One of the strong contenders in the world of digital cameras for performance, Canon has launched the Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS SD790. With this camera, Canon has announced its entry into the ultra-modern era of digital cameras. The SD790 is an ultra-compact, ultra-stylish and ultra-modern digital camera with excellent features like image stabilization, a 3" LCD, and 3 x optical zoom lens, VGA video recording, face detection focus and 10 megapixel sensor. The camera is available in a metal silver body and measures 91.6 x 56.8 x 20.9mm (excluding the protrusions). Styling and Build Quality The styling of the Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS SD790 is smooth and the overall layout of the controls as well as the buttons is quite good making it user friendly. The Canon IXUS SD790's scrolling wheel is replete with multiple functions and fairly easy to use. Ergonomically, the camera looks and feels good and over and above that, it has a solid built. Screen The Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS SD790 has a screen resolution of 230,000 pixels and you can even see the screen with ease even in bright sunlight. The display will show aperture settings, shutter speed, ISO, shots remaining, focus area, and other camera ...

Released earlier this year, the Olympus Mju Stylus 1030SW has joined the Mju bandwagon in style. We are talking of an ultra compact and yet very tough digital camera that is going to revolutionize the concept of making slimmer and tougher digital cameras. The strong point of the Mju Stylus 1030SW is that it has been designed to withstand certain natural elements like rain or water, electrical shock, snow and dust. This 10 megapixel wonder comes with a strong metal body and in three colors: silver, black and green. The 1030SW measures approx. 93.2 x 61.4 x 21.3 mm (excluding the protrusions). Styling and Build Quality The layout of various functional buttons as well as other controls on the Olympus Mju Stylus 1030SW is quite handy. The shutter release and the zoom control are also good while the mode dial has been positioned in such a way that it is easy to switch from one mode to another using your thumb. The 1030SW has a solid and robust look and feel but at the same time, it can easily fit into your pocket. Screen The LCD screen display in the Olympus Mju Stylus 1030SW is 230,000 pixels, which is very good. The display ...

Olympus is famous for their Digital SLR's and the new digital Mju Stylus series of D-SLRs have become hot commodity in the world of digital cameras. So when the Olympus Evolt E-420 Digital SLR has been launched, it comes as no surprise that this DSLR packs a lot of punch. The Evolt E-420 is truly a take it anywhere DSLR especially because of the new 25mm lens. The ergonomic and futuristic design of the camera is not for everyone and the fact that it is smaller than the Nikon D60 and the Canon Rebel TX makes it a photographer's delight. The price is a little steep at $599. Styling and Build Quality The Olympus Evolt E-420 Digital SLR oozes style and has a well-built, sturdy and compact body. One of the new features is the larger LCD apart from a few changes on the right hand grip, which makes it more easy to use. Lens The Olympus Evolt E-420 Digital SLR is available with the body only, with a 25mm pancake lens or with a F3.5-5.6 14 - 42 mm standard lens. The 14 - 42 mm lens will give you a field-of-view of 28 - 84 mm. On the other hand the new ...

The 8-megapixel Sony Cybershot DSC-W130 is a nice feature-packed digicam with face detection feature, 2.5 inch LCD, image stabilization and plenty of other functions. One of the most powerful functions in the DSC-W130 is the D-Range Optimizer that helps to retrieve any loss of details in an image with ease. On the outside the DSC-W130 seems to be a maze of controls but the truth is that all of them are easy to use and well-defined. A small and compact camera, this Sony Cybershot offers value for money at $230. The dimensions of the W130 are 3.5x2.3x0.9 inches. Styling and Build Quality The Sony Cybershot DSC-W130 is as thin as a playing cards deck and has a metallic body, look and finish. The only plastic components in the camera are the battery door and the memory car slot. The various controls of the camera have been placed well although the size of some of the buttons can be a hindrance. The W-130 is available in multiple colors like Pink, Black, and Silver. Screen The 2.5 inches LCD display on the Sony Cybershot DSC-W130 has only 115,200 pixels. Timing and Shutter Lag The Sony Cybershot DSC-W130 offers a 1.8-second waiting period from power-on to taking your first ...

Canon, a strong contender in the digital camera market along with Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, and Sony has introduced the Canon Powershot A590 IS. Canon has previously taken out some inspiring models in the Powershot range but the Canon Powershot A590 IS is an achievement. In making this camera, it seems like Canon has focused more on substance rather than style and thus they have ended up making a great product. The 8-megapixel Canon Powershot A590 IS has everything you can possibly want in a digital camera and more. The looks blend in smoothly with the ultra-slim features and it can definitely shoot great pictures for $200. Styling and Build Quality The Powershot A590 IS has rounded edges, which give the camera a retro flair and add to the aesthetics of the camera. The switches and buttons of the Powershot A590 IS look and feel solid; although some of the buttons like mode dial zoom toggle, and the shooting/playback mode, offer some resistance. Display/Viewfinder Like most of the PowerShot cameras in Canon's catalogue, the A590 has retained the Canon optical viewfinder. Although, you will wonder what to do with a viewfinder when you have an LCD screen, the truth is that it is better to have ...