Nikon Coolpix S6300
Nikon just introduced the Coolpix S6300 digital camera. While it may share similar design cues as the Coolpix S3300 and S4300, make no mistake here – the Coolpix S6300 packs a superior set of features, including a backlit image sensor for better image quality and various shooting effects, huge 10X optical zoom lens and much better Full HD movie mode.
- 16 megapixel backlit CMOS imaging sensor
- 10X optical zoom: 25 – 250 mm lens
- Optical image stabilizer
- 2.7 inch LCD (230,000 pixels)
- Scene Auto Selector and point-and-shoot modes; No manual controls
- Camera effects and in-camera panorama mode
- Full HD 1080p movie mode with stereo sound
- Takes SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Uses a lithium-ion battery
- Available in February for $200
- Comes in your choice of silver, black, blue or red
Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Coolpix S4300
Nikon has just brought out a pair of slim and stylish (and affordable too!) point-and-shoot cameras. The twins, Coolpix S3300 and Coolpix S4300, sport nearly identical feature sets except the S4300 has a bigger LCD which is also a touchscreen, different color choices and slightly more internal memory.
- 16 megapixel CCD imaging sensor
- 6X optical zoom: 26 – 156 mm lens
- Optical image stabilizer
- Coolpix S3300: 2.7 inch LCD (230,000 pixels)
Coolpix S4300: 3 inch touchscreen LCD (460,000 pixels)
- Scene Auto Selector and point-and-shoot modes; No manual controls
- Standard HD 720p movie mode
- Takes SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Uses a lithium-ion battery
- Available in February for $140 (Coolpix S3300) and $170 (Coolpix S4300)
- Coolpix S3300: Comes in your choice of silver, black, purple, pink or red
Coolpix S4300: Comes in your choice of silver, black, purple, white or red
Nikon Coolpix L810
Nikon also brought out a new entry-level super zoom model, the Coolpix L810 which offers a lot of optical zoom for a lower price tag compared to higher-end ultra zoom models. Of course, you just get point-and-shoot operation here but again, anyone needing just a simple camera with a lot of zoom will probably be satisfied.
- 16 megapixel CCD imaging sensor
- 26X optical zoom: 23 – 585 mm (f3.1 – f5.9) lens
- Optical image stabilizer
- 3 inch LCD (921,000 pixels)
- No manual controls
- 720p movie mode
- Takes SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Uses 4 AA batteries
- Available in February for $270
- Comes in your choice of black, red or blue
Nikon Coolpix L26
Nikon brought out a new entry-level Coolpix model today. The Coolpix L26 sports a basic set of shooting features which should satisfy the needs of anyone wanting ‘just a camera’.
- 16 megapixel CCD imaging sensor
- 5X optical zoom: 26 – 130 mm (f3.2 – f6.5) lens
- 3 inch LCD (230,000 pixels)
- No manual controls
- 720p movie mode
- Takes SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Uses 2 AA batteries
- Available in February for $120
- Comes in your choice of silver, black or red
Nikon Coolpix S30 rugged camera
Nikon has just announced a new basic but rugged digital camera. The camera is probably the cheapest new rugged camera in the market ever, but also packs features which are sub-entry level. Still, I’d imagine the camera makes a good candidate for folks who always want a rugged camera by their side or a camera to give to kids and toddlers.
- 10 megapixel CCD imaging sensor
- Waterproof (3 meters/9.8 feet), shockproof (0.8 meters/2.6 feet) and dustproof
- 3X optical zoom: 29 – 87 mm (f3.3 – f5.9) lens
- 2.7 inch LCD (230,000 pixels)
- No manual controls
- Movie mode
- Takes SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Uses 2 AA batteries
- Available in February for $120
- Comes in your choice of white, blue or pink
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 (also known as Lumix TZ30)
As the camera maker that essentially established the travel-zoom camera market, Panasonic has come a long way since the original compact super-zoom, the Lumix TZ1, they launched years ago.
The all new Lumix ZS20 (also known as the Lumix TZ30) packs a similar set of features as the Lumix ZS15 also launched today, but ups the ante with a high-resolution image sensor, more optical zoom, addition of a touchscreen, GPS, better movie mode and more body color options.
- 14 megapixel MOS imaging sensor
- 20X optical zoom: 24 – 480 mm (f3.3 – f6.4) lens
- Power OIS Optical image stabilization
- 3 inch touchscreen LCD
- Intelligent Auto with scene modes, blur reduction, smart sharpening and other effects/options
- Full manual controls for exposure
- In-camera panning Panorama Shot mode
- HDR feature and multi-shot layering Handheld Nightshot and Motion Deblur modes
- 10 FPS continuous shooting mode up to 10 photos
- Built-in GPS with maps and landmark naming
- Full HD 1080p 60p movie mode with Dolby Digital stereo sound and optical zoom
220 FPS High-speed/slow motion movie option available
- Takes SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Uses a lithium-ion battery
- Available in March for $350
- Comes in your choice of black, silver, white or red
Panasonic Lumix ZS15 (also known as Lumix TZ25)
Panasonic continued their annual release cycle of their compact super-zoom (also known as travel zoom) cameras today with the Lumix ZS15, a relatively small camera with plenty of optical zoom and lots of features including manual controls and new multi-shot layering modes. Check it out.
- 12 megapixel MOS imaging sensor
- 16X optical zoom: 24 – 384 mm (f3.3 – f5.9) lens
- Power OIS Optical image stabilization
- 3 inch LCD (460,000 pixels)
- Intelligent Auto with scene modes, blur reduction, smart sharpening and other effects/options
- Full manual controls for exposure (no RAW)
- In-camera panning Panorama Shot mode
- HDR feature and multi-shot layering Handheld Nightshot and Motion Deblur modes
- 10 FPS continuous shooting mode up to 4 photos
- Full HD 1080p 60i movie mode with mono sound and optical zoom
- Takes SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Uses a lithium-ion battery
- Available in March for $280
- Comes in your choice of black or silver
Panasonic Lumix TS4 (also known as Lumix FT4)
The higher end of the two rugged cameras Panasonic released today is the Lumix TS4 (also known as the Lumix FT4 in some places). Unlike its more basic sibling the Lumix TS20, the Lumix TS4 here packs in slightly more zoom, a much more rugged body, built-in GPS, more powerful image stabilization, three components that make the details of precisely where your photos were taken (a compass, barometer and altimeter) and better movie mode.
- 12 megapixel hi-speed CCD imaging sensor
- Waterproof (12 meters/40 feet), shockproof (2 meters/6.6 feet) freezeproof (-10C/14F) and dustproof
- 4.6X optical zoom: 28 – 128 mm (f3.3 – f5.9) lens
- More effective Power OIS Optical image stabilization
- 2.7 inch LCD (230,000 pixels)
- Intelligent Auto with scene modes
Some manual controls and interval shooting option
- In-camera Panorama Shot mode and shooting effects
- Built-in GPS with maps and landmark naming, compass, barometer and altimeter (for altitude and depth)
- Full HD 1080p 60i movie mode with mono sound, optical zoom and LED
- Takes SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Uses a lithium-ion battery
- Available in March for $400
- Comes in your choice of black, orange, blue or red
