Nikon Coolpix 8400 review

Typical price: £410

What is it: An 8-megapixel camera with an impressive 24mm wide-angle lens

What we think: A wide-angle wonder, but this camera's not without its flaws.

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6.2

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7.0

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	Nikon Coolpix 8400	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1	Canon PowerShot G10	Canon PowerShot G11
Review date	28 Mar 05	27 Oct 09	10 Nov 08	13 Oct 09
Editor's rating	6.2	8.9	8.7	8.2
Price range	£410		£337.98 - £403.98	£427.98 - £499.00
Review summary	Photo enthusiasts who favour wide-angle photography indoors or out will love the expansive view of this 8-megapixel EVF camera Read full review	The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is part of a new breed of camera that aims to combine the features and image quality of a digital SLR with the convenience of a compact camera. But it's the sheer physical and mechanical quality of the DMC-GF1 that impresses the most. If only all cameras were made like this Read full review	Still the Godfather of compact cameras, the Canon G10 is a worthy successor to the G9. A wideangle lens, accessible controls and a list of features as long as your arm put dSLR power in your pocket Read full review	The Canon PowerShot G11 offers excellent photograph quality and options for a compact camera, and the downshift from the old PowerShot G10's 14-megapixel sensor to a 10-megapixel one has paid dividends. But it remains a fat, heavy and expensive compact that's not without its flaws, including sluggish responses and an awkward main controller Read full review
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