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Nikon 1 V1 review

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Nikon 1 V1 review

With compact lenses and a sturdy body, the Nikon 1 V1 should last you a lifetime. That's just as well as it doesn't come cheap. Read more

£879

8 November 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS review

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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS review

A 30x zoom, decent resolution and compact body for less than £300 makes the superzoom Canon PowerShot SX500 IS a tempting option. Read more

£280

12 September 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Olympus SP-620UZ review

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Olympus SP-620UZ review

A long zoom in a beefy body at a low price. This £160 Olympus SP-620UZ has impressive specs that will help it achieve impressive results. Read more

£160

28 February 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Canon PowerShot G15 review

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Canon PowerShot G15 review

A professional compact with a wide maximum aperture and consistently good output, but a high price to match. Read more

£529

15 November 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Panasonic Lumix G5 review

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Panasonic Lumix G5 review

Panasonic's latest interchangeable lens camera, the well-built Lumix DMC-G5, produces consistently good output but it costs too much. Read more

£800

10 August 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Samsung NX210 review

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Samsung NX210 review

The Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung NX210, with interchangeable lenses and a high resolution, shoots great pictures but there are better compacts. Read more

£640

20 August 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Ricoh G700 review

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Ricoh G700 review

The Ricoh G700 compact camera is undeniably rugged, but its high cost and unimpressive picture quality mean it won't be worth buying for the vast majority of people. Read more

£500

2 February 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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Sigma DP2s review

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Sigma DP2s review

The DP2s is a compact camera with a big sensor, a minimum of controls and a distinct lack of bells and whistles. If you're an experienced photographer who wants a camera that does what you tell it to and takes great pictures, you should check it out Read more

£550

28 July 2010 by Rod Lawton

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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS review

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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS review

A long-zoom and high-resolution for a budget price means some compromises, but the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is a decent knockabout camera. Read more

£165

16 October 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Olympus SP-800UZ review

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Olympus SP-800UZ review

If you need a camera with a long zoom range and compact form factor, and you're prepared to make a few compromises, the Olympus SP-800UZ superzoom will be worth a look. Read more

£240

24 August 2010 by Gavin Stoker

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