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Samsung WB850F review

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Samsung WB850F review

The Samsung WB850F's a superzoom compact with punchy output and built-in GPS and Wi-Fi. It's a travel photographer's camera that has it all. Read more

£265

30 July 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 review

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 review

A long zoom and a bright lens make the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 a tempting halfway-house between a compact and dSLR. Read more

£470

13 September 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Nikon 1 S1 review

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Nikon 1 S1 review

A smart buy for anyone who lusts after one of Nikon's great J3 or V3 cameras, but can't quite afford them. Read more

£440

2 April 2013 by Nik Rawlinson

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 review

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 review

The Lumix DMC-FT5 is a truly rugged compact camera that's happy being dropped, drowned and frozen. Read more

£350

6 March 2013 by Nik Rawlinson

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX80 review

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX80 review

An ultra-compact in every sense, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX80 is great for photo novices. Read more

£200

6 July 2012 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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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62 review

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62 review

At less than £300, this 24x superzoom is extremely well priced and backs up its auto mode with plenty of manual options. Read more

£270

5 October 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Pentax Optio WG-2 review

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Pentax Optio WG-2 review

The unconventional-looking Pentax Optio WG-2 is an inexpensive choice for rugged outdoor photographers. Read more

£230

20 June 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Nikon Coolpix S800c review

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Nikon Coolpix S800c review

The Android-based Nikon Coolpix S800c is a fast and easy-to-use smart camera, with plenty of features, but it isn't cheap. Read more

£380

3 October 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 review

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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 review

With the FinePix SL1000, Fujifilm delivers an extremely long zoom for photographers on a budget. Read more

£300

8 March 2013 by Nik Rawlinson

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