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Photo Trade News of Japan

May 2008
May 14

Olympus E-520, 10-megapixel medium-grade digital SLR with live view

  • 4/3rd format LiveMOS image sensor, 10 megapixels
  • 17.3 x 13mm size image size
  • Sensor-shift vibration reduction
  • 2.7-inch monitor, 230,000 dots
  • 136mm (w) x 68mm (d) x 91.5mm (h), 475g.
  • Production: 20,000 units monthly
  • Sales in Japan: end of June at an open price
  • Expected shop price: around $650 (equivalent)
    • May 13

    Kodak EasyShare M763 7.2-megapixel camera

  • 7.16-megapixel CCD. ISO 1600
  • 3x, 34~102mm zoom lens
  • Vibration reduction: by using higher shutter speed 16:9 ratio Hi-Definition format possible
  • Capability of composing panorama picture of up to 135-dgree angle.
  • 2.7-infor monitor
  • Automatic image compensation
  • Self-timer for two shots
  • Body size, weight & battery type: not disclosed
  • Sales in Japan: middle of June at an open price

    • Also announced:

    Kodak EasyShare digital picture frame

  • SV710: with 7-inch picture frame
  • SV1011: with 10-inch picture frame with built-in 128MB memory
  • Speaker built-in for MP3 music
  • Slot for memory cards
  • Display with time
  • Sales in Japan: middle of June at an open price
    • April 2008
    April 25

    Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 water-proof memory-card camcorder

  • 8-megapixel CMOS
  • 12-megapixel resolution for still picture
  • 5x, 38~190mm zoom lens
  • Electronic vibration reduction for video and still
  • 2.5-inchi monitor with 115,000 dots.
  • Memory card: SD, SDHC
  • 4GB memory for 1hr. 25min. recording at TV-HR mode (640-dots, 60fps.), and 2hr.45min. at TV-SHQ mode
  • 70.4mm (w) x 40.5mm (d) x 111.4mm (h), 239g.
  • Battery: for 205 still shots, or 75 minutes of movie
  • Shop price: around $420 (equivalent) only in Japan
    • April 24

    40 million Canon EF lens production, 1987~2008

    Canon announced on April 23 that production of EF SLR lenses reached 40 million.

    Ultra wide to ultra long telephoto lenses, totalling 64 types

    Two new lenses of EF200mm F2L IS USM, and EF800mm F5.6L IS USM are planned for sales in May

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 has the highest 13.6-megapixel CCD

  • In-camera image compensation (sharpness, etc.)
  • Auto macro AF
  • 1/1.7-inch, 13.6 megapixels
  • ISO: 80~3200, 6400 at 3 megapixels
  • 3x, 35~105mm zoom
  • Optical vibration reduction
  • Exposure: auto
  • Monitor: 2.7-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Improved slide show with music
  • 94.3mm (w) x 26.8mm (d) x 59mm (h), 146g.
  • Shop price: around Y45,000 ($375), expected by Sony
  • Adapter ring to accept converter, etc.: optional

    • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W110 affordable 7-megapixel camera

  • 7.2 megapixels CCD
  • ISO: 100~3200
  • 4x, 32~128mm zoom
  • Optical vibration reduction
  • Memory card: MemoryStick Duo
  • Exposure: auto
  • Monitor: 2.5-inch, 115,000 dots
  • Battery: 420 shots per charge
  • 88.2mm (w) x 22.9mm (d) x 57.2mm (h), 123g
  • Shop price: around Y23,000 ($192), expected by Sony

    • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 neo-SLR has a 15x zoom

  • 1/2.3-inch, 9.1megapixels
  • ISO 80~3200
  • 15x, 31~465mm zoom lens
  • Optical vibration reduction
  • Exposure: auto
  • Remote controller
  • Monitor: adjustable angle, 3.0-inch, 230,000 dots
  • 116.1mm (w) x86mm (d) x 81.4mm (h), 415g
  • Sales: May 16, 2008 in Japan
  • Shop price: around Y50,000 ($417), expected by Sony

