Digital Camera Reviews

Round-up More people than ever are moving on to their second digital camera and looking for something that lets them develop their hobby. Here are four of the best entry-level and beginner-friendly digital SLRs

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Review The 12.2-megapixel EasyShare Z950 with 10x zoom is a thoroughly respectable superzoom camera that, refreshingly, dispenses with the gimmickry seen in many competitors of late. It can be slow to shoot immediately consecutive photos, but its image quality is very good for its class

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Review The 12.1-megapixel PowerShot SX20 IS with 20x zoom is a solid superzoom for the money. Its performance is generally slower than its predecessor's but its images are good, although they could be sharper, and its 720p movie capability is a welcome addition to the package

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Review The 12.1-megapixel Coolpix S70 is an expensive compact camera, which might lead you to expect better photo quality than you'll actually get. Photos are still very good, but you're really investing in the beautiful and responsive touchscreen and the slick design

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Review Samsung's plunged into the superzoom pool with the 12.5-megapixel WB5000. With a 24x zoom, manual controls and the ability to shoot raw files, it's a versatile beast to be sure. It also has an excellent LCD display, and is straightforward to use, although its rendering of fine detail could be better

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Review The PL70 is Samsung's top of the range point and shoot camera. It boasts a handy 28mm wide-angle 5x zoom, HD movies, a barrage of face-detection options and a rather neat brushed-metal design. A good range of smart options make your life easier, while its images are colourful and well defined

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