Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX 100V

Professionals and enthusiasts love DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that have a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens to the viewfinder. When triggering, mirror move away and let light reach the sensor. Pros love the larger size of the sensor and quality optics and interchangeable lenses. But the possibility of manual setting of all parameters are largely the elements that make the difference.

Bridges cameras tries to make the connection between DSLR and compact cameras. Bridge cameras allow full manual mode, but smaller sensor, no optical viewfinder, and no possibility to change objectives. They, however, allow large zooms and macro capabilities. The disadvantage is that they use many additional optics and software corrections, all these fireworks affecting the final quality of images.

Features	Sony HX100V	Canon SX40 HS	Comments
Sensor resolution	16,2-megapixels	12,1-megapixels	HX100V has higher resolution, but the sensors have the same size.
Lens	27-810mm (30x Zoom) F2,8-5,6 Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T®	24-840mm (35x Zoom) F2,7-5,8 Canon optics	SX40 has better zoom and wider angle
Minimum Focus Distance	1cm (macro) - 2m	0cm (macro) – 1,4m
Image Stabilisation	Yes Optical SteadyShot sensor-shift	Yes Canon IS lens-shift
LCD Display	3-inch 921K pixeli Xtra Fine / TruBlack	2,7-inch 230K pixels Tilting	Sony has better and larger screen. Canon has poor screen quality.
Processor	BIONZ™	DIGIC 5	Both processors are great. DIGIC5 is more advanced, allowing new algorithms for noise reduction.
ISO	100-3200	100-3200
Viewer	Digital 201,600 pixels	Digital 202,200 pixels
Blitz (distance)	Yes (12,7m)	Yes (7m)	Sony HX100V has better blitz.
Video recording	1080p60	1080p24
Battery Life	410 frames	380 frames	Great Battery Life
GPS	Yes	No
Dimensions	119,0mm x 88,9mm x 93,0mm	122,9 x 92,4 x107,7mm	SX40 HS is bigger
Weight	523 g	557 g	SX40 HS is heavier

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The Start of a Picture Revolution

A fresh technology that allows you to take a picture and focus later. No shutter drag. With this technology you can refocus, apply 3D effects and incredible low-light sensitivity.


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Panasonic HD Mobile Camera HM-TA1

Panasonic inaugurates its their first pocket-sized full HD camcorder. This amazing gadget permits you to capture everyday animation as it happens with Panasonic HD Mobile Camera HM-TA1. This HD camera is small enough to pop in your pocket.

Technical Details

* Full 1080P HD recording
* 8 MP HD stills
* iFrame recording format
* Skype audio and video enabled
* LED light for low light recording

preorder now on Amazon.com

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My Kodak Zi6 - My Review

I was looking to buy some Pocket HD camera few months ago for this summer. Why go for High Definiton? Because my old N95 doesn't quite stand up to nowdays standards. The reviews I was reading about the device were so mixed. A lot of folks complained about the video quality of Kodak Zi6. The price was very good (about 100$). After taking a big leap of faith I've ordered it from Amazon. The shipping was very fast. Now let me tell you, about Kodak Zi6. It's a fantastic device. The video quality is crystal clear, great sound, expandable SD card and 60 fps capability

Technical Details

* Record High Definition video (720p at 60 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Easily upload recorded footage to YouTube with built-in USB and software
* Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB; Rechargeable batteries and charger included
* Vibrant 2.4-inch viewfinder; Watch footage on HDTV with included cables
* Edit and share videos with included software CD

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Flip Mino HD Camcorder

They say Flip MinoHD is the world's smallest HD Camcorder and is a must-have for any video recording fan. You can record up to 120 min of stunning HD-quality video (1280 x 720 resolution at 30 frames per second; 16:9 widescreen) depending on the memory (4/8 GB).



The Flip Mino HD Camcorder is very compact, it has a super-slim, super-sleek design, and will fit into any pocket or purse. You can download, organize and share your photos and videos with the flip-out USB arm that plugs directly into your computer. You'll also find in the box a TV connector cable that allows you to watch videos directly on your LCD Screen.

Flip HD Camcorder Video Test:





Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)


Technical Details

* Easy-to-use, pocket-sized HD camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
* Simple user interface lets you start capturing video just seconds after powering on
* Captures 60/120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
* Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software
* Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites likeYouTube and MySpace

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