New Digital Cameras Announced in 2006

New Digital Cameras Announced by Date: 2006 | 2007

Nb: Abbreviations used: IS - Image Stabilisation (normally optical), AS / SR - Anti-shake / Shake Reduction (normally sensor based), VR - Vibration Reduction (Nikon term for optical image stabilisation).

December:
Samsung Digimax D103
BenQ DC X710

November:
Nikon D40 DSLR - a new budget DSLR from Nikon, 6mp, 2.5"
Ricoh Caplio RR730 - a new budget 7mp digital camer from Ricoh, 2.5" screen, 3x opt
Fujifilm FinePix Z5FD - a new ultra compact from Fuji, 6mp, 2.5", 3x opt, also available in Pink.

October:

Ricoh GR Digital Special Edition - Ricoh's special edition, limited run of the 8mp Ricoh GR Digital.
BenQ X720 - ultra slim 7mp digicam with 3x optical zoom lens.
Polaroid Digital Cameras in Pink - Polaroid have released a number of Pink digital cameras.

September: Announced before or during the Photokina 2006 Show in Cologne, Germany.

Hasselblad H3D - high end medium format digital cameras
Sigma SD14 DSLR - new 14mp Foveon based Digital SLR - read our hands-on look at the SD14
Sigma DP1 - new 14mp Foveon based digital camera!
Kodak Easyshare Z710 - 7mp, 10x optical zoom
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro - 12mp, 2.5", DSLR
Fujifilm FinePix F31fd - 6mp, 3x, 2.5", ISO3200
Vistaquest VQ1005 - 3mp, Keychain
Rollei da1325, da7325, da5325 - 10, 7, 5mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Samsung GX-10 Digital SLR - 10mp, 2.5", Weather sealed DSLR, AS
Polaroid a520 - 5mp CMOS, 2", no zoom
Leica V-Lux 1 - 10mp, 2" swivel screen, 12x
Leica D-Lux 3 - 10mp, 2.8" widescreen, 4x
Leica Digilux 3 DSLR - 7.5mp, 2.5"
Canon Powershot G7 - 10mp, 2.5", 6x, AA
Canon IXUS 900 Ti / SD900 - 10mp, 2.5", 3x
Canon IXUS 850 IS / SD800 IS - 7mp, 3.8x, 2.5", IS
Canon IUXS i7 / SD40 - 7mp, 2.4x, 1.8"
Olympus E-400 Digital SLR - 10mp, 2.5", World's smallest DSLR
Pentax Optio E20 - 6mp, 2.4", 3x, AA
Pentax Optio T20 - 7mp, 3" touchscreen, 3x
Pentax K10D DSLR - 10mp, 2.5", Weather sealed DSLR, SR
Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder - 10mp, 2.5", Digital Rangefinder
Uniden UDC-7M - 7mp, 2.5", 3x, Blue/Red/Silver
Fujifilm FinePix A700 - 7mp, 2.4", 3x
Sony Cybershot DSC-N2 - 10mp, 3", 3x, Touchscreen
Sony Cybershot DSC-T50 - 7mp, 3" Touchscreen, 3x, Steadyshot
Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 Pink - 7mp, 2.5", 3x, Steadyshot, Pink
AgfaPhoto DC-735 - 7mp, 2.5", 3x, AA


August:
Nikon Coolpix S10 - 6mp, 10x opt, 2.5", AS (pictured)
Nikon Coolpix L5 - 7mp, 5x opt, 2.5"
Nikon Coolpix L6 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Nikon Coolpix S7, S7c, S8, S9 - Ultra Compacts
Canon Powershot A630 - 8mp, 4x, 2.5"
Canon Powershot A640 - 10mp, 4x, 2.5"
Canon Powershot A710 IS - 7mp, 6x opt, 2.5", IS
Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi DSLR - 10mp, 2.5", DSLR
Ricoh Caplio R5 - 7mp, 7.1x opt, 2.5", AS
Fujifilm FinePix S9600 S9100 - 9mp, 10.7x opt, 2"
Olympus Mju Stylus 740 750 - 7mp, 5x opt, 2.5", AS (750), Weatherproof
Olympus Mju Stylus 1000 - 10mp, 3x opt, 2.5", Weatherproof
Olympu Mju 725SW - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5", Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof
Olympus Mju Stylus 730 - 7mp, 3x opt, 3", Weatherproof
Olympus FE-180, FE-170 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5", AA
Olympus FE-190 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Olympus FE-200 - 6mp, 5x opt, 2.5"
Olympus SP-510UZ - 7mp, 10x opt, 2.5"
Pentax Optio A20 - 10mp, 3x opt, 2.5", AS
Pentax Optio M20 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5", AA
Rollei DT6 Tribute - 6mp, 4.8x opt, 2.5"
Fujifilm S3 Pro UVIR - 12mp, DSLR, Ultra Violet, Infra-red
Nikon D80 DSLR - 10mp, 2.5"
Kodak Easyshare C875 - 8mp, 5x opt, 2.5"
Kodak Easyshare C743 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.4"
Kodak Easyshare C443 - 4mp, 3x opt, 1.8"
Kodak Easyshare V705 - 7mp, 5x opt, 2.5", Dual lens
Casio Exilim EX-S770 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.8", MPEG4
Pentax Optio W20 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5", Waterproof
Samsung Digimax L70 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Minox DC-8122 - 8mp, 6x opt, 2.8"
Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5", IS

