“The D40 is likely to be Nikon’s only 6mp and entry-level DSLR for awhile. As such, it goes up against the Pentax K100 series, used bodies, high-end compact digicams, and a host of other products. And I think it’ll hold its own.

First, the image quality is excellent. Nikon has proven once again that they know how to suck every last little bit of quality out of the 6mp sensors they’ve been using for more than four years. And amazingly, the included kit lens doesn’t let the sensor down. For those that aren’t trying to shoot wall murals and are satisfied with the size prints you’d get off, say, a really good desktop inkjet, there’s nothing to complain about in image quality until you get to ISO 3200, and even then some will find it usable at smaller print sizes.”

Full review here.

Tags: Nikon D40, Nikon D40x

” The body shape is unchanged, and the FZ8 continues the small SLR look of its predecessors, with a little rubber-clad grip that offers a good hold on the camera. The 2-stage, chromed Shutter Release is perched above the grip, and has the zoom control lever sticking out at the front, making it easy to adjust the zoom’s focal length.

As always, the zoom lever also serves in Playback, presenting thumbnails of the photos as an index sheet when pushed towards the W side, first in groups of 9 images then 25 when the lever is pushed a second time towards the W side, then presenting photos in a calendar view that starts with the current month, and places a tiny thumbnail of the first image of those captured on a specific date. Pressed to the T side, the lever serves to zoom into an image currently displayed on the monitor in increments of 2X, 4X, 8X, and 16X.”

Full review here.

Tags: Panasonic DMC-FZ8

“he PowerShot SD1000 is an ultra-compact camera with retro styling reminiscent of the original film-based ELPH. It’s made of a mix of metal and plastic, and well built for the most part, with a few exceptions. I’ve noticed that the ELPH series cameras are getting more and more plastic these days, which I don’t consider a good thing. The cheap plastic door over the battery/memory card compartment feels especially flimsy. That said, the camera is easy to hold with one hand, and there aren’t too many buttons to confuse you, though I wish they weren’t all flush with the back of the camera. You can get the SD1000 in two different “trims”: silver or black. The camera has a run-of-the-mill 3X zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 105 mm. The LCD has been dramatically improved compared to previous ELPHs, with vibrant color, fingerprint resistance, and very little glare. Kudos to Canon for continuing to include an optical viewfinder — most of the competition ditched them long ago.”

Full review here.

Tags: Canon PowerShot SD1000

“Although the EasyShare C875 is a bit slow and clunky at times, and rather large and heavy for a pocket compact, you’d have a hard job finding a more versatile camera for the same price. Poor low light focusing and flash performance limit its usefulness in social situations, but overall image quality and especially high-ISO performance are very good.”

full review here.

Tags: Kodak EasyShare C875

“The bottom line is that the K10D cannot be beaten feature-wise. It brings some unique features and exposure modes into a very thoughtful and ergonomic design. In terms of image quality, the Canon Digital Rebel XTi and the 8 megapixels Canon EOS 30D still have the advantage, specially at high-ISO. Neither of these cameras have built-in stabilization or weatherproofing though. The XTi has an useful eye-start sensor but its ergonomics and capabilities are limited compared to the K10D. The 30D has the advantage of having a consistent 5 FPS continuous drive which is better suited for action photography.”

full review here.

Tags: Pentax K10D

“The mju725SW is a lovely sleek and shiny beast, it’s possibly over-developed in the feature department but that can’t really be a bad thing. It’s like a digital hybrid - containing all the best bits and not falling down in the design or operation department. It’s small enough to fit in the pocket of a jacket or kagoul but quality wise it must surely be on a par with lower end DSLRs - but then I can’t imagine throwing around one of those in the wet. If you’re into active pursuits or just like being out in the wind and the rain there can be no better travelling companion - it’s built for active service and can take what you throw at it. It could have been created and developed by Q. It just leaves me with one burning question - do I really have to give it back?”

full review here.

Tags: Olympus mju725

“Overall, the Cyber-shot N2 proved to be a responsive shooter. The camera powered up in 1.5 seconds and, in good light, shutter lag was minimal at 0.1 second. We could shoot thereafter every 1.5 seconds without flash, and with forced flash the wait increased marginally to 2 seconds. Burst mode, however, was a tad disappointing with the camera capable of taking only three shots at about 1fps, at maximum resolution in Fine quality setting. Like most digicams, you cannot zoom in during video recording.”

full review here.

Tags: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2

Imaging Resource reivews the Olympus Stylus 770 SW:

“Olympus has made a lot of changes to the Stylus 770 SW, none of them bad; but I’m not as pleased with its appearance. While the 720 SW looked and felt like it was machined from a solid hunk of steel, the 770 SW looks more like aluminum composite. The feel is still solid and hefty, though, which helps stabilize the camera when shooting, unlike the other Stylus cameras we’ve reviewed recently. The shutter button, which I raved about on the 720 SW, is the same on the 770, and easier to release than other Stylus models as well.”

full review here.

Tags: Olympus Stylus 770 SW

Laptop Mag reviews the Canon PowerShot SD900:

“Canon’s PowerShot SD900 squeezes 10-megapixel resolution and a 3X optical zoom into a curvy, titanium body.

This champagne-colored digicam looks stylish and feels solid. At 6.7 ounces and 1.1 inches thick, it easily fit into our pocket. Our only complaint about the appearance is how easily the SD900 smudges. After only a few minutes of handling, the camera was loaded with fingerprints.”

full review here.

Tags: Canon PowerShot SD900

Steves Digicams reviews the Pentax Optio W20:

“The W20 is designed for being rugged yet stylish. Every seam in the camera is protected with rubber sealant and an interlocking design to resist the enemies of all electronics including dust, pressure, and moisture. Without ever protruding from the camera body, the camera’s 3X optical zoom can capture images as close as 0.36 inch. The battery and SD card are held safely behind a special water-tight locking mechanism. The W20’s slim size makes it easy to fit into a pocket or purse.”

full review here.

Tags: Pentax Optio W20