Hear that? That's the sound of the entire point-and-shoot camera industry bracing for yet another blow. As smartphone cameras mature, it's becoming ever more difficult to convince consumers to use anything other than their phone outside of special occasions where ILCs or DSLRs are necessary. Aptina has a lot to do with that. Here at Mobile World … [Read more...]
Aptina unleashes 1080p and 4K mobile sensors, entire point-and-shoot segment cringes
February 25, 2013 by
Nikon’s Coolpix S800c: an Android-powered point-and-shoot camera for $350
August 25, 2012 by
It's here: Nikon's first Android-powered camera, and it's one that you'd actually consider buying. The $ 349.95 Coolpix S800c is nearly as slim as a smartphone from the middle of last decade, boasting inbuilt GPS (you know, for excessive geotagging), a 10x optical zoom lens, 16 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 3.5-inch OLED WVGA touchscreen, a 1080p … [Read more...]
Nikon Coolpix L610: an AA-powered, 1080p-capable point-and-shoot for $249
August 8, 2012 by
A flagship it isn't, but Nikon's newest Coolpix will certainly hit the sweet spot in terms of pricing for many. The Coolpix L610 is an entry-level compact that breaks away from proprietary cells in order to rely on a pair of AAs. World travelers may argue that it's easier to find a pack of those at any corner shop than a power outlet, and while it … [Read more...]