July:
Casio Exilim EX-Z700 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.7" (pictured)
Pentax Optio S7 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Samsung Digimax S700 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.4"
Samsung Digimax S1000 - 10mp, 3x opt, 2.4"
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 - 10mp, 4x opt, 2.8", IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5", IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50 - 7mp, 3.6x opt, 3", IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 - 7mp, 3.6x opt, 2.5", IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 - 10mp, 12x opt, 2", IS
Sanyo Xacti C6 - 6mp, 5x opt, 2", Video
Sanyo Xacti E7 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Sanyo Xacti S7 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5", AA
Fujifilm FinePix F20 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5", ISO2000
Fujifilm FinePix S6500FD - 6mp, 10.7x, 2.5", ISO3200
Samsung NV7 - 7mp, 7x opt, 2.5", AS
Samsung NV10 - 10mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Samsung NV3 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5", MP3, PMP

June:
Casio Exilim EX-S600D - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.2", DivX (pictured)
Ricoh Caplio RR660 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.4"
Sony Cybershot DSC-S500 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.4"
Acer CP-8660 - 8mp, 6x opt, 2.8"
Casio Exilim EX-Z70 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 - 10mp, 2.5", DSLR, AS
Nikon D2xs DSLR - 12.4mp Pro DSLR
HP Photosmart R967 - 10mp, 3x opt, 3"
HP Photosmart R827 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
HP Photosmart M627 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
HP Photosmart E427 - 6mp, 0x opt, 2"

May:
Fujifilm FinePix Z3 - 5mp, 3x opt, 2.5" (pictured)
Pentax K110D DSLR - 6mp, 2.5"
Pentax K100D DSLR - 6mp, 2.5", AS
Ricoh Caplio R40 - 6mp, 5.7x, 2.5", AS
Praktica Luxmedia 10-X3 - 10mp, 3x, 2.4", AA
Praktica Luxmedia 6203 - 6mp, 3x, 2.4", AA
Praktica DCZ 6.3 - 6mp, 2.8x, 2.5", AA
Ricoh Caplio 500G Wide - 8mp, 3x, Waterproof, Dustproof
Casio Exilim EX-Z5 - 5mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Polaroid i1032 - 10mp, 3x, 2.4"

April:
Kodak Easyshare One 6mp - 6mp, 3x opt, 3", WIFI
Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 - 10mp, 3x opt, 2.8"
Kodak Easyshare V610 - 6mp, 10x opt, 2.8", Dual lens
Sony Cybershot DSC-T30 - 7mp, 3x opt, 3", IS
Leica C-Lux 1 - 6mp, 3.6x opt, 2.5", IS

March:
Epson R-D1s - 6mp, Rangefinder, 2.5"
Sanyo Xacti S60 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5" (pictured)
Sanyo Xacti E60 - 6mp, 3x opt, 3"
BenQ X610, E520+, E600, P500, C530, C630
Sony Ericsson K800i K790i - 3mp Cybershot Camera Phone
Hasselblad 503CWD - 16mp medium format

February: (Updated) The majority of these digital cameras were announced around the PMA 2006 show!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 DSLR - 7.5mp, 2.5", DSLR, Liveview

Sony Cybershot DSC-W100 - 8mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Sony Cybershot DSC-W70 - 7mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 - 7mp, 12x opt, 3", IS
Sony Cybershot DSC-H2 - 6mp, 12x opt, 2", IS

Samsung GX-1L DSLR - 6mp, 2.5", DSLR

Ricoh Caplio R4 - 6mp, 7.1x opt, 2.5", AS
Ricoh Caplio RR630 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2", AA

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 - 8mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Casio Exilim EX-Z60 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5"

Canon Powershot SD630 IXUS 65 - 6mp, 3x opt, 3"
Canon Powershot SD600 IXUS 60 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Canon Powershot A700 - 6mp, 6x opt, 2.5"
Canon Powershot A540 - 6mp, 4x opt, 2.5"
Canon Powershot A530 - 5mp, 4x opt, 1.8"
Canon Powershot S3 IS - 6mp, 12x opt, 2", IS
Canon Powershot A430 - 4mp, 4x opt, 1.8"
Canon Powershot A420 - 4mp, 3.2x opt, 1.8"
Canon EOS 30D DSLR - 8mp, 2.5"
Canon Powershot SD700 IS IXUS 800 IS - 6mp, 4x opt, 2.5", IS

