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CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Best camera of 2011

We look back on the ten best cameras of 2011 and pit the year's finest compacts, superzooms, interchangeable lenses and dSLRs head to head. Read more

8 December 2011 by CNET UK staff

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Best cheap cameras

You don't have to sell a lung and a kidney from each of your offspring in order to afford a camera that can take good pictures. There are plenty of decent, cheap snappers around, and, if you're prepared to make a couple of compromises, you can come away with a bargain. Read more

23 August 2010 by Rod Lawton

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

The best touchscreen cameras

Whether you have delicate and long stem-like fingers or short and stout sausage fingers, touchscreens are the wave of the future. Find out which digital camera touchscreen is right for you Read more

5 December 2008 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Best long zoom compact cameras

The average compact camera packs a 3x zoom, while anything larger than 10x qualifies as a superzoom. We've picked four of our favourites from the space in between Read more

8 May 2008 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Best digital cameras for Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you're looking for a present for that special someone -- or even for your special self -- you could splash out on one of our favourite compact digital cameras Read more

7 November 2008 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

6-megapixel compact cameras

In the compact camera market, 6 megapixels is the new black. It's the safest bet for camera manufacturers, guaranteeing their compacts will measure up to the competition without looking overdressed -- at least during 2006... Read more

14 July 2006 by Mary Lojkine

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Samsung MV800 hands-on

The Samsung MV800 compact camera is packed with features that will help you shoot great self-portraits, but the folding screen and phone-style software make it more than just a toy for narcissists. Read more

4 September 2011 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Which camera should I buy?

If you want to buy a camera and have a budget rather than specs in mind, here's our guide to the hottest snappers for £100, £250 and £500. Watch video

16 November 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Superzoom digital cameras

Superzoom cameras combine the versatility of a big zoom lens -- typically ranging from around 30 to 300mm (35mm equivalent) -- with the convenience of an all-in-one camera... Read more

24 August 2007 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Casio Exilim EX-S770 preview hands-on

The Casio Exilim EX-S770 replaces the Exilim EX-S600 as Casio's ultraslimmest digital camera, and its design and widescreen support make it unique in Casio's product line -- its so-called credit-card format measures just 18mm thick and it has a 71mm LCD that can record video at a 16:9 aspect ratio Read more

21 August 2006 by Will Greenwald

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