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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Review
PUBLISHED: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Our first look at the Sony Cyber-shot HX1 came nearly a year ago at PMA 2009. A lot can change in the camera world in nine months, but with the ability to fire off full-res frames at 10 fps, the HX1 hasn't lost much of its allure since then. With 1080p HD video and a 20x zoom lens, our tests proved it to be a veritable Swiss army knife of a midsize camera.

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Review
PUBLISHED: 10/9/2009  BY: Adam Crawford
If we told you that the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS looks a little bit like its predecessor, the SX110 IS, we would be lying. It looks nearly identical to the previous model, and the similarities extend to the 10x optical zoom range and 3.0 inch LCD these models share. The improvements are subtle and well-deployed. So should SX110 users invest in an upgrade? Take a look and find out.
FULL STORY (15,198 Reads) | DISCUSSION (2 Replies)

Head to Head: Olympus SP-590 UZ vs. Nikon Coolpix P90
PUBLISHED: 10/8/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
It's time to pull out the "H" word - yes, the holidays are fast approaching, like it or not. And this year, we'd like the gift budget to stretch as far as possible. Thus our Head to Head battle today is an ultrazoom shootout. The Nikon Coolpix P90 and the Olympus SP-590 UZ are matched almost spec for spec, so which camera will give you the most zoom for your buck?
FULL STORY (2,993 Reads) | DISCUSSION (3 Replies)

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR Review
PUBLISHED: 10/5/2009  BY: J. Keenan
Fujifilm touts the FinePix S200EXR as a rival to any entry-level DSLR. They aren't kidding. Packing a Super CCD EXR sensor and a 14.3x zoom range, the S200EXR is every bit as sizable as any compact SLR we've seen. Does this bridge camera live up to its own ad copy, or will it fall short? Take a look at our review.
FULL STORY (23,328 Reads) | DISCUSSION (3 Replies)

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 9/25/2009  BY: J. Keenan
Fujifilm announced the FinePix S200EXR in late July as the successor to their well-reviewed FinePix S100FS ultrazoom. The S200EXR is loaded with unique features, and we've barely scratched the surface of its capabilities, but we just can't keep our first sample images and impressions to ourselves any longer.
FULL STORY (6,305 Reads) | DISCUSSION (0 Replies)

DCR Workshop: Getting the most from your ultrazoom
PUBLISHED: 9/24/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
You completed the daunting task of choosing the perfect ultrazoom from a competitive field of very capable high-zoom, fixed lens cameras. Now that you've made your purchase and you're ready to take it to the streets, consider a few of our tips on how to get the best images from your camera before you set out.
FULL STORY (1,644 Reads) | DISCUSSION (3 Replies)

Kodak EasyShare Z915 Review
PUBLISHED: 9/23/2009  BY: David Rasnake
The Kodak EasyShare Z915 puts a 10x zoom and manual controls in a stylish, compact body. It's attractively styled, just as trendy looking as any Canon or Nikon, and attractively priced to boot. But in a field with so many strong performers, how does the EasyShare Z915 stack up against the competition?
FULL STORY (5,058 Reads) | DISCUSSION (2 Replies)

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Review
PUBLISHED: 9/15/2009  BY: J. Keenan
At first glance, the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS doesn't seem to bring much more to the table than its predecessor, the PowerShot SX10 IS. Same size, same 20x zoom range, same 2.5 inch articulating LCD. The SX20 IS isn't a sweeping remake of the existing model. Instead, it offers valuable incremental improvements to an already capable platform.
FULL STORY (80,083 Reads) | DISCUSSION (4 Replies)

Kodak EasyShare Z950 Review
PUBLISHED: 9/4/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
The Kodak EasyShare Z950 calls to mind early point and shoots Kodak put out when ease of use and bright, colorful images were just about all you wanted from a digital compact. Now Kodak brings the same concepts to a much more advanced camera with manual controls, HD video and a 10x optical zoom. The result? A very capable, very modern compact ultrazoom.
FULL STORY (17,673 Reads) | DISCUSSION (11 Replies)

Samsung announces HZ25W ultrazoom
PUBLISHED: 9/3/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
Samsung has announced the HZ25W, a 12.5 megapixel ultrazoom with a 24x Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom lens. The lens provides a 35mm equivalent focal range of from 26mm to 624mm. The HZ25W also features 720p HD video in H.264 format.
FULL STORY (1,960 Reads) | DISCUSSION (3 Replies)

Nikon Coolpix P90 Review
PUBLISHED: 8/11/2009  BY: J. Keenan
The Nikon Coolpix P90 packs a 24x zoom along with a 12.1 megapixel sensor and an articulating LCD. It's loaded with other features like face detection, but so are most ultrazooms on the market. What does it take to stand out from the crowd? Jim Keenan takes the P90 into the heart of Alaska to bring us this full review.
FULL STORY (18,922 Reads) | DISCUSSION (8 Replies)

Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-FZ35 ultrazoom
PUBLISHED: 7/27/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Panasonic is rolling out a new ultrazoom, the Lumix DMC-FZ35. From the 18x Leica lens to the camera body itself, it shares a lot with its predecessor, the Lumix FZ28. Some light updates, including the addition of AVCHD Lite, keep this model competitive in the ultrazoom market.
FULL STORY (10,197 Reads) | DISCUSSION (4 Replies)

Panasonic slims down with Lumix DMC-FP8 and DMC-ZR1
PUBLISHED: 7/27/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Panasonic announces two new slim point-and-shoot cameras this morning, the Lumix DMC-FP8 and DMC-ZR1. The FP8 boasts the sharp style of an ultra-compact and the ZR1 brings a 0.3mm slim aspherical lens to the high-zoom class. Both models promise faster operation and better energy-efficiency.
FULL STORY (4,363 Reads) | DISCUSSION (3 Replies)