Nikon Coolpix S6 - 6mp, 3x opt, 3", WIFI
Nikon Coolpix S5 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2.5"
Nikon Coolpix P4 - 8mp, 3.5x opt, 2.5", VR
Nikon Coolpix P3 - 8mp, 3.5x opt, 2.5"
Nikon Coolpix L4 - 4mp, 3x opt, 2", AA
Nikon Coolpix L3 - 5mp, 3x opt, 2", AA
Nikon Coolpix L2 - 6mp, 3x opt, 2", AA

18/02/06 - Kodak Easyshare z612 - features a 12x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, a 2.5" screen, a 6 megapixel sensor, and records MPEG4 VGA videos at 30fps. The camera features 32mb of built in memory.

18/02/06 - Kodak Easyshare v603 - an ultra compact 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5" screen. It's available in Black or Silver, and features an MPEG4 VGA video mode at 30fps with sound.

18/02/06 - Kodak Easyshare c643 - features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, MPEG4 VGA video at 30fps, and an undo feature to un-delete recently deleted photos.

18/02/06 - Kodak Easyshare c533 - has a clever "Undo" button that allows you to get back the most recent deleted files simply by pressing an undo button, similar to the Recycle Bin in Windows. It makes you wonder why this isn't on all cameras. The C533 features a 5 megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 1.8" screen, and auto-rotate.

17/02/06 - Minox DC-6011 - ultra slim (only 18mm thick) 6 megapixel Minox DC-6011, it features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, and VGA video mode.

15/02/06 - Pentax Optio T10 - 6 megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 3" touch screen, and is enclosed in an aluminum body that's just 20mm thick.

15/02/06 - Pentax Optio W10 - 6 megapixel waterproof and dust proof Pentax Optio W10, it features a 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.5" screen.

15/02/06 - Pentax Optio M10 - a new budget / midrange digital camera, offering a 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.5" screen. Pentax claim the camera will provide 900 shots with Lithium AA batteries!

15/02/06 - Minox DC5011 - features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, and takes AA batteries. It appears to be very similar to the previously reviewed Ricoh Caplio RR530.

15/02/06 - BenQ E600 - 6 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5" screen, a 3x optical zoom lens, and MPEG4 video.

14/02/06 - Panasonic Lumix TZ1 - the world's smallest 10x optical zoom digital camera, the 5 megapixel camera features a folded optical zoom lens that runs along the inside of the body, with image stabilisation, a 2.5" screen, a VGA video mode, and high sensitivity mode with ISO800 and ISO1600.

14/02/06 - Panasonic Lumix FX01 - the world's smallest wide-angle digital camera, an update the the Lumix FX9, it features a wide angle Leica 3.6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, a 2.5" screen and a VGA video mode.

14/02/06 - Fuji FinePix F30 - a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, and ISO upto ISO32000! The camera uses high ISO to avoid blur and take more natural flash free photographs, The F30 is an update to the highly popular Fujifilm FinePix F10 / F11.

14/02/06 - Fuji FinePix A600 - new budget 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix A600, it features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, 12 megabytes of internal memory, and ISO upto ISO400.

14/02/06 - Fuji FinePix F650 - a new 6 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens, a large 3" screen, 32 megabytes of internal memory and a 30fps video mode.

13/02/06 - Sony announced the new Sony Cybershot W30, and W50. 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, 2" screen on the W30, and a 2.5" screen on the W50. Upto 400 shots, and ISO upto 1000. Available at Amazon: Sony W30, Sony W50.

Samsung Digimax L60 (pictured) - 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, 2.4" screen, VGA movies.

Samsung Digimax L85 - 8 megapixels, 5x optical zoom, 2.5" screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio.

January: (Updated) The majority of these digital cameras were announced around the CES 2006 Show:

Rollei da10 - 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" screen, ultra-compact digital camera available in red or silver.

Pentax *ist DL2 - 6 megapixel Digital SLR, takes AA batteries, it is designed to be especially easy to use and features 8 scene modes.

Olympus EVOLT E-330 Digital SLR (pictured) - World's first Digital SLR with live preview - the 7.5 megapixel digital camera features a 2.5" swivel screen and optical viewfinder.

Olympus Mju Digital / Stylus 720SW - Olympus' first fully waterproof digital camera. 7 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen. This digital camera is also shockproof, so would be excellent for people who have a tendancy to drop their digital camera!

Olympus Mju Digital / Stylus 700 - 7 megapixel, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, Weatherproof, available in Orange, Blue, Silver, Black.

