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Editors' choice Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V review

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V review

Sony could command far more than £250 or so for the impressive Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V compact camera. With a 10x zoom, tonnes of features, and a 16.2-megapixel sensor, it's shot to the top of our shopping list. Read more

£250

6 September 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3  review

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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 review

Fujifilm's FinePix Real 3D W3 is a well-built, responsive, affordable, easy to use and largely successful stab at bringing 3D stills and video capture to a wider consumer audience. Read more

£350

20 October 2010 by Gavin Stoker

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Canon PowerShot G12 review

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Canon PowerShot G12 review

The Canon PowerShot G12 is a high-performance compact camera that will appeal to dSLR owners seeking a portable back-up snapper. Overall, it's a quality package. Read more

£370

25 November 2010 by Gavin Stoker

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Samsung ST5500  review

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Samsung ST5500 review

The 14.2-megapixel Samsung ST5500 offers the double whammy of a huge 3.7-inch touchscreen at the back and retractable 7x optical zoom at the front, making for a surprisingly able point-and-shoot. Read more

£299

18 November 2010 by Gavin Stoker

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Editors' choice Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 review

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 compact superzoom is expensive. But its high-quality images, long zoom range, HD movie features, GPS, and touchscreen mean you certainly get plenty of camera for your money. Read more

£300

28 March 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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Editors' choice Nikon Coolpix P7100 review

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Nikon Coolpix P7100 review

With sharp images, great colours and an above-average movie mode, the Coolpix P7100 has plenty to recommend it. Read more

£349

20 October 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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Samsung ST100  review

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Samsung ST100 review

The Samsung ST100's dual screens have their uses but you'll have to pay extra to get them, and, discounting those, it's a fairly standard point-and-shoot camera. It's fun but it should be cheaper. Read more

£260

18 November 2010 by Gavin Stoker

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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS review

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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS review

Canon's attempt to trump all comers in the superzoom market with the PowerShot SX30 IS and its 35x optical zoom is largely successful, although it suffers from inherent compromises and the same plasticky build that plagues its predecessors. Read more

£350

3 November 2010 by Gavin Stoker

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Samsung NX100  review

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Samsung NX100 review

The Samsung NX100 offers the straightforward operation of a compact camera while adding a larger, dSLR-size sensor, and the ability to swap lenses. The end result is largely a success. Read more

£430

30 November 2010 by Gavin Stoker

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Sony NEX-3 review

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Sony NEX-3 review

The 14.2-megapixel NEX-3 is a good option for those seeking a compact camera with interchangeable lenses. It's about £100 cheaper than its big brother, the NEX-5, but there are no serious compromises, and it will probably suit novice shooters well Read more

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30 July 2010 by Rod Lawton

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