    • Ricoh G600 heavy-duty compact camera

  • 10 megapixels, ISO 3200
  • Inner lens: 5x, 28~140mm wide zoom lens
  • Water proof: for 30 minuts at one meter
  • Shock-proof: resists from fall from 1.5m hight
  • Flash range: 10m
  • 116.5mm (w) x32mm (d) x 68mm (h), 260g
  • Sales in Japan: May 15, 2006
  • Suggested price: Y103,950 ($866)
  • Optional wide converter: Y12,600 ($105)
    • April 14
    Lens units for Komamura Hoseman SW617 Professional roll film camera

    http://www.komamura.co.jp/e/index.html

    Schneider Super-symmar XL 110mm F5.6 with finder

  • Image circle: 288mm (at f/22)
  • Rise & fall: 15mm for each
  • Weight: 1,300g
  • Suggested price: Y630,000 ($5,250) in Japan

    • Fujinon T400mm F8 with finder

  • Image circle: 220mm
  • Weight: 2,300g
  • Sales: April 25, 2008 in Japan
  • Suggested price: Y556,500 ($4,538) in Japan

    • Rolleiflex Hy6 hybrid professional AF film-digital camera
  • Hybrid 60mm roll film - digital camera
  • By changing film magazine with digital back
  • Base camera: Rollei 6008AF
  • Film magazine: 6x4.5cm (6x6cm to be marketed later)
    • Set consits of:
    Hy6 camera body with grip & waist-level finder
    4560 film magazine
    Magazine adapter
    battery & charger
  • Sales: April 25, 2008 in Japan
  • Y1,321,950 ($11,016) in Japan
    • April 11

    Nikon Coolpix P80 neo SLR has an 18x zoom

  • 10.1 megapixels, ISO 6400 max.
  • 18x, 27~486mm zoom lens
  • Vibration reduction: image sensor shift type
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 2.7-inch monitor
  • Auto and manual exposure control
  • Fast 13fps. for 30 pictures
  • 110mm (w) x 78mm (d) x 79mm (h), claimed to be the smallest of this class, 365g.
  • Production: 50,000 units monthly
  • Sales in Japan: April 25 at an open price
  • Shop price: around $400(equivalent) in Japan.

    • Nikon Coolpix S52c 9.1-megapixel camera with Wi-fi connection

  • Capability of Internet connection (Wi-Fi)
  • Slide show with music
  • 8.2 megapixels, ISO, max. 3200
  • 3x, 38~114mm zoom
  • Lens-shift vibration reduction
  • 3.2-inch monitor
  • Battery; 200 shots per charge
  • Production: 20,000 units monthly
  • 97.5mm (w) x 21mm (d) x 59mm (h), 125g.
  • Sales in Japan: May 16 at an open price
  • Shop price: around $330 (equivalent) in Japan.

    • Nikon Coolpix S52 9.1-megapixel 3x zoom camera (without Wi-Fi)
  • This model has the same specifications as the S52c, but without Wi-Fi
  • Sales in Japan: April 25 at an open price
  • Shop price: around $280 (equivalent) in Japan.
    • April 4

    Fujifilm FinePix Z20fd 10-megapixel camera, capable of connecting several movie shots to one

    Independent button provided for movie recording

  • Specifications:
  • CCD: 1/2.3-inch, 10 megapixels
  • ISO: 64~1600
  • Lens: 3x, 35~105mm
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • Monitor: 2.5-inch, 150,000 dots
  • Battery; 300 shots per charge
  • 91.3mm (w) x 18.8mm (d) x 56.3mm (h), 127g.
  • Shop price: around $210 (equivalent) in Japan.

    • Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 Hi-definition, memory card camcorder

  • CMOS: 1/5-inch, 2.36 megapixels
  • Max. still resolution: 4 megapixels
  • Lens: 10x, 43~507mm (at 16:9)
  • Vibration reduction: electronic
  • Monitor: 2.7-inch, 211,000 dots
  • Recording media: MemoryStick. 8GB memory supplied in a set.
  • Recording time: 55 minutes at Full High-definition mode, 1hr.55min, at High-definition mode.
  • 32mm (w) x 63mm (d) x 119mm(h), 300g.
  • Battery: for 1hr.35min. (45 minutes in practical use)
  • Shop price: around $1,000 (equivalent) in Japan.
    • March 2008

    PIE PHOTO IMAGING EXPO 2008

    in March in Tokyo

  • Amateur and professional products
  • Digital cameras, telescopes
  • Color labratory equipemnt
  • Y1,000 ($9.2) entrance fee
        • March 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2008 ------- ENDED
        • Next EXPO2009 is expected at the same location in March. probably
        • At Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center (in Odaiba), East halls 4, 5 & 6
        • http://www.photoimagingexpo.com/top_e.html
    March 25
    Sanyo Xacti DMX-CG9 SD camcorder-still camera

  • CMOS: 1/2.33-inch, 9.1 megapixels
  • Movie: 640 x 480-dots, 60fps, 30fps, etc.
  • Still resolution: 12 megapixels
  • Lens: 5x, 38~190mm with electronic vibration reduction
  • Monitor: 2.5-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Electronic flash, self-timer: buit in.
  • Memory card: SD, SDHC (up to 32GB)
  • 73.8mm (w) x 38.6mm (d) x 101mm (h), 199g.
  • Production: 30,000 units monthly
  • Sales: April 18 in Japan at an open price.
  • Expected shop price: around $330
    • March 21
    Mamiya 645Pro TL revival version, limited for 200 units

    Mamiya Digital Imaging Co. announced the Mamiya 645Pro TL, colored version limiting to 200 units.

  • 6x4.5cm format SLR with electronic focal plane shutter.
  • M645 lens mount.
  • Interchangeable finder.
  • Film winding by crank.d from March 19, 2008.
  • Price with an AE Prismfinder, 80mm lens and some accessories is Y380,000 ($3,166) in Japan.
  • Order is being accepted from March 19, 2008.
    • Panasonic Lumix DMC- FX500 traces subject for auto focusing and exposure

  • When a subject on the monitor panel is touched, the camera traces it continuously.
  • 1/2.33-inch, 10.1 megapixels.
  • ISO: 100~1600 (1600~6400 at high sensitivity mode)
  • 5x wide zoom, 25~125mm
  • Otical image stabilizer
  • Exposure: programmed auto, priority mode autos, & manual
  • Exposure auto bracketing: provided
  • Movie: 1280 x 720 dots mode at 30fps. ~ 640 dots modes
  • Continuous mode: 6fps.
  • Monitor: touch panel control. 3.0-inch, 230,000 dots.
  • Display language: Japanese.
  • Battery: 280 shots per charge
  • 94.9mm (w) x 22.9mm (d) x 57.1mm (h), 155g.
  • Sales: middle of April in Japan ar around $350
    • Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 wide 10x 28~280mm tele-photo zoom

  • 1/2.33-inch, 9.1 megapixels
  • ISO: 100~1600 (1600~6400 at high sensitivity mode)
  • Lens: 10x, 28~280mm
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • Monitor: 3.0-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Battery: 300 shots per charge
  • 103.3mm (w) x 36.5mm (d) x 59.3mm (h), 214g
  • Sales: May 16 in Japan
  • Suggested price: Y49,800 ($415)
  • Production: 1,000 units monthly
    • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 4x zoom camera in a slim body

  • 1/2.33-inch, 10.1 megapixels
  • ISO: 100~1600 (1600~6400 at high sensitivity mode)
  • Lens: 4x, 30 ~120mm with optical image stabilizer
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • Monitor: 3.0-inch, 230,000 dots
  • 94.7mm (w) x 22.9mm (d) x 57.1mm (h), 154g.
  • Sales: April 12 at an open price in Japan
  • Shop price: around $350 in Japan.
  • Production: 20,000 units monthly
    • March 14
    Canon IXY Digital 820 IS 10-megapixel, 5x zoom camera

