Friday, September 2, 2011

three new cameras from samsung : the 20.3-megapixel, interchangeable lens NX200, the LCD-flipping MV800 and compact 18x zoom WB750.

The Samsung NX200 follows on the heels of the NX100, announced just last year, and improves on its predecessor in a number of ways.
The NX200 will sport a 20.3-megapixel APS-C image sensor, 1080/30p H.264 HD video capture, feature 7fps still shooting, an ISO range of 100-12800, and also retain the 3-inch AMOLED screen of the original. That represents a pretty significant upgrade on paper over the NX100, with its 14-megapixel image sensor and underwhelming 720/30p HD video.

In addition to the NX200, Samsung is also announcing two fixed-lens models today. The first of these, dubbed the MV800, stands out for its 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD, which flips out and up a full 180-degrees. This allows framing from behind, above, or even directly in front of the camera; a new technique for Samsung's "DualView" product line. 
The MV800 will be a 16.1 megapixel model, with a 5x optical zoom and 26mm wide-angle lens. To our delight, this camera will also come with the latest version of Samsung's in-camera editing suite, including "Magic Frame." So expect an influx of silly editorial staff pictures.
Finally, Samsung is also announcing the WB750, a compact camera with an extra long 18x optical zoom lens manufactured by Schneider Optics.

The WB750 will feature a redesigned CMOS sensor and image processor, with an effective resolution of 12.5 megapixels. Samsung claims the camera is capable of 10 frames per second continuous shooting.
This model will be capable of full-HD 1080p video, with 10 megapixel image capture available during shooting. Shutter priority, aperture priority, and full manual exposure modes will all be supported.



The Fujifilm X10 will be available in early November.

Fujifilm has announced the X10, a premium compact camera that features a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and the same old-school styling as its predecessor, the X100.
The X10's sensor is a 2/3-inch type, paired with an f/2.0 wide-angle lens capable of 4x optical zoom. That zoom is adjusted via a manual lens ring that doubles as an on/off switch. At the top of the magnesium alloy body, the upper control deck features manual mode and exposure dials, similar to the ones found on the X100.

While the X10 will be a step down from the X100, the specs sheet is impressive nonetheless. Framing is accomplished via either a built-in optical viewfinder or the 2.8-inch 460,000-dot LCD. All traditional shooting modes are available, including Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Full Manual. The X10 is also capable of RAW shooting and processing, 1080p video recording, and full resolution continuous shooting at 7 frames per second.
Pricing information has not yet been made public, but it will be less than the $1,200 X100. The Fujifilm X10 will be available in early November.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2011/09/fujifilm-announces-the-x10-premium-compact-camera/1