올림푸스 Olympus XZ-10
Olympus has announced the Stylus XZ-10 enthusiast compact - a smaller, cheaper addition to the range alongside the well-regarded XZ-2. It's built around a 26-130mm equivalent 1:1.8-2.7 lens, coupled with a 12MP 1/2.3" type backlit CMOS sensor that offers ISOs up to 6400 and sensor-shift image stabilisation. It can record 1080p Full HD movies with stereo sound, with Multi-motion Movie IS to reduce blur while walking. The 3" 920k dot LCD is touch-sensitive, but unlike the XZ-2's doesn't tilt, which helps make the camera slimmer. The package is rounded off by a full set of manual controls including a customisable round-lens control ring, but there's no hot shoe or support for an external EVF. It'll be available from March 2013 for £349.99 in black, brown or white.
We'll have a chance to use a pre-production XZ-10 in the next few hours at the CP+ shot in Yokohama. We won't be able to post images, but we will be able to post first impressions.
XZ-10 outstanding features:
Imaging Quality
- 1:1.8-2.7 super-bright, large aperture 5x wide i.ZUIKO DIGITAL zoom lens (26-130mm*) for superb image resolution
- iHS technologies for capturing exactly the shots you want with rich colour and low noise, irrespective of shooting conditions
- 12 Megapixel backlit 1/2.3” CMOS sensor for high-resolution, superb quality full-size movies, stills and prints
- Powerful TruePic VI image engine for faster recovery time and shutter release plus excellent image quality
- Low Light Mode for sharper, more atmospheric shots in low light
- 1080p Full HD Movie with stereo sound for capturing movies in the best image quality currently available in compact cameras
- Multi-motion Movie IS for recording Full HD movies with reduced blur while walking
- HDR Backlight Adjustment for ideal exposure when shooting against the light
- Handheld Starlight Mode with Flash for shooting perfectly lit, blur-free photos at night without a tripod and despite contrasting light
- 10x with Super-resolution Zoom for digitally extending the range of the optical zoom with virtually no loss of image quality
Usability
- 3.0” touch-sensitive LCD (920,000 dots) with fast response
- Touch AF for focussing automatically on the subject you touch
- Manual controls for fast and easy professional adjustments
- Customisable control ring for fast, intuitive control of key program parameters Live Guide and i-Auto for easy operation – even by beginners
Creativity & Flexibility
- 11 Art Filters and their variations for adding creative effects to HD movies and stills: Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Pin Hole, Pop Art and Soft Focus
- Photo Story for automatically capturing, storing and sharing photos in a stylish, ready-made, collage-style layout
- Storage & Sharing SDHC™ and SDXC™ memory card compatible, including UHS-I support FlashAir™ card compatible for transferring password-protected images to selected smartphones and social networks
- Free iOS and Android software downloads for editing and sharing images in social networks via smartphone or tablet PC
- Eye-Fi Card compatibility for automatic wireless uploading of images to a website or PC
Other
- High ISO up to 6400 for excellent imaging despite poor light
- Multi-Aspect ratios for the ideal format (16:9, 3:2, 4:3 or 1:1)