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Best superzoom cameras

Superzooms offer the longest zoom range of any camera type, and the same kind of controls and features as a digital SLR, for a fraction of the price. In this smashing round-up, we've gathered together five of our favourite models for your perusal, and also tell you what features to look out for. Read more

23 August 2010 by Rod Lawton

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Canon EOS 550D review

The 18-megapixel Canon EOS 550D is a very impressive digital SLR. Its photo quality hasn't moved on massively from that of its predecessor, the EOS 500D, but its high-definition videos are excellent, and its high-ISO performance is exceptional. It's pricey though Read more

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19 March 2010 by Rod Lawton

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Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR review

The FinePix Z700EXR offers good value for money, packing in a 12-megapixel sensor, a 5x optical zoom and a touchscreen interface. While Fujifilm's EXR high-sensitivity and high-dynamic-range modes aren't as impressive as they once were, it's still a decent snapper Read more

£180

15 June 2010 by Rod Lawton

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Canon PowerShot A2000 IS review

The PowerShot A2000 IS is an uncomplicated, 10-megapixel compact that produces above-average pictures but fails to excite. With countless rivals offering more interesting features, you can't help but feel that this is the Ford Focus of digital cameras Read more

£160

14 January 2009 by Rod Lawton

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Samsung GX-20 review

This top-end digital SLR is not for beginners, that much is for sure. It's solid and produces accurate exposures with deeply colourful pictures, but there's also a crude side to its design. And, since it's essentially the same camera as the Pentax K20D, it's worth a scrutinising look, even if the price is right Read more

£708

11 September 2008 by Rod Lawton

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Sigma DP1 review

The DP1 is the companion camera to Sigma's SD14. It uses the same unique three-layer Foveon sensor, but this time in a compact body with a fixed focal-length lens. It's designed for photographers looking for simplicity, clarity and quality rather than gimmicks, and are prepared to invest serious cash in their hobby Read more

£379

19 September 2008 by Rod Lawton

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Nikon Coolpix P6000 review

Nikon's 13.5-megapixel P6000 looks so good on paper you might wonder whether you need a digital SLR at all. Its sensor matches the pixel count of any low-medium range dSLR, its 4x zoom is more than the average kit lens, it shoots raw files, has a full set of exposure modes and there's vibration reduction too Read more

£280

20 November 2008 by Rod Lawton

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Casio Exilim EX-Z300 review

The 10-megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z300 compact doesn't break new ground in terms of optical science, but it is packed with enough features to satisfy even the most demanding techno-zealot. Whether that's enough to outweigh its average picture quality, however, depends on your attitude to gadgetry Read more

£190

22 January 2009 by Rod Lawton

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Sigma DP2 review

The DP2 is how cameras used to be -- a box with a lens, and just enough controls to let you get the picture you want. And the picture quality is excellent, offering clarity that's on a par with 10- to 12-megapixel digital SLRs and streets ahead of any other compact. You'll have to fork out for it, though Read more

£486

17 July 2009 by Rod Lawton

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Samsung i85 review

Samsung thinks we don't just want a camera but an MP3 player, movie player, world tour guide and storage device all rolled into one. The i85 is the result: a stylish 8-megapixel compact with a 5x zoom and enough features to keep you entertained on the plane and informed when you get to where you're going Read more

£190

6 January 2009 by Rod Lawton