  • CCD: 1/2.3-inch, 10 megapixels
  • ISO: 80~3200
  • Lens: 5x, 37~185mm
  • Vibration reduction
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • Optical finder: provided
  • Monitor : 2.5-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Interval movie at 0.5/1.0 fps. provided.
  • Battery: 320 shots per charge (800 shots with monitor off.)
  • 95.4mm (w) x 27.4mm (d) x 57.3mm (h), 155g.
  • Sales in Japan: early April 2008
  • Shop price in Japan: around $350 (equivalent)
    • Canon IXY Digital 25 IS 10-megapixel in a compact body

  • CCD: 1/2.3-inch, 10 megapixels
  • ISO: 80~3200
  • Lens: 3x, 35~105mm
  • Vibration reduction
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • Optical finder: provided
  • Monitor : 2.5-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Battery: 300 shots per charge (700 shots with monitor off.)
  • 86mm (w) x 20.4mm (d) x 54mm (h), 130g.
  • Sales in Japan: early April 2008
  • Shop price in Japan: around $330 (equivalent)
    • Canon IXY Digital 95 IS 10-megapixel camera at affordable price (among high grade 10-megapixel cameras)

    With new type of control panel
  • CCD: 1/2.3-inch, 10 megapixels
  • ISO: 80~3200
  • Lens: 3x, 35~105mm
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • Vibration reduction
  • Optical finder: not provided
  • Monitor: 3.0-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Interval movie at 0.5/1.0 fps. provided.
  • 91.6mm (w) x 20.9mm (d) x 56.8mm (h), 155g
  • Battery: 330 shots per charge.
  • Sales in Japan: early April 2008
  • Shop price in Japan: around $290 (equivalent)
    • March 5

    Olympus E420 digital SLR, claimed to be the smallest and the lightest

  • 4/3-format LiveCMOS, 10 megapixels
  • ISO: 100~1600
  • Shutter: 1/4000sec. top speed
  • 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot monitor
  • 3.5fps. continuous mode
  • 1129.5mm (w) x 53mm (d) x 91mm (h), 380g.
  • Shop price: around $450 (equivalent) in Japan.

    • Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8 flat lens

  • Compatible with Olynmpus & Panasonic digital SLRs
  • Equivalent to 50mm lens in 35mm format
  • 64mm diameter x 23.5mm thick, 95g.
  • Production: 30,000 units monthly
  • Sales in Japan: middle of April
  • Suggested price: Y49,875 ($416) in Japan.

    • Sony DSC-W170 10-megapixel camera with wide 5x zoom

  • 1/2.3-inch CCD with 10.1 megapixels
  • 5x, 28~140mm zoom lens
  • With optical image stabilizer
  • 2.7-inch monitor, 230,000 dots.
  • Automatic smile shutter
  • 93.7mm (w) x 24mm (d) x 58mm (h), 142g.
  • Sales in Japan: April 11, 2008
  • Shop price: around Y40,000 ($330), expected by Sony

    • Sony DSC-H10 neo-SLR with a 10x zoom in a compact 265g weight

    　
  • 1/2.5-inch CCD with 8.1 megapixels
  • ISO: 100~3200
  • 5x, 28~140mm zoom with optical i
  • 3.0-inch monitor, 230,000 dots.
  • 106mm (w) x 48.9mm (d) x 68.5mm 8h), 265g.
  • Sales in Japan: April 11, 2008
  • Shop price: around Y40,000 ($330), expected by Sony
    • February 2008
    February 22
    Casio Exilim EX-Z200 10-megapixel camera

    "Auto Shutter" to release shutter when smile is detedted.
  • 10.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 50~1600
  • Lens: 4x, 28~112mm
  • CCD-shift vibration reduction
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • 2.7-inch monitor with 230,000 dots
  • Battery: 400 shots per charge
  • 93mm (w) x 22.7mm (d) x 55mm (h), 119g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $ 310 (equivalent)
    • Casio Exilim EX-Z100: This has same spec as Z200, except vibration reduction

    The model Z100 has the same specifications as the Z200. Vibration reduction is not provided in this model.

