compact camera
Under threat: five endangered gadgets
The consumer technology landscape never stands still. We’re always striving for cheaper, faster and more efficient ways of doing things, moving constantly forward towards new possibilities and new…
Pentax launches waterproof, shockproof GPS camera
As cameras on mobile phones get better and better, it’s getting more difficult to justify a dedicated compact camera. The new Pentax WG-1 GPS camera has enough features to help it stand out though,...
Pentax outs Optio RS1500 'chameleon cam'
If you’re a fan of cheap and cheerful in the literal sense, you may already know the Pentax Optio RS1000 for its blend of affordability and the ability to chop and change the front of the camera to…
Pentax Optio S1 – fuss-free compact
Pentax has announced the Optio S1, a no-frills compact camera aimed at budget-conscious snappers who still want a half-decent spec sheet.The stylish aluminium design gets things off to a good start,...
Sigma goes old-school with the DP2x
Not all camera makers are obsessed with cramming kitchen sinks into their compact creations.Take Sigma, for example. It’s new DP2x compact has a fixed lens, a movie mode only capable of capturing…
Olympus announces new VR Series super-zooms
Olympus has updated its VR Series range with the top-end VR-320 and VR-330, while also adding the sub-£100 VG-110 to the other end of its compact camera portfolio.The new VR Series duo join the…
Speedy Ricoh CX5 compact cam announced
Ricoh has unveiled its latest compact camera contender, the CX5.Coming just six months after its predecessor the CX4 went on sale, it’s probably not much of a surprise to hear that most of the C5’s…
Samsung outs stylish ST6500 snapper
Samsung has announced a host of new compact cameras for 2011, headed up by the good-looking ST6500.The ST6500 features an angled top surface that sweeps upwards around the lens, which Samsung says…
Olympus SP-610UZ: 22x zoom on a budget
Super-zoom compacts are all the rage these days, combining as they do the shooting versatility of a DSLR with the convenience of a full compact.The problem tends to be price, so it certainly raises…
Olympus toughens up Tough cameras
They’re already recognised as some of the toughest rugged snappers out there, but Olympus has added an extra layer of butch to its Tough range of compact cameras fresh for another year of defying the…
Olympus XZ-1 heads flurry of new compacts
It’s a busy time of year for camera makers, as witnessed by a spate of rumours regarding soon-to-launch new arrivals on the compact front.The official announcements are likely to come thick and fast…
Fujifilm's F300 all-rounder out now
Fujifilm’s sleek new FinePix F300EXR compact has arrived on UK soil, and brings with it an impressive array of features for the discerning compact photographer.Its 12-megapixel resolution may be…
