doesn't offer any physical buttons on the back panel. Take a look at some first thoughts and sample images and check back soon for a full review.

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Pentax Optio RZ10 and customizable RS1000 launched

By Allison Johnson | 9/9/2010

Pentax introduces two new Optio cameras today, the 10x zoom RZ10 and the unique cosmetically customizable RS1000 with interchangeable faceplates.

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Nikon Coolpix P7000 packs 7.1x zoom, HD video

By Allison Johnson | 9/8/2010

With camera announcement season fully underway, Nikon adds the Coolpix P7000 to its advanced point-and-shoot line. The P7000's key upgrades over the previous generation include a 7.1x optical zoom and 720p HD video recording.

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