Are you looking for a new point-and-shoot camera? Canon Powershot S90 may just be the camera that you’re looking for. Canon Powershot S90 is one of Canon’s S-series models. Like the other Powershot S-series models, the Canon Powershot S90 features manual controls, LCD viewing and image stabilizer. However, the key Canon Powershot s90 features are its Lens Control Ring, RAW shooting, 10 million pixels sensor, fast f/2.0-4.9 maximum aperture, lens covering the 28-105 mm range, Dual Anti-Noise system, Smarter Scene Detection, Low light mode, DIGIC 4 image processer and HD output.

The Canon Powershot S90 is really a pocket sized powerhouse camera. It’s perfect for DSLR owners who are looking for a more portable alternative. Among the Canon Powershot S90 features, its selling point is probably its lens speed, which reaches up to f2. Another selling point is its wide-angle lens that is great for landscape shots as well as group photos. Moreover, it’s cool control ring works almost like a DSLR. This control is where you can adjust your ISO, white balance, shutter speed, focus or zoom.

Compared to the other Powershot S-series model, S90 is quite bulky. This may be a problem for consumers who are looking for a more tiny and portable cameras. However, for those who are looking for a more compact DSLR-like camera then Powershot S90 is for you.

The Canon Powershot S90 retail price is around $430.

At first glance, Nikon D3x looks to be a clone of the Nikon D3, with twice the megapixels and price. Though after a more thorough analysis of both cameras, the differences between the two are revealed. Nikon D3x specifically targetted the professional photographers, who need and require higher resolution images, and image quality.

Nikon D3x’s key feature and selling point is its 24.5 megapixel FX-Format (35.9 x 24.00 mm) CMOS sensor. With this format, it allows professional photographers to shoot and keep large amounts of image data. Because of this, D3x is able to deliver sharp and vibrant images even when it is enlarged to billboard size proportions.

With the huge amount of image data available for each picture, memory shouldn’t be a concern. Nikon D3x is equipped with a Dual CF card slot that provides overflow, backup and copy options.

Another attractive feature of the Nikon D3x is that it allows low noise ISO sensitivity. Amazingly, Nikon D3x ISO settings are versile and extendable; it’s ISO ranges from 50-6400. Combine this with one of Nikon D3x’s 51-point AF system modes, and you’ll get an accurate and razor-sharp picture, even in low light situations.

Nikon D3x also comes in 2 live view shooting modes, 100% viewfinder coverage, guaranteed 4,400 images per battery charge and continuous shooting up to 5 fps at full FX-format resolution.

All of these though come in a $7,000 price tag. If you’re a new budding photographer, Nikon D3x may just be too heavy for you.

You may also want to check out:

• Nikon COOLPIX S9100
• Nikon D3x
• Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

The Cyber-shot Digital Camera TX1 boasts its 10.2 Megapixel “Exmor R” CMOS image sensor along with its Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens with 4x Optical Zoom. The Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX1 has a 3 inch Clear Photo LCD Plus Touch Screen that allows you to go over your images by simply touching the display with your fingers. The Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX1 also has an Anti Motion Blur Mode that allows you to capture sharper and cleaner images even when your subject is moving.

Another exciting feature of the Cyber-shot Digital Camera TX1 include: Sweep Panorama mode that allows the camera to shoot images continuously at high speed. The images produced will then be stitched together using the camera’s automatic position adjustment that will create a breathtaking panoramic image.

Nikon presents to the consumer market the COOLPIX S620 which is considered as the camera device with the fastest startup time in its category. It also features a high ISO 6400 functionality that can be applied to any size of image. The 12.2 effective megapixels which delivers high resolution imagery is supported by the 4000 by 3000 pixels display. The S620 makes use of the 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens that allows the user to ably view the image on its 2.7-inch LCD monitor. The optical lens is supported by image stabilization technology as well as motion detection to allow for maximum sharpness and steady photographs. For complete Nikon COOLPIX reviews and Nikon COOLPIX price list, visit the official Nikon Website.

You may also want to check out:

• Nikon COOLPIX S9100
• Nikon D3x
• Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

For those interested in digital photography, the Nikon D3X is one device that is worth looking into. Using the Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor, it allows the photographer to make use of 24.5 effective megapixels in every shot. The noise control from ISO 100 up to ISO 1600 is considered by many as exceptional. The EXPEED image processing system that is incorporated into the Nikon D3X makes use of a robust CPU capable of 16-bit processing of shot images. This device was also designed to implement a 5fps continuous shooting feature under FX format and up to 7fps using DX crop mode. The Scene Recognition System used by Nikon generates more accurate AWB, AE, and AF results. For Nikon D3X prices and additional information, check out the Nikon website.

Nikon releases to the market the Nikon P6000 (COOLPIX) which can generate up to 13.5 effective megapixels resulting in high quality and high resolution images. Capable of 4x zoom function using NIKKOR lens, it features a wide angle capability of 28mm. The Nikon P6000 is mounted with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor that allows for wide viewing angle in high resolution. The LCD also features an anti-reflection coating for proper image viewing. File format that is supported by this camera includes RAW. An interesting feature is the built-in GPS which allows for the recording of shot locations as geotags.

You may also want to check out:

• Nikon COOLPIX S9100
• Nikon D3x
• Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V