Olympus Mju Digital / Stylus 810 - 8 megapixel, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, weatherproof, ISO 64 upto 3200!

Olympus SP-320 - 7 megapixel, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" screen, ISO upto 800.

Olympus FE-140, 6mp, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" screen.
Olympus FE-130, 5mp, 3x optical zoom, 2" screen.
Olympus FE-150, 5mp, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" screen.
Olympus FE-160, 6mp, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" screen.
Olympus FE-115, 5mp, 3x optical zoom, 1.5" scren, anti-blur mode.

Panasonic Lumix FZ7 - 6 megapixel version of the Panasonic Lumix FZ5, it features a 12x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen.

Casio Exilim EX-Z600 - 6 megapixel version of the Casio Exilim EX-Z500, it features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7" screen all in an ultra-compact metal body.

Samsung GX-1S Digital SLR (pictured) - Samsung's first Digital SLR, based on the Pentax *ist Digital SLR, it features a 6 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" screen.

Skanhex SX-1060SB, SX-1060S - 10 megapixel compact digital cameras featuring a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, and MPEG4 VGA video.

Vivitar Vivicam X30 - 10 megapixel compact digital camera featuring a 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.5" screen.

Vivitar Vivicam X60 - 10 megapixel digital camera featuring a 6x optical zoom lens, and a 2.8" screen.

Vivitar Vivicam 8600, 6320, 6330s, 5386.

Samsung 6in1 Digital Cameras - featuring MP3 playback.

BenQ E521 - 5 megapixel, 3x optical zoom lens, 2" screen.

Samsung A503 - 5 megapixel, no optical zoom.

Sony Cybershot DSC-S600 - 6 megapixel digital camera, featuring a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2" screen.

HP Photosmart R927, R725, R727, M527, M525, M425, E327 - 8 - 5 megapixels, 0-3x optical zoom, 1.8 - 3.0" screens, including the launch of ultra slim HP Photosmart digital cameras.

Panasonic Lumix LZ5 - 6 megapixel update to the Panasonic LZ1 / LZ2, it features a 6x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, and Mega Optical Image Stabilisation

Panasonic Lumix LZ3 - 5 megapixel update to the Panasonic LZ1 / LZ2, it features a 6x optical zoom lens, a 2" screen, and Mega Optical Image Stabilisation

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 - 5 megapixel upgrade to the Lumix LS1, it features a 3x optical zoom lens, with Panasonic's Mega Optical Image Stabilisation, a 2" screen and takes AA batteries

Pentax Optio A10 - the new 8 megapixel features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, MPEG4 VGA videos with sound, and built in anti-shake CCD sensor (much like Konica Minolta's Anti-shake system).

Pentax Optio E10 - the new budget 6 megapixel Pentax Optio E10 features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, and takes AA batteries.

Fujifilm FinePix V10 - a compact 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3" screen, a 3.4x optical zoom lens, and 3 built in games! The camera uses a Fuji SuperCCD sensor and allows ISO settings from ISO64 to ISO1600.

Fujifilm FinePix F470 - a compact 6 megapixel digital camera, around 20mm thin, with a 2.5" screen, a 3x optical zoom lens, and VGA videos with sound! The camera uses a standard CCD sensor and offers ISO settings from ISO64 to ISO400.

Fujifilm FinePix A500 - a compact 5 megapixel digital camera with a 1.8" screen, a 3x optical zoom lens, and 12mb of built in memory. The camera takes 2 AA batteries. The camera allows ISO settings from ISO100 to ISO400.

Fujifilm FinePix A400 - a compact 4 megapixel digital camera with a 1.8" screen, a 3x optical zoom lens, and 12mb of built in memory. The camera takes 2 AA batteries. The camera allows ISO settings from ISO100 to ISO400.

Samsung Digimax i6 - ultra-compact, ultra-slim Samsung Digimax i6 - a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.5" screen - it plays mp3s and video files and has built in anti-shake.

Samsung Digimax S800 - new 8 megapixel Samsung Digimax S800, available in black or silver - it features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, and MPEG4 VGA movies at 30fps with sound.

Samsung Digimax S600 - new 6 megapixel Samsung Digimax S600 - it features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, and MPEG4 VGA movies at 30fps with sound.

Samsung Digimax S500 - it features a 5 megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, auto-macro mode, and VGA video mode at 30 fps.

Kodak Easyshare Z650 - 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10x optical zoom lens and a 2" screen.

Kodak Easyshare C663 - 6 megapixel digital camera, with a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5" screen.

Kodak Easyshare V570 - it features two 5 megapixel CCD sensors, one with a 23mm lens in front of it, and another with a 3x optical zoom lens. The camera has a 2.5" screen on the back. Limited Olympics Edition also available.

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