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Fujifilm FinePix F50fd review

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Fujifilm FinePix F50fd review

The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd is a high-end, premium compact digital camera: 12-megapixel sensor, mechanical image stabilisation, 69mm high-resolution screen and a top-notch face-detection system. It's worth the premium, with a barrel of features and excellent images Read more

£115

24 October 2007 by Rich Trenholm

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Sony NEX-5 review

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Sony NEX-5 review

The 14.2-megapixel NEX-5 aims to offer the image quality and interchangeable lenses of a digital SLR in a smaller, simpler body. If you're stepping up from a standard compact camera, you'll probably find this remarkably small and beautifully made snapper a real delight Read more

£550

18 June 2010 by Rod Lawton

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Panasonic Lumix LX7 review

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Panasonic Lumix LX7 review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is a compact snapper with plenty of manual controls and a nifty aperture ring on the lens barrel. Read more

£390

12 October 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Nikon Coolpix S4300 review

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Nikon Coolpix S4300 review

You name it, Nikon's simplified it. Could the Coolpix S4300 be the perfect beginner's camera? It certainly comes close. Read more

£150

5 April 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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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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Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR review

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Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR review

Sporting Fujifilm's EXR sensor, the 10-megapixel FinePix F70EXR compact superzoom with 10x wideangle zoom is capable of delivering some truly impressive pictures, particularly in low light. It's sometimes susceptible to colour fringing, but its size, build and handling are all great Read more

£145

16 September 2009 by Rod Lawton

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Pentax Optio WG-1 review

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Pentax Optio WG-1 review

Tougher than old boots, the Pentax Optio WG-1 rugged camera is ready for almost anything. It takes a decent photo too, and comes with some useful bonus features. Read more

£210

19 August 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 review

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 review

The 14.1-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W380 doesn't seem like the most exciting compact camera when you look at its specs, but, when you actually use it, it impresses with its straightforward operation, great photos and satisfying build quality. It's surprisingly affordable too Read more

£190

26 February 2010 by Rod Lawton

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Samsung HMX-W300 review

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Samsung HMX-W300 review

The sporty Samsung HMX-W300 is an inexpensive smart phone-like movie camera that shoots great videos and is built to take a few knocks. Read more

£125

22 May 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Editors' choice Casio Exilim EX-F1 review

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Casio Exilim EX-F1 review

If you've ever missed a great photo waiting for automatic focus or a flash, you'll know the importance of high-speed shooting. Casio's Exilim EX-F1 takes it to the extreme, capable of capturing up to 60 full-resolution snaps -- or a mind-boggling 1,200 low-res pics -- in a single second Read more

£543

16 April 2008 by Ellis Benton

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