The Canon IXUS 140 / ELPH 130 IS is a 16 Megapixel point-and-shoot compact with an 8x optical zoom and a 3-inch LCD screen. The earlier 2012 IXUS / ELPH range was exclusively built around Canon’s High sensitivity back-illuminated CMOS sensors, with each IXUS / ELPH model carrying the HS suffix. The range also relied…
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The Nikon COOLPIX P520 is a super-zoom camera with a 42x stabilised range and an 18.1 Megapixel sensor. Launched in January 2013, it replaces the COOLPIX P510, which remains in the Nikon product line-up. The newer P520 retains the earlier model’s 24-1000mm f3-5.9 zoom lens, but couples it with an updated sensor that adds two…
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The Nikon COOLPIX L820 is a super-zoom with a 30x optical range and a 3 inch fixed LCD screen. Launched at the beginning of 2013, it replaces the 26x COOLPIX L810 which remains in the range for the time-being. As well as a longer zoom range the new model features an upgraded sensor with the…
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The Canon PowerShot S120 is a pocket camera aimed at the demands of enthusiasts; indeed it remains one of the smallest cameras around with a bright lens, full manual control and support for RAW files. Announced in August 2013, the S120 is the successor to last year’s S110 and shares the same 24-120mm equivalent range,…
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The Canon PowerShot G16 is the latest in a long line of chunky compacts aimed at the demands of enthusiasts. Announced in August 2013 it’s the replacement for the PowerShot G15. The G series has earned a reputation as a serious compact with image quality, performance and handling that won’t disappoint those who’d probably rather…
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The Canon PowerShot SX510 HS is a 12 Megapixel super zoom camera with 30x stabilised optical range and a 3 inch LCD screen. Launched in August 2013 it replaces the one year old PowerShot SX500 IS which is retained in the PowerShot lineup. The SX510 HS is a step down in resolution from the 16…
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The Fujifilm X20 is an advanced compact with a 28-112mm equivalent zoom and a larger sensor than a typical point-and shoot camera. Launched in June 2013, it replaces the Fujifilm X10 with an upgraded sensor that may have the same 12 Megapixel resolution as before, but now employs the same X-trans architecture as Fujifilm’s mirrorless…
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The Panasonic Lumix FZ72, or FZ70 as it’s known in North America, is a super-zoom camera with a 16.1 Megapixel compact sensor and a whopping 60x stabilised optical zoom. That’s the longest zoom range currently available on a compact camera, so in a single bound Panasonic has leapt over the competition including Canon’s best-selling PowerShot…
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The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II is a pocket-sized camera with a large 20 Megapixel sensor and a 3.6x Carl Zeiss zoom with a bright focal ratio. Announced in June 2013, it’s an upgraded version of the original RX100 launched one year previously. Depending on where you look, you may see the new model referred to…
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The Fujifilm X-M1 is the third mirrorless camera to employ the company’s 16 Megapixel X-Trans sensor and the X-mount, which supports a growing range of lenses including the new XC 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 OIS kit zoom. Announced in June 2013, it joins the existing X-Pro1 and X-E1, but is pitched at a broader market than both…
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