The Digital Camera Reviews

The Olympus SP-560UZ Digital Camera is an 8.0 megapixel and a 18x optical zoom lens making sure you get your shots properly whatever your subjects are. This camera has one of the most pwoerful lenses in the world that’s great for taking all types of photos. Add to this the mechanical sensor-shift image stabilization feature as well as the new TruePic Turbo III image processor with face detection and you get an ideal camera for the hobbyist.

This digital camera has a hand grip that’s made of molded rubber that makes the camera safe even if you have sweaty palms. The Stabilization feature reduces the effects of camera shake common not only among compact cameras but in other categories as well. But this is not just a still camera since you also get to record AVI movies that are of TV-quality.

The 2.5 inch LCD display screen allows you to preview your photos to make sure you get only good shots. If you are shooting in low light then you can still expect great shots with the Bright Capture technology.

The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1080 digital camera has a 10.1 megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom. It’s a compact camera that is very handy and light at only 125 grams and a measurement of 3.6×2.2×0.9 inches.

This camera boasts of the face detection technology Casio’s YouTube video mode which allows you to create movies using YouTube settings. Plus, there is a software application which alllows you to upload your movies to YouTube instantly.

Get the benefits of the camera’s anti shake feature which provides a faster shutter speed thus reducing image blurs even when the subject is in motion or the photographers is constantly on the go.

Your family can benefit from an easy-to-carry camera that is packed with features that will allow you to take great photos even while hiking or swimming without worrying about damaging the camera. If this need rings a bell then take a look at the Olympus Stylus 840 digital camera.

The Olympus Stylus 840 is a splash-resistance camera which means less worry about having to soak and mess it up while taking photos of family members who are taking a nice summer dip in the cool waters. It is safe even when exposed to the rain but only up to a ertaine xtent since it is not waterproof.

You can easily slid this 8.0 megapixel with 5x optical zoom camera inside your pocket and it is fairly light at 130 grams so it is easy to bring along even with short notice.

It has a large enough HyperCrystal LCD screen at 2.7 inches which you can use to frame your subjects since it does not have an optical viewfinder. It has sensor shift image stabilization feature which reduces blurs. It has a minimal 15MB of internal memory but you can expand with the xDPicture Card storage.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 is not much different from the previosu Panasonic models like the DMC-LZ5. While both haev almost the same features, the LZ7 is a bith bulky but with a higher 7.2 megapixel resolution. The LZ7 boasts of new features found in other top end compact cameras like Optical Image Stabilization and blur warning which makes sure you get clear and crisp photos.

One of the most common problems when shooting photos is bad lighting and movement of the subject and the High Sensitivity mode of the DMC-LZ7 which provides up to 3,200 ISO will help you get better shots despite these conditions.

Aside from the high pixel resolution you also get a 6x optical zoom lens, 4x digital zoom and a 9x Extended Optical Zoom which lowers the resolution to 3 megapixel so you minimize loss of quality.

What is nice about the LZ7 is the Easy Zoom feature which provides a shortcut to the main zoom settings. By just pressing the button next to the shutter button, you can choose one zoom setting from another. It has a 2.5 inch LCD monitor for previews, with a high angle option that is ideal for getting overhead shots when in a crowded place.

 

The ViviCam 6320 is a 6 megapixel camera and a 4x optical zoom with the same problems encountered by those who probably own or previously owned a Vivitar camera and that is the sloow shutetr speed. By the time the camera shutter clicks the subject is already gone.

While this camera is fairly cheap and has a 2.4 inches LCD screen, it seems impossibel to take photos of children and animals and those who just can’t sit still for a portrait shot! The photos are also blurry and dark so don’t expect winning photos here.

Well at least you can take advantage of the Pictbridge to print your own photos but that may be foolhardy since you would probably need to edit them first to make them clearer.

The ViviCam 6150 digital camera by Vivitar is a compact camera that is ideal for beginners. If you have young adult children in the family who wants their own digicam then the price and basic features of the ViviCam 6150 will suit them fine.

However, if you regularly tinker with your camera although you may not be a professional photographers and you know what you want then this digital camera may bore you to death. Specific mention on the shutter speed that is not so speedy.

The ViviCam 6150 is a 6 megapixel camera with a typical 2-inch LCD screen. You can match this with the Vivitar ViviCam 6150s PictBridge so you can print your own photos even without a computer.

This camera however only has a 16MB internal memory so you might be short on storrage capacity unless you avail of the optional external memory of up to 1GB.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 is similar to the H7 model but the H9 which is priced at $399 is best for those who usually shoot outdoors with children, sports and animals as subjects although the H7 is a lot cheaper.

This 8.1 megapixel camera with 15x optical zoom boasts of an optical stabilization and SteadyShot stabilization features to make sure you get clearer photos, avoiding blurs common in handheld cameras with slow shutter speeds or those with higher optical zoom.

The DSC-H9 has a 3 inches LCD tilting screen with a higher resolution has an Advanced Sports Mode which is ideal for shooting sports events with lots of movements and Nightshot system which allows you to take photos even in darkness using an Infrared light.

And once you’re done shooting photos, you can share them or view them in HDTV screens.