  • 93mm (w) x 21.2mm (d) x 55mm (h), 111g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $270 (equivalent)
    • February 19
    Ricoh R8 features wide 7x zoom for profesional use

  • 10-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~1600
  • Lens: 7.1x, 28~200mm
  • CCD-shift vibration reductionA
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • Monitor: 2.7-inch LCD with 460,000 dots
  • 102mm (w) x26.1mm (d) x 58.3mm (h), 168g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $370 (equivalent)
    • Ricoh R50 10-megapixel, 5x zoom camera in a flat body

  • 10-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~3200
  • Lens: 5x, 36~180mm
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • Monitor: 2.5-inch LCD with 230,000 dots
  • 97.3mm (w) x 23.4mm (d) x 56.3mm (h), 116g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $220 (equivalent)
    • February 18
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 features new "smile shutter"

    The camera distinguish smile of kids and adults
    Kids smile-priority, or adult smile priority modes
  • 10.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 80~3200
  • Lens: 5x 33~165mm
  • 3.5-inch monitor with 230,000 dots
  • 94mm (w) x 21.4mm (d) x5 9.3mm (h), 149g
  • Shop price in Japan: around $400 (equivalent), expected by Sony
    • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 affordable camera

    New smile mode to distinguish smile of kids and adults provided.
  • 7.2-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~3200
  • Lens: 4x, 32~128mm
  • 2.5-inch monitor with 155,000 dots
  • 88.2mm (w) x 22.9mm (d) x 57.2mm (h), 123g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $233 (equivalent), expected by Sony
    • February 15
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 with 10x 28~280mm zoom

  • 9.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~6100~1600 (1600~6400 at high-speed mode)
  • Lens: 10x, 28~280mm
  • Exposure: programmed auto
  • 3.0-inch, 460,000 dots
  • 103.3mm (w) x 36.5mm (d) x 59.3mm (h), 240g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $360 (equivalent)
    • February 13
    Olympus Camedia SP-570UZ neo-SLR has a 20x zoom

  • 10-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~1600, (3200 & 6400 at 5 megapixels)
  • Lens: 20x, 26~520mm
  • CCD-shift vibration reduction
  • Monitor: 2.7-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Memory card: xD Picture
  • Battery: four AA-size batteries
  • 118.5mm (w) x 84mm (d) x 87.5mm (h), 445g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $450 (equivalent)
    • Olympus U-1030SW 10-megapixel underwater camera

  • Down to 10 meters in water
  • Shock resistance for 2-meter fall
  • 10.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 80~1600
  • Lens: 3.6x, 28~102mm
  • Monitor: 2.7-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Memory card: xD Picture, Micro SD (using an adapter)
  • 93.2mm (w) x 21.3mm (d) x 61.4mm (h), 173g
  • Shop price in Japan: around $370 (equivalent)
    • Nikon D60 popular class digital SLR

  • 23.6 x 15.8mm size, 10.2-megapixel CMOS
  • ISO: 100~1600 (3200 possible)
  • Air flow system to blow off dust from CMOS surface, the first
  • 3fps for 100 shots
  • Auto monitor off, by means of an eye sensor at optical viewfinder
  • Shop price in Japan: around $600 (equivalent)

    • go to: Nikon homepage

    Nikon Coolpix S600 10-megapixel camera has a 4x wide zoom

  • 10-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~3200
  • 4x, 28~112mm zoom
  • Lens-shift vibration reduction
  • 2.7-inch monitor with 230,000 dots
  • 88.5mm (w) x 22.5mm (d) x 53mm (h), 130g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $310 (equivalent)
    • Nikon Coolpix S550 10-megapixel camera with long 5x zoom

