Canon has just announced a new compact super-zoom digital camera to replace its PowerShot SX200 IS. The new model is called the PowerShot SX210 IS and features 14.1 megapixels, 14x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD screen, full manual controls and HD movie capture.

The camera incorporates the latest DIGIC 4 processing engine to allow for superb image quality and fast operation, as well as for a number of intelligent technologies such as Smart Auto, Scene Detection, Smart Flash Exposure and Intelligent Contrast.

The camera is equipped with a 28mm wide-angle lens which performance is enhanced by the advanced optical Image Stabilizer (IS) to compensate for camera shake and deliver blur-free images. Motion Detection Technology, in its turn, sets optimal shutter speed and ISO level for you to get crisp photos.

The SX210 Is offers you complete control over camera settings with the possibility to manually control aperture, shutter speed, ISO and focusing. It also has an array of creative shooting modes and Easy Mode for beginners and for those who want just to point and shoot.

The camera’s advanced Face Detection Technology can identify up to 35 faces in a frame. You can also make use of Smart Shutter technology that allows you to make the camera release the shutter with a smile or a wink.

The HD video mode starts with a dedicated movie record button and is enhanced by stereo sound, Smart Auto technology, optical zoom and a new Dynamic Image Stabilizer. The latter reduces the shake caused by a shooter’s movement.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS – Specifications:

• 1/2.3″ Image CCD Sensor
• 14.1 Megapixels
• Maximum Image size: 4320 x 3240
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• 14x Optical Zoom
• Focus Length Equivalent: 28 - 392mm
• Aperture range: F3.1(W)-5.9(T)
• Lens-Shift Image stabilization
• 3.0″ TFT LCD Monitor with 230,000 pixels
• Macro Focus: 5 cm
• Servo AF/AE
• Metering: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
• Sensitivity: ISO 80-1600
• Shutter Speed: 15-1/3200 sec
• Exposure Modes: Auto, Easy, Program, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual
• 13 Scene Modes
• Face Detection
• Intelligent Contrast
• Continuous Shooting: 0.7 fps
• Movie Mode: 1280 x 720 @ 30fps [HD]
• Storage : SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Body Colors: Black, Purple, Gold
• Price Tag:  US $349

Nikon introduced a new camera to its Life-Series line, the Coolpix L110 digital camera which gives you the ability to get close to all of life’s moments. It features 12 megapixels of resolution, 15x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD display and HD Movie capture.

Belonging to L-series point-and-shoot digital cameras, the L100 is simple and easy to use and offers a full range of automatic shooting technologies. Its Scene Auto Selector function will adjust camera setting to any situation you photograph to get the nest result possible.

Portrait shooting is supported by Nikon’s Smart Portrait System that combines several technologies to make portraits of your friends and family look great. Face detection detects up to 12 faces in a frame while Smile capture function automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. Blink Warning will inform you when a subject has blinked in a photo and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix will remove that annoying red eyes.

The L110 features true mechanical image stabilization to combat blur caused by camera shake, the Sensor Shift Image Stabilization. It helps deliver sharp and clear photos even under tough shooting conditions. It is further enhanced by Motion Detection technology, High ISO 6400 capability and Best Shot Selector (BSS) function. The latter takes up to 10 shots automatically while you press the shutter and saves the sharpest image.

Push a dedicated movie selector button to switch from capturing stills to recording movies. The High Definition (HD) movie mode allows shooting video clips at 720p resolution and features a built-in stereo microphone. Moreover, it is possible to use the optical zoom and auto focus operations during video capture.

Nikon Coolpix L110 – Specifications:

• 1/2.3″ CCD Image Sensor
• 12.10 Megapixels
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
• Maximum Image Size: 4000 x 3000
• 3.0 in. LCD with 460,000 dots
• 15x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 28 - 420mm
• Aperture Range: f/3.5 (Wide)- f/5.4 (Tele)
• CCD-Shift VR Image Stabilization
• Motion Detection
• Best Shot Selector (BSS)
• Macro Focus: 1 cm
• Sensitivity: ISO 80-6400
• Shutter Speed: 2 - 1/4000 second
• Metering Modes: 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot
• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
• Enhanced Face Detection
• Smile Shutter
• Blink Proof
• Sport Continuous Shooting: 11.1 fps at 3 Mp
• SD/ SDHC/MMC Memory Cards
• 43.0MB Internal Memory
• Power: 4 x AA Batteries
• Body Colors: Black or Red
• Planned Price: $280

Nikon unveiled the new COOLPIX P100 digital camera, featuring CMOS image sensor and full High Definition (HD) movie (1080p) capabilities alongside with 26 x zoom and a 3.0-inch vari-angle display.

The camera stands aside from megapixel race and offers 10.3-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor. This technology allows better low-light performance and better image quality with little noise as well as for an in-camera high dynamic range (HDR) function. The letter can merges images of the same scene into single image with rich tonal detail.

The P100 is equipped with 26x optical zoom lens that is remarkable also for its wide-angle capabilities as it starts from 26 mm focal length in35mm equivalent. At the same time it provides 1 cm macro focus.

The camera belongs to the advanced crowd of compacts offering Shutter & Aperture priority and fully Manual modes, which give you ultimate creative control over your images. And Active D-Lighting, in its turn, will secure natural-looking images minimizing loss of details in highlights and shadows.

There’s also a 5-Way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization System to compensate for camera shake and help the camera deliver blur-free images. It includes Sensor Shift Image Stabilization, Motion Detection, High ISO 3200 and Best Shot Selector.

The P100, like all Coolpix cameras, offers the Smart Portrait System combining In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face, Smile and Blink detection and Skin Softening. Moreover, the Subject Tracking function can constantly keeps moving subjects in focus to ensure perfect capture.

Nikon Coolpix P100 – Specifications:

• 1/2.3″ CMOS Image Sensor
• 10.30 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 3648 x 2736
• 3.0 in. LCD Display with 460,000 dots
• 26x Optical Zoom
• Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
• Focal Length Equivalent: 26 - 678mm
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 (Wide) - f/5.0 (Tele)
• Focusing System: Contrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
• Macro Focus: 1 cm
• Sensitivity: ISO 160-3200
• Metering Modes: 256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
• Exposure Modes: Program, Aperture & Shutter Priority, Manual
• Subject Tracking AF
• Smart Portrait System Best Shot Selector
• In-camera High Dynamic Range
• Active D-Lighting
• Capture Speed Continuous: 10.0 fps at Full Resolution
• 1080p HD Movies
• SD/ SDHC /MMC Memory Cards
• Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
• 43.0MB Internal Memory
• Planned Price: $400
• Availability: March 2010