Nikon released a sleek beauty that hides a geeky soul under its shell. The COOLPIX S52c looks good and fashionable, but there are also high-end features inside.

Here are the specs:
- 9.0 Megapixels lens
- 3x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR (38-114mm) Lens
- New EXPEED image processor
- Optical Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization
- Huge, Bright 3.0-inch High-Resolution LCD offers 170 degrees wide-angle view
- Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200
- Wi-Fi a and b for uploading pictures
- One-Touch Portrait Button
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
- Face Priority AF
- Nikon’s face-finding technology
- Pictmotion lets you select your favorite pictures and combine them with music
- High Quality TV Movies with Sound

Of course you are expected to shell out the big bucks for both beauty and brains. The S52c will run you about $300.00 USD.

Tags: nikon, coolpix, s52, s52c

Panasonic introduced the Lumix DMC-FX500 today, and they decided to be safe with this new one. While the design is sleek, strong, and sexy, it is the same old one that they have had before. But if it works, why change it right?

Here are the features:
- 25 mm Ultra-Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom
- 4x digital zoom
- High-Quality Leica DC Lens
- 10.1 Megapixel CCD
- 3.0-inch Large Touch Screen Interface
- Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode
- High-Speed, High-Quality Image-Processing LSI
- Venus Engine IV
- 720p HD video recording
- MEGA Optical Image Stabilization
- 27MB of built-in memory
- SD/SDHC/MMC memory card slot

The FX500 is definitely a high-end digital camera made for the average user who wants better pictures and videos. When it comes out in May, be prepared to drop $400.00 USD for it.

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Canon shows off the latest high-end camera to hit the streets, the PowerShots SD890 IS. While it is not an ultra-thin, fashion-forward camera, the SD890 IS has a lot of power in the trunk.

Here are the features:
- Uncompromising Digital IXUS style and build quality
- 10.0 Megapixel image sensor
- 5x optical zoom lens
- Enhanced lens-shift type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) delivering a 4-stop advantage
- High ISO Auto with Motion Detection Technology
- Face Detection Technology now with White Balance and Face Select & Track
- Automatic Red-Eye Correction in shooting and playback
- DIGIC III with Noise Reduction Technology
- 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II plus optical viewfinder (OVF)
- Enhanced auto focus performs at up to 1-stop darker
- Multi Control Dial
- 18 shooting modes including new Sunset mode and My Colors photo effects
- Extensive movie options including VGA 30fps, Long Play and Time Lapse movie modes
- Optional accessories include Soft Case and High Powered Flash
- Easy printing with PictBridge and quick print order settings in playback mode

There are no words on when the SD890 IS will be out, but expect to pay around $400.00 USD for it.

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Casio shows off a so-so digital camera named the EXILIM EX-Z9. The look is pretty boring and the inside is not all that exciting either.

Here are the main features:
- Stylish, slim, compact model featuring 8.1 million effective megapixels and 3x optical zoom.
- 2.6-inch wide LCD display
- 23 Best Shot Modes for high quality images
- Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects
- Easy Mode for simplifying the camera settings
- Casio’s Face Detection technology for maintaining a sharp focus
- Built-in microphone and speaker
- SD / SDHC / MMC expansion slot
- 3x optical zoom

The EX-Z9 will be available soon for about $160.00 USD.

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Sony introduced the latest Cyber-shot which sets a new level for megapixel standards. The DSC-W300 comes with 13.6 megapixel camera with an attractive body.

Here are the specs:
- 13.6 effective megapixels for superb picture quality
- Scratch-resistant titanium coating
- BIONZ processor powers Smile Shutter, improved Face Detection and D-Range Optimizer
- Intelligent Scene Recognition
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom
- Extremely High Sensitivity ISO 6400 and Super SteadyShot image stabilization for clearer low-light shots
- 2.7-inch (230k dot) Clear Photo LCD
- HD Output compatible with PhotoTV HD BRAVIA television

The DSC-W300 will cost about $350 when it hits the streets in May 2008.

Tags: sony, cyber-shot, dsc, w300