  • 10-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~2000
  • 5x, 36~180mm zoom
  • Electronic vibration reduction
  • 2.5-inch monitor with 230,000 dots
  • 90mm (w) x 22mm (d) x 53.5mm (h), 120g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $290 (equivalent)
    • Nikon Coolpix S520 popular grade 8-megapixel camera

  • 8-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~2000
  • 3x, 35~105mm zoom
  • Lens-shift vibration reduction
  • 2.5-inch monitor with 150,000 dots
  • 94mm (w) x 22.5mm (d) x 53mm (h), 115g
  • Shop price in Japan: around $230 (equivalent)
    • Nikon Coolpix S210 8-megapixel camera in a flat 100g body

  • 8-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~2000
  • 3x, 38~114mm zoom
  • Electronic vibration reduction
  • 2.5-inch monitor with 150,000 dots
  • 90mm (w) x 18mm (d) x 55.5mm (h), 100g
  • Shop price in Japan: around $230 (equivalent)
    • Nikon Coolpix L18 with 3-inch monitor

  • 8-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~1600
  • 3x, 35~105mm zoom
  • 3.0-inch monitor with 230,000 dots
  • 95mm (w) x 29.5mm (d) x 61mm (h), 125g
  • Battery: two AA-type batteries
  • Shop price in Japan: around $200 (equivalent)
    • Nikon Coolpix L16 at affordable price

  • 7.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~1600
  • 3x, 35~105mm zoom
  • 2.8-inch monitor with 230,000 dots
  • 95mm (w) x 29.5mm (d) x 61mm (h), 125g
  • Battery: two AA-type batteries
  • Shop price in Japan: around $170 (equivalent)
    • Nikon Coolpix P60

  • 8.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 80~2000
  • 35x, 36~180mm zoom
  • Finder: electronic type
  • 2.5-inch monitor with 150,000 dots
  • Auto and manual exposure control
  • 2.5-inch monitor with 150,000 dots
  • 95.5mm (w) x 36mm (d) x 63.5mm (h), 160g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $240 (equivalen
    • Sony Alpha350 digital SLR uses a 14-megapixel CCD

  • APS-C size, 14.2-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~3200
  • CCD-shift vibration reduction
  • Live view monitor, 2.7-inch, 230,000 dots
  • 130.8mm (w) x 74.7mm (d) x 98.5mm (h), 582g
  • Shop price in Japan: around $750 (equivalent, expected by Sony)
    • Sony Alpha 200 digital SLR

  • APS-C size, 10.2-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~3200
  • CCD-shift vibration reduction
  • 2.7-inch monitor, 230,400 dots
  • 130.8mm (w) x 71.3mm (d) x 98.5mm (h), 532g
  • Shop price in Japan: around $500 (equivalent, expected by Sony)
    • Fujifilm FinePix S100FS neo-SLR features ISO 10000, & 14x telephoto zoom

  • 2/3-inch, 11.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~3200, 6400 (at 6 megapixels) 10000 (at 3 megapixels)
  • 14.3x, 28~400mm zoom
  • Lens-shift vibration reduction
  • Finder: electronic type provided
  • Monitor: 2.5-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Memory card: SD, SDHC, xD Picture
  • 133.4mm (w) x 150.4mm (d) x 93.6mm (h), 918g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $750 (equivalent)
    • Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd neo SLR uses a 18x ultra-telephoto zoom

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  • 2/3-inch, 10-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~6400 (3200 & 6400 at 5 megapixels)
  • 18x, 27~486mm zoom
  • CCD-shift vibration reduction
  • Finder: electronic type provided
  • Monitor: 2.5-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Memory card: SD, SDHC, xD Picture
  • 111.3mm (w) x 79.3mm (d) x 78.2mm (h), 405g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $400 (equivalent)
    • FujifilmFinePix F100fd feratures 12-megapixel CCD with ISO 12800 speed

  • 1/1.6-inch, 12-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~12800 (6400 & 12800 at 3 megapixels)
  • 5x, 28~140mm zoom
  • CCD-shift vibration reduction
  • Programed auto exposure
  • Monitor: 2.7-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Memory card: SD, SDHC, xD Picture
  • 97.7mm (w) x 23.4mm (d) x 58.9mm (h), 170g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $350 (equivalent)
    • Fujifilm FinePix J50 popular class camera with mode-selector dial

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  • 8.15-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~800
  • 5x, 37~185mm zoom
  • Monitor: 2.7-inch, 230,000 dots
  • Memory card: SD, SDHC, xD Picture
  • 95.6mm (w) x 23mm (d) x 55.4mm (h), 141g
  • Shop price in Japan: around $200 (equivalent)
    • Fujifilm FinePix J10 8-megapixel camera at affordable price

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  • 8.15-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~1600
  • 3x, 38~113mm zoom
  • Monitor: 2.5-inch, 150,000 dots
  • Memory card: SD, SDHC, xD Picture
  • 91mm (w) x 22mm (d) x 55mm (h), 110g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $160 (equivalent)
    • Sigma DP1 compact camera has 14-megapixel image sensor

  • Large sized (20.7 x 13.8mm) Foveon X3 image sensor wit 14.0 megapixels
  • 28mm (equivalent) lens
  • Dimensions: 113.3mm (w) x 50.3mm (d) x 59.5mm (h), 250g.
  • Shop price: around $750 (equivalent) in Japan
    • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35 with widest 25mm zoom

  • Wide 25~100mm 4x zoom
  • 10.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~1600
  • Programed auto exposure
  • 94.7mm (w) x 22mm (d) x 51.9mm (h), 146g
  • Shop price: around $340 (equivlent) in Japan
    • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ-10 with 5x zoom

  • 10.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~1600
  • 5x, 30~150mm zoom
  • Optical vibration reduction
  • Auto and manual exposure control
  • Shop price: around $300 (equivlent) in Japan
    • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3

  • 8.1-megapixel CCD
  • 3x, 33~100mm zoom
  • Programed auto exposure
  • ISO: 100~1600
  • Shop price: around $250 (equivlent) in Japan
    • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80

  • 8.1-megapixel CCD
  • 3x, 33~100mm zoom
  • ISO: 100~1600
  • Shop price: around $170 (equivlent) in Japan
    • Casio Exilim Card EX-S10 in a very compact body

  • Claimed to be the smallest 10-megapixel camera
  • 10.1 megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 50~1600
  • 3x 36~108mm zoom
  • 2.7-inch monitor with 230,000 dots
  • Dimensions: 94.2mm (w) x 15mm (d) x 54.6mm (h), 113g.
  • Shop price: around $310 in Japan
    • Casio Exilim EX-Z80 8-megapixel cameras, offered in 5 color variations

  • 8.1-metapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~1600
  • 2.6-inch monitor with 115,000 dots
  • Dimensions: 89.7mm (w) x 19mm 8d) x 51.7mm (d), 100g.
  • Shop price: around $220 in Japan
    • January 2008
    Pentax K20D high-grade digital SLR

  • 23.4 x 15.6mm size, 14.6-megapixel CMOS
  • ISO: 100~3200
  • CMOS-shift vibration reduction
  • Live view, 2.7-inch monitor
  • 141.5mm (w) x 70mm (d) x 101mm (h), 715g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $1,200 (equivalent)
    • Pentax K200D has anti-dust & water drop housing

  • 23.4 x 15.6mm size, 10.2-megapixel CCD with Dust Removal system
  • ISO: 100~1600
  • CCD-shift vibration reduction
  • 2.7-inch monitor
  • 133.5mm (w) x 74mm (d) x 95mm (h), 630g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $750 (equivalent)
    • Pentax Optio M50 8-megapixel camera with high-speed CCD

    Capable of producing panorama frame in camera

  • Lens: 5x, 36~180mm
  • Electronic vibration reduction
  • 2.5-inch monitor
  • 95mm (w) x 23.5mm (d) x 55mm (h), 115g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $250 (equivalent)
    • Pentax Optio E50 8.1-megapixel 3x-zoom, a standard class camera

  • 8.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 100~1600
  • Lens: 3x, 37.5~112.5mm
  • Electronic vibration reduction
  • Battery: two AA-size batteries
  • 96.5mm (w) x 22mm (d) x 60mm (h), 120g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $170 (equivalent)
    • Casio PRO EX-F1 neo-SLR features 60fps shots

    Neo-SLR (lens not interchangeable

  • Features:
  • 60 shots per second at 6-megapixel resolution
  • 1200fps. high-speed movie
  • 1/1.8-inch CMOS, 6.0 megapixels
  • 12x 36~432mm zoom
    • Canon EOS Kiss X2 (domestic model name) digital SLR

  • APS-C size, 12.2 megapixel CMOS
  • Live view 3.0-inch monior
  • 3.5fps for 53 shots
  • 9-point AF
  • Sales in Japan: March end
  • Shop price: around $750 (equivalent)
    • Canon IXY Digital 20 IS 8-megapixel camera offered in five color versions
  • 8.0-megapixel CCD
  • 4x zoom
  • Lens-shift vibration reduction
  • ISO: 80~1600
  • Optical finder: provided
  • 125g weight
  • Sales in Japan: March
  • Shop price in Japan: around $300 (equivalent)
    • Canon PowerShot A590 IS

  • 8.0-megapixel CCD
  • 35~140mm zoom lens
  • Lens-shift vivration reductin
  • Optical finder: provided
  • Monitor: 2.5-inch LCD with 115,000 dots
  • 175g weight
  • Shop price in Japan: around $230 (expected)
    • Canon PowerShot A470 low-end imodel n this series

  • AP7.1-megapixel CCD
  • 3.4x 38~132mm zoom
  • 2.5-inch monitor with 115,000 dots
  • Weight: 165g.
  • Shop price expected in Japan: around $165
    • Canon IXY Digital 910 IS wide zoom camera lens-shift vibration reduction

  • 8.0-megapixel CCD
  • 3.8x wide 28~105mm zoom lens
  • Lens-shift vivration reductin
  • Optical finder: provided
  • Weight: 155g
  • Shop price in Japan: around $340 (expected)
    • Olympus U-850SW underwater camera in shock-proof body

  • 8.0-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~1600
  • Lens: 3x, 38~114mm
  • 2.5-inch monitor, 230,000 dots
  • 93.6mm (w) x 21.3mm (d) x 60.9mm (h), 136g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $320 (equivalent)
    • Olympus U-1020 10-megapixel camera, to top of the series

  • 10.1-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 80~1600
  • Lens: 7x, 37~260mm
  • CCD-shift vibration reduction
  • 2.7-inch monitor, 230,000 dots
  • 99mm (w) x 25.2mm (d) x 56.3mm (h), 135g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $320 (equivalent)
    • Olympus Camedia FE-350 Wide 8-megapixel, 4x-zoom camera

  • 8.0-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 80~640
  • Lens: 4x, 28~112mm
  • 3.0-inch monitor with 234,000 dots
  • 97.7mm (w) x 26.5mm (d) x 55.7mm (h), 138g.
  • Shop price in Japan: around $230 (equivalent)
    • Olympus Camedia FE-330 popular 8-megpixel camera

  • 8.0-megapixel CCD
  • ISO: 64~640
  • Lens: 5x 36~180mm
  • 2.7-inch monitor with 154,000 dots
  • 97.7mm (w) x 23.3mm (d) x 57.7mm (h), 123g
  • Shop price in Japan: around $190 (equivalent)
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