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Ricoh Japan has unveiled the new CX6 superzoom compact digital camera. The camera features a 10-megapixel back-lit CMOS sensor, a 28-300mm equivalent (10.7X) image-stabilized zoom lens and a 3.0-inch 1.23 million dot VGA LCD display.

In addition, the digicam also provides Aperture and Shutter Priority exposure modes, super-fast autofocus speeds of 0.1 seconds and a dedicated movie shooting button. Folks in Japan will be able to purchase the Ricoh CX6 on December 3rd, 2011 for 44,800 Yen or around US$580. Read more…

Pentax today announced the availability of the new firmware update version 1.01 for the Pentax Q compact digital camera. The new firmware update improves the resolution when the in-camera sharpening level is set to “Fine Sharpness”. The firmware also improves overall stability. Pentax Q owners can download the firmware update version 1.01 right here. [Pentax]

Fujifilm will launch the FinePix JX420 in Japan. Measuring 95.2mm x 57.2mm x 24.3mm and weighing 124 grams, the compact digital camera features a 16-megapixel CCD sensor with a 28mm wide-angle lens, a 5x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD display, up to ISO 1600 (expendable to ISO 3200) and an SDHC/SD card slot. The digicam also supports a 10cm Macro mode and a 720p HD video recording capability.

Available in black, silver, pink and red, the Fujifilm FinePix JX420 will be launched in early November 2011 for 13,000 Yen or around US$170. Read more…

Fujifilm has unveiled the X100 Special Edition. Available only 200 units, the camera features a tan leather casing and a leather case that matches the original. For your info, the Fujifilm X100 is equipped with a 12.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, an EXR processor, a 23mm F2 Fujinon lens, a 2.8-inch LCD display, an ISO range of 200 to 6400 and an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. The camera also has a hybrid viewfinder that works in both optical and electronic modes. No word on pricing at this time. [DeviceMag]

The Minimo-X is a toy digital camera that produces cool visual effects such as over-saturated colors, full double-exposure capability and intense vignette. Measuring 2-inch tall and weighing at just 1.1 oz, this portable camera is also able to capture artistic videos.


The Minimo-X comes equipped with a 3.2-megapixel camera, a 1-inch LCD display, a microSD card slot and a USB 2.0 port. If you want one, you can buy the Minimo-X digital Lomo camera via Photojojo! for US$130. Check out more pictures after the jump. Read more…

JVC has finally unveiled the pricing of its GC-PX10 digital camera. For your info, the JVC GC-PX10 is known as “the hybrid digital camera” because it is able to shoot pictures and videos simultaneously. The camera captures 12-megapixel still pictures and records full HD 1920 x 1080/60p videos. The JVC GC-PX10 provides professional-level capabilities including 60 shots per second still image shooting, 300 frames-per-second video recording for high-quality super-slow motion, a time-lapse recording and the ability to capture pristine still images from video. Additional specs include a built-in 32GB flash memory, an SDXC/SDHC/SD card slot for storage expansion, a 10x optical zoom with optical image stabilization and a 3-inch tilt-able touch-sensitive display. There is also an ISO 6400 mode, allowing you to use this camera in low light environments. The JVC GC-PX10 hybrid digital camera is priced at $899.95. See more pictures after the jump. Read more…