Canon introduces two new long-zoom digital cameras, the PowerShot SX260 HS and the PowerShot SX240 HS. Both have a sleek and compact design, yet packs Canon’s 25mm wide angle 20x optical zoom lens with 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer. According to Canon, the new models are its slimmest 20x zoom camera. The SX260 comes with built-in GPS chip for tagging each picture with the local time and location it was taken automatically. The Map Utility software also lets you to view your journey on Google Maps.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS White

Canon announced for the US market two new PowerShot ELPH digital cameras, the flagship long-zoom ELPH 530 HS measuring just 0.78-inch thick and the ELPH 320 HS. Both models are equipped with WiFi connectivity allowing users to upload photos and videos to the Canon iMAGE GATEWAY online services or to social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, directly from the camera.

Nikon introduces the new CoolPix S9300 and the CoolPix S9200 compact digital cameras as the the successors to the S9100. Though with a slim and compact form factor, both cameras are equipped with a thin 18x optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a wide range of angles of view from wide-angle 25 mm to super-telephoto 450 mm.

Another new compact from Olympus is the VR-340 with 10x optical zoom lens with 24mm wide angle. The affordable long-zoom camera sports a 16 Megapixel CCD image sensor and a 3-inch LCD display with a wide viewing angle. The camera features Dual Image Stabilization, which combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.

FujiFilm FinePix F770EXR with GPS

FujiFilm brings three new compact long-zoom digital cameras, the FinePix F770EXR with GPS (aka F770EXR), F750EXR and F660EXR (aka F665EXR). All three models are equipped with a newly improved 1/2″ 16 MegaPixel EXR-CMOS sensor for superior performance in low light situation. Other the camera maker’s other EXR cameras, these compact long-zoom shooter feature the EXR Auto mode with Motion Detection to ensure subjects is captured clearly in low light condition. There are, of course, EXR HR (High Resolution), EXR DR (Dynamic Range), EXR SN (Signal to Noise) priority modes for you to choose from, in case you don’t want the camera to made the choice for you.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS Black

In addition to the SX150 IS, Canon also introduces the PowerShot ELPH 510 HS (aka IXUS 1100 HS in Europe) and ELPH 310 HS (aka IXUS 230 HS in Europe) digital cameras with the HS SYSTEM that combines a 12.1-megapixel, high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor to enhance image quality in low-light settings. The HS SYSTEM also educes noise at high ISO speeds and expands the camera’s dynamic range to allow for greater detail and color when shooting in darker settings.

Nikon introduces a new pocket-able long zoom digital camera, the CoolPix S9100 with 18x optical zoom, which is the successor to the S8100 with 10x zoom. With a compact body, the S9100 packs a 18x zoom NIKKOR ED glass lens with 25mm wide angle, a 12.1-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor and a 3-inch Clear Color LCD display.