Five interesting cameras to look out for

In the past, camera manufacturers tried to outdo each other in the megapixel fray. But these days, savvy shutterbugs know that a good digicam has more than just a high-resolution sensor. To stand out from the crowd and appeal to more consumers, imaging brands have recently announced a slew of new point-and-shoots which do more than take photographs.

Nikon has a shooter with an onboard projector, while Fujifilm is attempting to introduce 3D photography to the masses. Samsung is trying to outwit competitors with shooters sporting dual LCDs, and Sony has unveiled a new imaging sensor suited for taking pictures in low-light conditions. Will consumers take to these features? We'll find out when these snappers get launched in the coming months.

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	1.	Nikon Coolpix S1000pj   First take In the past year, we've seen projector technology take a new turn. 3M announced a pocket projector last year, and mobile phone OEMs have added such a feature into some handsets as well. But no imaging brand has implemented a projector into cameras, which makes perfect sense if you want to share your snaps with more people. All that is about to change because today Nikon unveiled the Coolpix S1000pj, possibly the world's first point-and-shoot with a built-in projector. First take | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1   First take Apart from announcing the Super CCD EXR technology at the Cologne-based Photokina imaging tradeshow last year, Fujifilm also showcased a prototype of a 3D digital camera. In the past, you would have need stereoscopic shooters which are typically film-based. Digital versions of such snappers require you to fix two similar cameras side-by-side and press the shutter at the same time. You then need to print the pictures and use special accessories such as 3D glasses or dedicated computer programs to view the images in 3D. All that is about to change with the FinePix Real 3D W1, possibly the world's first consumer 3D digicam. First take | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Samsung ST550   First take When digital cameras first became popular, camera manufacturers competed aggressively in the megapixel war to stand out from one another. These days, the resolution fray has taken a backseat, with brands distinguishing themselves by unique features instead. Fujifilm recently debuted 3D imaging, Nikon surprised with an onboard projector, while Sony implemented the new Exmor R sensors in its TX1 and WX1. First take | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1   First take For sleek and stylish cameras, the Sony Cyber-shot T series is one of the top choices in the market. Today, the Japanese electronics giant introduces a more powerful sub-category to this family of shooters. The 10.2-megapixel TX1 retains the same, slim profile of its siblings such as the T90, but this new model has a couple of nifty features which makes taking good pictures an easier task. Also, Sony used a new sensor, the Exmor R (first seen on the superzoom HX1), which claims to be twice as sensitive to light. How did it fare? Here are our early impressions. First take | See full specs | Rate this
	5.	Samsung ST500   Resolution 12 megapixels Optical zoom range 4.6x (28mm to 128.8mm) LCD size 3 inch with haptic feedback (back), 1.5 inch (front) Storage type microSD Max video resolution 1280 x 720 pixels at 30fps Still image format JPEG Face/Smile recognition Yes Dimensions 99.8 x 59.8 x 18.9 mm See full specs | Rate this