- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C, 23.7 x 15.7mm
- Resolution: 16.3 megapixels
- Lenses: Pentax KAF2
- Key features: Full HD movies, in-built anti-shake, 7fps continuous shooting
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: High-end digital SLR for enthusiasts and professionals, and a step up from the14-megapixel K-7. Pentax SLRs are strongly built with a host of well thought out features, though the cheaper lenses can be unrefined.
Summary: The D7000 is Nikon's top 'amateur' digital SLR and it replaces the D90. It's designed for photographers who already know the basics and want a camera that can take them to the next level, but without the cost and weight of a fully-professional system.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: High-end compact
- Sensor size: 1/1.7-inch
- Resolution: 10 megapixels
- Lens: 28-140mm equivalent f2.8-4.5
- Key features: Articulating LCD, HDR mode
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: The G12 is Canon's top high-end compact, boasting a 5x wideangle zoom, SLR-style manual controls and rugged build. It replaces the G11, adding a standard HD movie mode.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
- Lenses: Four Thirds
- Key features: In-built anti-shake, articulating LCD
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Long-overdue replacement of the E-3 as Olympus's top-of-the-line professional digital SLR. The E-5 is rugged and versatile, but the smaller sensor puts it at a serious disadvantage compared to other pro SLRs.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Compact style hybrid
- Sensor size: APS-C
- Resolution: 14.6 megapixels
- Lenses: Samsung NX/i-Function
- Key features: 'i-Function' lenses
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Compact style hybrid camera which introduces Samsung's new 'i-Function' lenses where you can control the camera with dials on the lens.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.6 x 15.8mm
- Resolution: 12.4 megapixels
- Lenses: Pentax KAF2
- Key features: In-built anti-shake, 6fps continuous shooting, AA batteries
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Aimed at beginners, but with features for enthusiasts too, including a range of digital filters, very fast 6fps continuous shooting, a 921,000-dot 3-inch LCD display and a maximum ISO of 12800.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR/SLR style hybrid
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm
- Resolution: 16.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a mount
- Key features: Translucent mirror, full HD movies, articulating LCD, in-built anti-shake, 10fps continuous shooting
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: The more expensive of Sony's first two Translucent Mirror SLRs. It has a higher-resolution sensor than the a33 and a higher continuous shooting speed, and is aimed at enthusiasts.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.1 x 15.4mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (DX and FX formats)
- Key features: Full HD movies
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Designed for beginners, the D3100 is the next step from the D3000, and includes a full 1920 x 1080 HD movie mode and a new 14-megapixel CMOS sensor.
- Launched: August 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 22.3 x 14.9mm
- Resolution: 18 megapixels
- Lenses: Canon EF and EF-S
- Key features: Full HD movies, articulated LCD
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: Enthusiasts/semi-professional SLR which is on a similar level to the Canon EOS 7D, though has slightly less sophisticated autofocus system and a lower continuous shooting speed.
- Launched: July 2010
- Type: High-end compact
- Sensor size: 1/6.3-inch
- Resolution: 10.1 megapixels
- Lens: 24-90mm equivalent f2.0-3.3
- Key features: Aspect ratio switch
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: One of the best high-end compact cameras for enthusiasts, the LX5 boasts a wider zoom range than its predecessor but keeps its small size, build quality and manual controls.
