With the debut of its new S series line of Coolpix cameras, Nikon has unveiled four inaugural models: the S8200, S6200, S100 and S1200pj, all compact cameras with enhanced zoom ranges, sharing capabilities and HD video.

All four cameras include copious scene and auto modes as well as a smart portrait system, which includes in-camera red-eye fix, face-priority autofocus, smile mode, blink warning and skin softening. The S8200 and S100 will also offer easy panorama mode...

Samsung has added the next iteration to its mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera line. The NX200 includes a 20.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, as well as high-speed continuous shooting (7 frames per second), wide-range ISO (100-12800) and full 1080p HD movie recording.

The NX200 also includes Samsung’s i-Function 2.0 lens, which allows users to control a range of parameters from the lens by quickly toggling between shutter speed, aperture, exposure value, white balance and...

Fujifilm has released FinePix F600 EXR, a 16-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor compact camera that features a new motion-detection mode to reduce subject blur in all lighting conditions.

Notable features include a 15x wide-angle optical zoom lens (the 35mm equivalent of a 24-360mm lens), which can be doubled when using intelligent digital zoom mode, and a one-half-inch 16-megapixel back-side illuminated sensor.

The built-in GPS functionality has been enhanced with...

Canon has released three new PowerShot consumer-end cameras, all of which offer HD video, intelligent image stabilization, 32 different shooting scenes and high-speed burst mode.

The PowerShot Elph 510 HS is an ultrathin compact camera with 12x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens. As an added feature, the 510 HS has a touch-screen shutter release function. With 12.1-megapixel resolution, the 510 HS retails for $349.

The PowerShot Elph 310 HS, which has the same wide-angle lens, does sacrifice a little in...

Olympus has surpassed its compact zoom lens capabilities with the SP-810Z. The lightweight camera can reach magnification of up to 36x with its ultra-wide zoom.

The SP-810Z is outfitted with a 3.0-inch LCD and offers users several new “magic” filters, including the miniature filter (which narrows the depth of focus and saturates color) and the reflection filter.,,

Taking a page from Olympus’ recent line of extreme, outdoor cameras, Nikon has released the Coolpix AW100, a waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof compact.

The hardened AW100 can withstand underwater depths up to 33 feet, is weather resistant to temperatures as low as 14°F and is shock resistant from a drop of up to five feet. The battery-chamber, SD card slot, HDMI mini-connector and USB/audio-video connector have also been securely covered to prevent the invasion of dirt and moisture...

A BSI (back-side illuminated), 12.5-megapixel CMOS sensor and 18x optical zoom with 24x smart zoom technology make the new WB750 compact camera the longest-ever zoom in Samsung’s compact camera portfolio.

With the BSI CMOS sensor, Samsung has been able to reduce image noise and distortion on images taken with its compact camera line. Able to take 10 frames per second in high-speed continuous mode, the WB750 can also shoot full 1080p HD video. Users can...

The E-PM1 is the lightest and smallest of Olympus’ PEN line. Dubbed the “PEN Mini,” the PM1’s 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.5-inch body houses a 12.3-megapixel sensor and a super luminosity AF Illuminator LED beam, which allows the camera to focus faster in low light up to ISO 12800.

Attracting new PEN users, Olympus has also focused on making this the most intuitive PEN camera. A step up from a point-and-shoot camera, the E-PM1 features a one-touch button for up to 29 minutes of 1080i HD video, iAuto and scene select modes, and six built-in art filters...