The 8 megapixel Samsung Digimax S800, 6 megapixel Samsung Digimax S600 and 5 megapixel Samsung Digimax S500 point and shoot digital cameras are announced today. All three models offer a 2.4 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. The S800, S600 and S500 are expected to hit the market in early 2006.
‘S’ series point and shoot digital cameras to be launched
- 5, 6, and 8 megapixels, all with 3x optical zoom
- Easy and quick operation
- Ergonomic design with camera grip
- Large and Vivid TFT LCD (2.4 inch)
The ‘S’ series is great for family use and for anyone wanting ease and convenience. Purchasers can choose from a variety of models: 5, 6, and 8 megapixels in Silver or Black shades.
The ‘S’ series comes with an Effect Key allowing the user to adjust the colour of the photos being taken and also add various creative effects. The range also has an easy mode dial that allows the user to move between portrait, night pictures, and movies, swiftly, depending on the situation.
The ‘S’ series has a larger LCD screen for clearer picture quality. Printing out pictures is easy via PictBridge which enables an image to be printed directly to a connected compatible printer - without a PC.
‘S’ series, a digital camera range for the entire family, features video capabilities (MPEG4, VGA, 30fps) which means it can even double as a camcorder. Advanced features allow “in camera” movie editing and a pause function during recording.
The Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“Compared to some competing entry-level models that take AA batteries the new Nikon Coolpix L2 has very limited manual control particularly when it comes to ISO light sensitivity adjustment. The L2 makes up for its lack of control, however, with a robust automatic feature set that’s helps make picture-taking easier for the entry-level shooter. While it’s not the fastest camera in its class, the Nikon L2 does capture very nice images in adequate lighting conditions with its 6MP sensor and 3x Zoom Nikkor lens, making it a decent, if somewhat limited, snapshooter.”
PRO :
Slimmed down stylish design in attractive gun-metal grey color
Well-built body with smooth curves; easy to hold
Good quality lens provides decent overall sharpness
Images had good color even under harsh lighting
Excellent macro performance
Loads of helpful scene "assist" options for novices
Handy explanations from context sensitive Guide
D-Lighting corrects underexposed images right in the camera
Helpful Best Shot Selector feature
Face Priority AF knows how to take a portrait
Red-Eye eliminated in camera with post processing
CON
Max ISO sensitivity limited to 200 and always set automatically
Slower than average shutter response
3x zoom control is noisy and slow
Resolution low for 2-inch LCD screen
High image noise in dim light and when flash is used at distances much beyond 11 feet
Modest battery life
No Shutter, Aperture priority, or manual exposure modes (common in entry-level cameras though)
Below average speed from shot to shot
A little slow to clear the buffer memory, and very slow shot to shot after buffer fills
No "Hide & Show" feature for info display in playback
L2 is slow. AA batteries are the winning point because extended life of usages till your camera dies. Rechargeable batteries are better in power but suck when they are out of production. Camera will be useless if no spare rechargeable batteries on the market and these batteries production lifespan usually 2 to 3 yrs and till while stock lasts.