Here is an interesting review by Prophotohome.com where the review is interactive based. They review different features of the camera with each entry.
The first entry is the AI Servo Autofocus performance where they write:
“From the very first time we saw the specs for this camera we were impressed by what was being offered [...]
A review by CNET in the UK about a camera combat between the Camera phones, a digital compact camera and a digital DSLR has to be the worst review I have ever read. In fact the review is more like a primary school project and I think this is where it is aimed.
In this [...]
Trusted Reviews has reviewed the new Nikon D40X and although it does lack a bit of depth, it does give a good idea about the camera for which they praise highly. For example, they mention the great ISO performance with noise from ISO 100 to ISO 800, but failed to say how the Noise Reduction [...]
Imaging Resource has reviewed the Nikon D40 and concludes with:
“Nikon really shocked the market with the D40. We’ve been pleasantly surprised with its excellent performance in low light and its simple grace as a day-to-day shooter. Then we remind ourselves that all this quality comes at less than $600, and we shake ourselves awake. The [...]
Although it has just been announced, Luminous Landscape has a preview of the new Canon 400D / Rebel Xti. Here’s what they write:
“With the Rebel XTi Canon’s entry level DSLR has gown up, and in some ways even surpassed its older sibling the 30D. Try as I might, given the feature set, implementation and price [...]
The Fujifilm Finepix F30 has been reviewed by Popphoto.com and writes:
“The Fujifilm Finepix posted impressive numbers in the lab, keeping noise at bay all the way up to ISO 3200, which scored a 2.45 (Moderate) in our noise test, with just about a 20% drop in resolution (1310-Very High) over the resolution results for ISO [...]
The Nikon D80 has been reviewed by Hardwarezone and although the camera is yet to be released for sale, a review was performed and was recommened favourably. It writes:
“The Nikon D80 is a fantastic camera for its price. It is definitely better than its predecessor D70s but not quite the level as the mid-range [...]
The Fujifilm Finepix F30 has been reviewed by Steves digicams and writes:
“Like its predecessor, the F30 relies on its high sensitivity to help you capture images in lighting conditions that other consumer camera’s find difficult. While the F10 had a maximum ISO settings of 1600, the F30 raises the bar with a sensitivity of 3200; [...]
Although the Sony Alpha has not has not been released, it has been reviewed by www.trustedreview.com. I assume its a pre-production model.
They conclude with:
“An extremely impressive debut from a new player in the digital SLR market, the Sony Alpha α100 is pitched at the consumer end of the market, but is actually a better [...]
Choosing which camera to buy is a difficult decision to make. There are just as many different cameras to choose from as there are different types of mobile phones in the market. Do you go for the small and light compact or do you buy an entry model Digital SLR camera. With so many choices [...]