When Sony launched its new Xperia Z4 flagship a few weeks back it was a Japan-only release. Today the Japanese manufacturer has announced the Xperia Z3+, which is essentially identical to the Z4 but will be available globally. It includes a 1/2.3-inch 20.7MP Sony Exmor sensor coupled with an F2.0 lens offering an equivalent focal length of 25mm. Read more
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Canon Rebel T6s/T6i Lab Report added to First Impressions
We’ve finished putting the Canon EOS Rebel T6s and T6i (760D and 750D) through our battery of image quality tests, and have updated our First Impressions Review with these results, along with explanations of what you might expect out of Canon’s latest 24.2MP APS-C sensors. Curious about their dynamic range? Read our updated First Impressions to learn more
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Samsung WB2200F real-world sample gallery posted
We’ve been toying around with Samsung’s WB2200F, which resembles a small Canon 1D X more than a superzoom, for several weeks. We picked out our favorite photos from this 60X zoom camera and have compiled them into a real-world samples gallery for your enjoyment. View photos
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Pentax XG-1 real-world sample gallery posted
Ricoh’s Pentax-branded XG-1 is a budget-friendly superzoom with a 24-1248mm equivalent lens and relatively compact body. Continuing with our look at long zoom cameras, we’ve got a full gallery of sample photos from the XG-1 for you to browse. View gallery
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Readers’ Showcase: Stephen Cheatley
Stephen Cheatley’s love of photography started with a Kodak Instamatic 100 and has grown significantly from there. He’s an avid astrophotographer who also enjoys capturing the dramatic sunsets of his home in the northwest of England. He’s the latest subject in our ongoing effort to feature the high quality images created by our readers. Take a look at his work and read our Q&A. See gallery
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Video Overview: Fujifilm X-T10
We’ve been shooting with a close-to-final version of the Fujifilm X-T10 for a few weeks now, and decided to take a bit of a closer look at this classically-styled interchangeable lens camera. Watch the video
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Canon EOS Rebel T6s/T6i First Impressions updated with shooting experience
We’d expect image quality from Canon’s EOS Rebel T6s and T6i (760D and 750D) to be very similar, and so far the 24.2MP APS-C DSLRs haven’t surprised us in our studio tests. The real differences between these two models is in the user experience, as the T6s provides advanced touches like a top-panel LCD and rear quick control dial for easier access to exposure settings. We delve into what it’s like using each of these cameras in our shooting experience. Read more
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DxOMark Mobile Report on HTC One M9
DxOMark Mobile has published their report on the HTC One M9, HTC’s latest top-end smartphone. The new model is a touch smaller and thinner than its predecessor, the One M8, but under the hood HTC upgrades the 4MP “ultrapixel” 1/3″ BSI sensor of the predecessor to a larger, higher resolution 20MP 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS sensor. The F2.2 lens provides no optical image stabilization, but the M9 is the first One model capable of recording 4K video. Read our report on DxOMark’s findings
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 real-world sample gallery posted
At 50X, the Fujifilm FinePix S1 may not have the longest lens in its class, but it is the only superzoom that’s weather-sealed and one of the very few with Raw support. Naturally, this means that we did some Raw conversions and shot in in the rain, and you can see the results in our samples gallery. View photos