Sony Alpha a7R is mirrorless digital cameras with full-frame sensor. This camera was launched in October 2013 with his brother Sony Alpha a7. Both cameras are claimed by Sony as a full-frame mirrorless camera is the smallest and lightest in the world. The a7R has a full-frame sensor with 36.4 megapixel resolution and without the use of a low-pass filter that has the potential to produce sharper images while a7 has a full-frame sensor with 24.3 megapixel resolution. Sony Alpha a7R also equipped with features such as a new gapless lens design on the sensor chip, the BIONZ X Image processor, 3.0-inch Tiltable TFT LCD, OLED electronic viewfinder, and the ability to record Full HD 1080/60p. The camera also has built-in WiFi connectivity and NFC, Multi-Interface Shoe, including compatible with E-mount lenses. Sony Alpha a7R will be available in December 2013 with a price range of $2,298.00.

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Nikon COOLPIX P7800 is a premium compact digital camera launched by Nikon in September 2013 as the successor to the P7700 camera. This camera comes with major improvements in the electronic viewfinder with 921k-dot sight 100% coverage and a new LCD screen with RGBW design to lighter in the sun and do not drain the battery. In addition, the P7800 also has the same features as the previous model include 12.2 Megapixel CMOS BSI sensor, EXPEED C2 processor, 7.1x ED Nikkor lens optical zoom, 3.0-inch LCD screen that can be rotated in all directions, an electronic viewfinder, Full video recording HD 1080p at 30fps, and has image stabilization by lens shift VR. Not only that, this camera also offers full manual control and RAW image support as well as compatible with Wireless WU-1a adapter. Nikon COOLPIX P7800 is sold at a price range of $546.95.

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Olympus Stylus 1 is a premium compact camera that was launched on October 29, 2013. This camera combines high performance and portable design for easy use as OM-D E-M5. Olympus Stylus 1 has a 1/1.7-inch 12 Megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with i.Zuiko 10.7x optical zoom lens that has aperture f/2.8 and a focal length equivalent of 28-300mm. Other features of this camera include Super Macro mode with minimum focus of 2-inch, High-definition electronic viewfinder, 3-inch LCD screen that can be tilted, and Full HD 1080p video recording. For the focus and zoom adjustment, the Olympus Stylus 1 using hybrid control ring features that allow you to set up the most important camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed. Meanwhile, for the connectivity, the camera uses a built-in WiFi includes a built-in flash and hot-shoe for adding an external flash. This camera will be available on December 2013 with price of $699.00.

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Fujifilm has recently contributed to heat the pocket camera market with the launch of Fujifilm XF1 XQ1 as successor. Fujifilm claims that this camera is more portable than ever. Fujifilm XQ1 have a slightly similar design but with a few upgrades XF1 on features to improve image quality and higher performance. This camera uses a high-grade sensor of 12 megapixels award-winning X-Trans CMOS II 2/3-inch sized and combined with EXR Processor II processor to produce high quality images with fast performance. In addition, other features that have been improved include 3.0-inch LCD with 920k-dot resolution, Full HD 1080p video recording at 60fps, WiFi connectivity, and the ability of continuous shooting up to 12fps. While the features are still the same as the previous model is the Fujinon 4x Optical Zoom lens f/1.8-4.9, hybrid AF system, Film Simulation and Advanced Filter.

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Having successfully launched the Fujifilm X-E1 last year, Fujifilm is now re-launching the next generation of cameras. Fujifilm X-E2 was launched by Fujifilm on October 18, 2013 as the next generation of X-E1. X-E2 comes with many improvements from its predecessors such as the built-in WiFi with a dedicated button on the top of the camera, increasing the ability to record Full HD 1080p at 60fps. Not only that, this camera uses a sensor 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II which utilizes a color filter array that has a more random pattern of the Bayer array and remove the optical low-pass filter to produce sharp images and high resolution. LCD screen has also been improved with the 3.0-inch size and 1040k-dot resolution, and the ability to shoot continuously up to 7fps.

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Nikon D5300 is a new DSLR camera from Nikon which was launched less than a year after launching the Nikon D5200. When compared with the D5200, D5300 comes with several new features such as a larger screen, eliminating the optical low-pass filter, and use the wireless connectivity and GPS. This new camera also has some features in common with previous models such as the 24.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor DX-Format, 4 EXPEED processor, Full HD 1080p video recording at 60 frames per second, up to 5fps Continuous Shooting, 39-point autofocus system, ISO 25600 Sensitivity , and Active D-Lighting and a built-in HDR. This camera will be available on the market with a price range of $796.95 in mid-November 2013.

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Olympus PEN E-P5 is a 16.1MP Live MOS Sensor Compact System Camera with TruePic VI Image Processor. It features 3.0-inch Tilt Touchscreen LCD, Full HD 1080p Video Recording in MOV & AVI Formats, Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity, 5 Axis Image Stabilization with IS Auto, Fast AF with Touch Focus & Touch Shutter, 9 FPS Burst Shooting; 1/8000s Shutter, Built-In Flash with Wireless Capability, and offer an Optional VF-4 Electronic Viewfinder. The camera features (W x H x D) 4.8 x 2.7 x 1.5″ / 12.2 x 6.9 x 3.8 cm and weight 13.33 oz / 378 g body only.

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Canon PowerShot G16 is a new Point and Shot camera that announced on 21 August’13 for replacing the previous model PowerShot G15. The G16 is identical to G15. It just adds new features such as WiFi Connectivity and the new DIGIC 6 Image Processing Engine that promises better high ISO sensitivity performance up to 12800. Canon claims that the PowerShot G16 has better performance than previous model by use the new processor that provides continuous shooting rate of 9.3 fps for over 500 shots. This camera will be available on the market from October 2013.

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Pentax K-3 is a new DSLR camera from Pentax which released in October 2013. This camera is a big step from Pentax that is offering a variety of improvements and significant changes from previous model. Pentax K-3 has a new sensor, a new body design, a new AF system, new metering system, as well as improved performance. By offering those improvement this camera is expected to compete in the market with a classy cameras such as Canon and Nikon. This camera will be available in the market starting November 2013 with a price range of $1,296.95 (Body only).

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 is a new Micro Four Thirds camera launched by Panasonic on October 17, 2013. This camera has a body design that is small, even smaller than the Pentax Q7 and offers quality images with the same performance as GX7. GM1 is equipped with a sensor 16 Megapixel Digital Live Mos combined with Venus Engine processor and use the Micro Four Thirds system. In addition, there is also a 3.0-inch touch screen, recording Full HD 1080i AVCHD video at 60fps, Wireless connectivity, light speed AF and Focus Peaking, ISO25600 and continuous shooting mode of up to 5fps. As the camera is designed for enthusiast users who want a design that is smaller than a DSLR, but is able to produce better image quality than compact system cameras and smartphones, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 offer a compact body design made of Magnesium Alloy.

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