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Digicams coming your way

By Damian Koh
06/02/2007
URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcameras/0,39001469,39358269,00.htm

Shopping for a spanking new digital camera this holiday season? We have all (well, almost all) the resources you need including buying guides and our top 10 charts. However, we also understand sometimes that those units you see in stores just aren't your thing, so we've compiled a list of new shooters coming your way. Do bear in mind that manufacturers don't usually set firm dates on when new cameras will hit the market, so keep your fingers crossed.


Digicams to own
Here are some of the most anticipated shooters coming your way.


Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30

(Slim ultracompact with 28mm wide-angle lens)


Samsung i7

(Rotatable 3.0-inch LCD panel)


Olympus SP-550 UZ

(Prosumer with 18x optical zoom)


Olympus Mju 770SW

(Shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and 100kg loadproof)


Casio Exilim EX-V7

(Casio's first digicam with optical image stabilization)


Fujifilm FinePix F40fd

(Dual memory card slot for SD and xD-Picture Cards)


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    Model name Availability Specifications
    Feb 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 5 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 4x
    LCD: 2.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Feb 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.1 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 4x
    LCD: 2.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Feb 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 10.1 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.6-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Feb 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.6-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Feb 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.1-megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: xD-Picture Card


    Model name Availability Specifications
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 7x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 6.3 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 8.3 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 8.3 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 6.3 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: xD-Picture Card


    Model name Availability Specifications
    Mar 2007
    Type: Digital SLR
    Sensor resolution: 12.34 megapixels
    Optical zoom: By lens
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.1 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: xD-Picture Card
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 6 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 4x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard


    Model name Availability Specifications
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 6 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 10x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 10x
    LCD: 3.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Prosumer
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 12x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 3.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard


    Model name Availability Specifications
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 6 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 3.0-inch
    Storage type: N.A.


    Model name Availability Specifications
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.4-inch
    Storage type: Memory Stick DUO
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.0-inch
    Storage type: Memory Stick DUO
    Mar 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Memory Stick DUO
    Mar 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.0-inch
    Storage type: Memory Stick DUO
    Q1 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 8 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard


    Model name Availability Specifications
    Apr 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.1 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 3.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC
    Apr 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.1 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC
    Apr 2007
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.1 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.4-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC
    Q2 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 4x
    LCD: 3.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    Q2 2007
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 10.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard


    Model name Availability Specifications
    TBC
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital
    TBC
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 6x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    TBC
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 7x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard
    TBC
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 4x
    LCD: 3.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    TBC
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 10.1 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 3.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard


    Model name Availability Specifications
    TBC
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 8.1 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    TBC
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 7.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 3.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, MultiMediaCard
    TBC
    Type: Digital SLR
    Sensor resolution: 10.2 megapixels
    Optical zoom: By lens
    LCD: 2.5-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC
    TBC
    Type: Ultracompact
    Sensor resolution: 6.1 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 3.0-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard
    TBC
    Type: Compact
    Sensor resolution: 4 megapixels
    Optical zoom: 3x
    LCD: 1.8-inch
    Storage type: Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard