Digital Camera Video Reviews

Reviews of Digital Cameras

Each link below leads to a video review of some of the more popular digital cameras.

You have to sit through a very short video commercial first (most of which I really enjoy), but the video reviews are un-biased and conducted by professionals at CNET, with a lot of knowledge of digital cameras and their most important features.

These reviews can be very helpful in deciding what digital camera is right for you, and help you evaluate the latest digital cameras as they come into the marketplace.

Note - The links to digital camera video reviews are constantly being updated - often daily.

The most recent reviews are always placed at the top of the list so you can always expect to find not just the best digital camera reviews here, but also the most timely.

• Canon PowerShot A580

  The PowerShot A580 features nearly identical hardware as the A590, but with a slimmed-down feature set. It keeps the same 8-megapixel resolution and 4x optical zoom lens as the A590 IS, but forgoes the optical stabilization system and accessory lens compatibility. Worse yet for skilled users, it lacks the A590 IS’ manual exposure controls.

• Kodak EasyShare M1033

  Kodak’s EasyShare M1033 is a better-than-average budget ultracompact.

• Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

  Sony’s 24-megapixel digital SLR is finally official. We’ve tested it in the lab and shot with it in the field; here’s our preliminary verdict.

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

  Though it can’t match the stalker creds of Olympus’ SP-570 UZ, Sony’s latest top-of-the-line megazoom has its own attractions. Like the recently announced H10, the H50 offers a modest update over its predecessor.

• Nikon D90

  The much-rumored and even more longed-for update to the Nikon D80 has arrived. The Nikon D90 doesn’t replace the popular D80, which moves down Nikon’s dSLR product line, and unsurprisingly, provides some significant enhancements over that 2-year-old model. Most notably, the D90 is the first digital SLR to support movie capture.

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

  Part smart-looking snapshot camera, part 4GB portable digital photo album, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 will satisfy those who like showing off their pictures as much as they like taking them.

• Olympus SP-570 UZ

  Poor performance diminishes the Olympus SP-570 UZ’s potential as an otherwise solid megazoom.

• Canon PowerShot SD790 IS

  For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings.

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

  Though it’s not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5’s compact midrange megazoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience.

• Nikon Coolpix S210

  Though it’s stylish, affordable, and easy to use, the Nikon Coolpix S210’s performance and photo quality aren’t nearly as pretty.

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120

  It’s not as feature-laden as higher-end models, but the Cyber-shot W120 offers plenty of style and substance for the price.

• Nikon Coolpix P80

  One of the better 18x megazooms, nevertheless you should consider the Nikon Coolpix P80’s sluggish performance before you commit to it.

• Canon EOS Rebel XS

  The Canon EOS Rebel XS is a new entry-level digital SLR that provides an update on the older EOS Rebel XTi in the body of the new XSi.

• Flip Video Mino

  Get a First Look at the Flip Video Mino, the newest generation of this budget camcorder, with a 2GB flash memory, rechargeable battery, and significantly thinner and sleeker design than its predecessor.

• Nikon Coolpix S600

  A good, though not outstanding, compact camera, the Nikon Coolpix S600 is hindered by some shortcomings in its performance and operation.

• Canon PowerShot SD890 IS

  A solid compact snapshooter, the Canon PowerShot SD890 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared with its predecessors and line-mates.

• Nikon D3

  A high-end camera with a high-end price tag, the full-frame Nikon D3 will not disappoint.

• Pentax K200D

  Pentax’s K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year’s model. However, despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate color keeps it from capturing the gold medal for image quality.

• Fujifilm FinePix Z10fd

  Fuji’s FinePix Z10fd might be the cutest sub-$200 snapshooter out there, but you can get better image quality from some other similarly priced cameras.

• Ricoh GR Digital II

  The Ricoh GR Digital II is a cute compact camera that might appeal to street photographers looking to step away from a range finder and into digital, but doesn’t deliver the features, performance, or image quality it should given its steep price tag.