Wednesday 20 January 2010

Samsung NX10

  • Launched: January 2010
  • Type: SLR style hybrid
  • Sensor size: APS-C 
  • Resolution: 14.6 megapixels
  • Lenses: Samsung NX/i-Function
  • Key features: None
  • Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: The NX10 was the first SLR style hybrid to use an APS-C sized sensor. It's a good camera for both beginners and enthusiasts, and it's no larger than a Micro Four Thirds hybrid. It's been updated replaced by the NX11.

    Sunday 17 January 2010

    Ricoh GXR

    • Launched: January 2010
    • Type: Compact style hybrid
    • Sensor size: APS-C or 1/1.7-inch
    • Resolution: 10-12.3 megapixels
    • Lenses: Ricoh GXR system
    • Key features: Interchangeable camera-lens units
    • Links: Press release | Product page
    Summary: Unique hybrid camera where you change whole lens-sensor units rather than just the lens. It's inefficient in that each unit costs more, but allows sensor/lens pairings optimised for different kinds of photography. Designed for enthusiasts and pros.

      Wednesday 6 January 2010

      Sony Alpha a450

      • Launched: January 2010
      • Type: Digital SLR
      • Sensor size: APS-C 23.4 x 15.6mm
      • Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
      • Lenses: Sony a mount
      • Key features: 7fps continuous shooting, in-built anti-shake, HDR mode
      • Links: Press releaseProduct page
      Summary: Intermediate-level D-SLR that fits between the low-cost a290/390 and the a500/550, but in fact it beats the a500/550's specs with 7fps continuous shooting, a high-capacity battery  and one of Sony's new14-megapixel CMOS sensors.