Bridge Camera

Leica Reveals the V-Lux 3 Superzoom

Posted on 11. Dec, 2011 by Frank Macey

Leica has introduced the latest in its stylish line of fixed-lens cameras, the V-Lux 3. This digital camera has all of the polish and ergonomics of a Leica SLR, while it packs Panasonic Lumix internals. In fact, the V-Lux 3 shares the same specifications as Panasonic's FZ150. The sensor is a newly developed 1/2.3-inch CMOS with 12.1 effective megapixels.

Leica V-Lux 3 Announcement

This image sensor along with a quad-core image processor means the V-Lux 3 is capable of shooting 12 frames per second in manual focus mode, and up to 5.5 frames per second using autofocus. Contrast detection autofocus can now lock in just 0.1 second, faster than the previous V-Lux 2, with improved focus tracking as well.

Fujifilm X-S1 Bridge Features 26x Superzoom

Posted on 25. Nov, 2011 by Meredith Kay

Is that your Fujifilm X-S1 camera or are you just happy to see me? The X-S1 bridge camera is now official, with Fujifilm announcing a whopping 26x superzoom Fujinon f/2.8-5.6 lens. That's a wide angle 24-624mm lens (at 35mm equivalent) for those keeping track. The lens is not interchangeable, but as expected the X-S1 is loaded with DSLR-like features.

Fujifilm X-S1 24x zoom

First off, the design itself screams SLR, complete with metal external dials and a rubberized exterior grip. The back features a 0.47 inch electronic viewfinder with 1.44 million pixels and a 3 inch, 460k pixel tiltable LCD display. With 17 glass elements, the Fujinon lens even has a macro mode that takes photos as close as 0.4 inches away.

FujiFilm FinePix S4000

General

Manufacturer: 
Fujifilm
Alternate Names: 
FinePix S4050
Release Date: 
Mar 30, 2011
Release Year: 
2011

Sensor / Image Capture

Sensor Type: 
CCD
Sensor Size: 
6.17 x 4.55 mm (1/2.3")
Effective Megapixels: 
14.00
Total Pixels: 
14.00
Image Stabilization: 
Yes
Exposure
ISO Settings: 
Auto,Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400* (Standard Output Sensitivity)
Max ISO: 
6400
Min ISO: 
100
Min Shutter Speed: 
1/2000
Max Shutter Speed: 
8
Exposure Comensation: 
±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
Metering: 
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Aperture Priority (Av): 
Yes
Shutter Priority (Tv): 
Yes
Lens
Auto Focus: 

Yes, TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available

Manual Focus: 
No
Digital Zoom: 
Yes
Wide Zoom: 
Yes
Focus Range: 
40 cm to Infinity, 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 
2 - 100 cm, 0.8 - 39.4 in
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 
24 - 720 mm
Aperture Range: 
f/3.1 (W) - 5.9 (T)
Flash
Flash (Built-in): 
Yes
Flash (External): 
No
Flash Range: 
[W]: 0.4 to 7.0 m, [T]: 0.3 to 3.0 m
Flash Modes: 
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder: 
No
Digital Viewfinder: 
Yes
Viewfinder Type: 
Electronic
Viewfinder Accuracy: 
97%
Display
Live View: 
Yes
Video
Video / Movie Mode: 
Yes
Video Frame Rate: 
1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Video Resolutions: 
1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Video Formats: 
AVI
Storage
Memory Formats: 
SD, SDHC
Audio Formats: 
WAV
Uncompressed Formats: 
No
Performance
Continuous Drive: 
Yes
Continuous Drive Rate: 
1.2 fps
Battery
Battery Type: 
4xAA type alkaline batteries, 4xAA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, 4xAA type lithium batteries
Battery Standby: 
300 shots
Connectivity
Video Out: 
Yes
Audio In / Mic: 
No
Audio Out: 
No
USB: 
USB 2.0 High Speed
HDMI: 
Yes
Other
Remote Control: 
No
Self Timer: 
Yes
GPS: 
No
Wi-Fi: 
No

Fujifilm FinePix S3400

General

Manufacturer: 
Fujifilm
Alternate Names: 
S3450
Release Date: 
Jan 5, 2011
Release Year: 
2011

Sensor / Image Capture

Sensor Type: 
CCD
Sensor Size: 
6.17 x 4.55 mm (1/2.3")
Effective Megapixels: 
14.00
Total Pixels: 
14.00
Image Stabilization: 
Yes
Exposure
ISO Settings: 
Auto,Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400* (Standard Output Sensitivity)
Max ISO: 
6400
Min ISO: 
64
Min Shutter Speed: 
1/2000
Max Shutter Speed: 
8
Exposure Comensation: 
±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
Metering: 
Multi, Average, Spot
Aperture Priority (Av): 
Yes
Shutter Priority (Tv): 
Yes
Lens
Auto Focus: 

Yes, TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available

Manual Focus: 
No
Optical Zoom: 
28x
Digital Zoom: 
Yes
Wide Zoom: 
Yes
Focus Range: 
40 cm to Infinity, 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 
7 - 300 cm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 
24 - 672 mm
Aperture Range: 
F3.1 (W) - F5.9 (T)
Flash
Flash (Built-in): 
Yes
Flash (External): 
No
Flash Range: 
[W]: 0.4 to 7.0 m, [T]: 0.3 to 3.0 m
Flash Modes: 
Anti red-eye, auto, fill in, off, slow flash
Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder: 
No
Digital Viewfinder: 
Yes
Viewfinder Type: 
Electronic
Viewfinder Accuracy: 
97%
Display
Live View: 
Yes
Video
Video / Movie Mode: 
Yes
Video Frame Rate: 
1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Video Resolutions: 
1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Video Formats: 
AVI (Motion JPEG )
Storage
Memory Formats: 
SD, SDHC
Audio Formats: 
WAV
Performance
Continuous Drive: 
Yes
Continuous Drive Rate: 
1.2 fps
Battery
Battery Type: 
4xAA type alkaline batteries, 4xAA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, 4xAA type lithium batteries
Battery Standby: 
700 shots
Connectivity
Video Out: 
Yes
Audio In / Mic: 
No
Audio Out: 
No
USB: 
USB 2.0 High Speed
HDMI: 
Yes
Other
Remote Control: 
No
Self Timer: 
Yes
GPS: 
No
Wi-Fi: 
No