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Canon PowerShot A530 review

Though the A530 is a modest 5-megapixel step down from its 6-megapixel sibling, the A540, it still has almost all of the same handy features and produces very pretty images in well-lit environments. Unfortunately, it lacks the zippy performance and large LCD that help elevate the A540 above the crowd Read more

£140

25 April 2006 by Will Greenwald

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Olympus FE-180 review

Olympus's 6-megapixel FE-180 is a rare example of a camera with a well-built automatic system -- there are hardly any manual controls, but it still takes a decent image. Basically, the camera runs almost completely on autopilot. It's just the thing for a casual photographer on a budget Read more

£120

26 October 2006 by Will Greenwald

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Olympus FE-115 review

The Olympus FE-115 is all about simplicity. This clunky 5-megapixel shooter sports a 3x optical zoom lens, seven shooting modes and not much else. It's inexpensive and takes decent pictures, but does suffer from extremely slow performance and lack of basic image settings -- it's a good idea to look around before you buy Read more

£97

10 July 2006 by Will Greenwald

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Nikon Coolpix L10 review

The Nikon Coolpix L10 comes from a family of rock-bottom budget cameras, but they don't skim on performance. The L10 did well in our tests, both in shooting time and in keeping the noise levels under control. While this isn't a camera with lots of frills, it does its family proud as a simple point-and-shoot Read more

£13

16 October 2007 by Will Greenwald

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HP Photosmart M437 review

With one of the smallest price tags on the market, the HP Photosmart M437 looks like an appealing, simple little camera. Its 5-megapixel sensor and 51mm LCD won't turn many heads, but its skimpy £80 price will attract anyone looking for a budget snapper Read more

£80

9 July 2007 by Will Greenwald

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Kodak EasyShare C533 review

The Kodak EasyShare C533 is a basic budget camera that doesn't pretend to be otherwise. This 5-megapixel point-and-shoot produces decent photos and responds quickly, but its flimsy-feeling build quality, 46mm LCD screen and minimalist feature set keep the C533 firmly in the bargain bin Read more

£109

30 June 2006 by Will Greenwald

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HP Photosmart M537 review

The HP Photosmart M537 is neither large nor small, shiny nor sleek, but despite its plain styling, it's extremely easy to use. With comfortable buttons on its back controlling an sensible interface, you can choose from a generous amount of onboard features, making for a sophisticated simplicity Read more

£100

16 November 2007 by Will Greenwald

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Olympus FE-200 review

The 6-megapixel Olympus FE-200 boasts the nicest lens in its series, with a wide 28mm-to-140mm zoom. A digital image stabilisation mode helps reduce shaking when zooming in but the wait of 7.3 seconds between shots may frustrate some users Read more

31 October 2006 by Will Greenwald

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Olympus FE-140 review

If you want a simple camera, look no further than Olympus's FE-series point-and-shoot models, which have no manual settings but offer low price tags and helpful features for photography newbies. The FE-140 offers a 6-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and a 64mm LCD screen, but captures images that are mediocre at best Read more

£120

26 June 2006 by Will Greenwald

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Nikon Coolpix L11 review

Some budget digital cameras offer surprisingly good picture quality for very little money, such as the Nikon Coolpix L11, a simple, easy-to-use 6-megapixel point-and-shoot that produces very acceptable pictures for under £100 Read more

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7 August 2007 by Will Greenwald