Nikon 10-megapixel Digital Cameras

Nikon D3000

The 10.2-megapixel D3000 digital SLR is very much suited to beginners seeking to dip their toes further into the photographic ocean. Not only does it offer guidance on how to use it but there are full manual controls for when your know-how increases. The best thing is that its photo quality is first-rate

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 7.5

Nikon Coolpix S220

The 10-megapixel Coolpix S220 is a good option for those who want a straightforward, inexpensive camera that will take photos of a sufficient quality for posting online. It's also incredibly small and lightweight, and offers very good features for its class

Editor's rating 6.8

Nikon Coolpix L100

The 10-megapixel Coolpix L100 is a budget superzoom aimed at beginners. While it's got few frills and is easy to use, it also boasts a solid build and good picture quality. We're slightly baffled by the lack of manual ISO control, and the LCD could be better, but this is a decent camera otherwise

Editor's rating 6.7

Nikon Coolpix S230

The 10-megapixel Coolpix S230 ultra-compact camera offers all of the point-and-shoot basics in a stylish package. It also has an intuitive touchscreen that helps it stand out from the crowd, while picture quality is generally good. It could be speedier, but the S230 is a decent snapper overall

Editor's rating 7.0

Nikon Coolpix L20

The smart-looking, 10-megapixel Coolpix L20 is a budget compact camera that's easy to handle and straightforward to use. All but very beginners will find the omission of ISO adjustment options baffling, but, otherwise, it's a simple, sturdy, practical camera that takes decent pictures

Editor's rating 6.1

Nikon Coolpix S60

With its sleek body and touchscreen (a current must-have feature), the 10-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S60 is a stylish, functional accessory that allows for extensive photo personalisation. For those looking for high performance, however, the search isn't over yet

Editor's rating 7.2

Nikon Coolpix S610

It's hard to stand out from the crowd, especially since it's become easier to pack gadgets full of features these days. The compact Nikon Coolpix S610 is no exception with a 10-megapixel sensor, image stabilisation, a 4x wideangle zoom, face, smile and blink detection and a nifty automatic scene mode selection

Editor's rating 6.3

Nikon Coolpix P80

It's neither a bird nor a plane -- it's a superzoom. More specifically, it's the Nikon Coolpix P80 with an 18x zoom lens. It ranks as one of the better superzooms among the handful in its class and its strong points include its excellent handling of colour saturation

Editor's rating 7.1

Nikon Coolpix S600

The Nikon Coolpix S600 is an attractive 10-megapixel compact. Its small dimensions and elegant brushed metal case means it won't be out of place at a party. It's one of the fastest performers in the Coolpix range and produces good images, particularly out of doors

Editor's rating 6.6

Nikon D60

Nikon's D60 is a good example of the current breed of entry-level dSLRs. With physical controls similar to that of a compact camera, this dSLR pumps up the features, allowing you to tweak your images in the camera, from fixing exposure and red-eye reduction to adding saturation

Editor's rating 7.2

Nikon D40x

Nikon's D40x is a very impressive camera. While not quite as fast as the Canon EOS 400D, it does offer a higher resolution, and is ideal for first-time digital SLR owners

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 7.7

Nikon Coolpix P5000

With the 10-megapixel Coolpix P5000, Nikon has managed to include a plethora of amateur-friendly exposure controls in a compact that's easily small enough to fit into your pocket

Editor's rating 6.9

Nikon D80

The Nikon D80 -- with 10.2 megapixels, lightning-fast performance, high-quality images with very low noise and a heaping pile of convenience features -- will not disappoint. If you already own some Nikon lenses and have been waiting for an affordable 10.2-megapixel dSLR, this one is a definite winner

Editor's rating 8.0

Nikon D200

The D200 offers serious amateur photographers and value-minded professionals a compact, sub-£1,500 digital SLR with many of the specifications, features and build characteristics of Nikon's high-end pro cameras

Editor's rating 8.3