Digital Cameras

Sigma DP1

The DP1 is the companion camera to Sigma's SD14. It uses the same unique three-layer Foveon sensor, but this time in a compact body with a fixed focal-length lens. It's designed for photographers looking for simplicity, clarity and quality rather than gimmicks, and are prepared to invest serious cash in their hobby

Editor's rating 7.6

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

Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD

The Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD is at the top of the line when it comes to superzooms, packing a 10-megapixel resolution screen and a 15x optical zoom. It's available now for around £220, and handles very well, with a chunky grip but a relatively compact feel. As with most Fujifilms, the controls are a bit fiddly, however

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 6.6

Casio Exilim Pro EX-FH20

The Casio Exilim EX-FH20 is the latest of Casio's wonder-cameras that can shoot photos and videos at incredibly fast speeds. It has a full 9-megapixel resolution, which shoots up to 40 frames per second. Video is equally fast, with up to 1,000fps available, or high-definition 720p footage

Samsung GX20

This top-end digital SLR is not for beginners, that much is for sure. It's solid and produces accurate exposures with deeply colourful pictures, but there's also a crude side to its design. And, since it's essentially the same camera as the Pentax K20D, it's worth a scrutinising look, even if the price is right

Editor's rating 7.2

Nikon D90

The Nikon D90 is the first digital SLR camera with video recording, which is great, especially since it's shot in 1,280x720-pixel motion JPEG at 24fps, giving it a cinematic, high-definition look. You can also shoot video with any lens, which yields interesting effects

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 8.0

Ricoh GX200

The GX200's 69mm LCD screen packs in an amazing 460,000 pixels, twice the resolution of most -- and that's just one example of the top-end features this camera has despite its small size. Its focal length is also wider than usual, meaning it'll be good if you're into landscape and travel photography

Editor's rating 8.3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37

The Panasonic FX37 may just look like a normal digital camera, but its compact body is full of impressive features, most notably the 5x optical wideangle zoom lens and the Intelligent ISO system, which combine to turn out high-quality images. It's one of the smartest cameras on the market

Editor's rating 8.5

Olympus E-420

Olympus' entry-level dSLR is the world's smallest and lightest digital SLR. An upgrade of the E-410, the E-420 boasts a larger, better, 69mm LCD, improved autofocus in live view mode, face detection and slightly faster continuous shooting

Editor's rating 7.5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Sony's Cyber-shot W series is the one to choose if you just want a top-quality everyday camera. For around £190, the top-of-the-range W300 gives you an amazing 13.6-megapixel sensor, a titanium-coated body, advanced face and smile detection, ISO 6,400 and 5fps shooting

Editor's rating 7.5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T700 aims to improve your picture-sharing experience by giving you not only a well-rounded point-and-shoot camera, but also a portable digital photo album. It's able to store up to 40,000 images and you can view them on its gorgeous 89mm touchscreen

Editor's rating 8.0

Olympus SP-570 UZ

The Olympus SP-570 UZ is an extremely promising superzoom, with the widest optical zoom range of any compact camera at 20x, plus built-in image stabilisation, a 1cm macro mode, full manual controls and the ability to shoot at an incredible ISO 6,400 -- and it's got a very tempting price tag too

Editor's rating 6.7

Nikon Coolpix S52c

We've often wondered why cameras don't come equipped with wireless transfer as standard, especially as Bluetooth and, increasingly, Wi-Fi are ubiquitous in mobile phones. The Nikon Coolpix S52c bucks this trend -- it's a 9-megapixel snapper that allows for wireless email, upload and back-up of images

Editor's rating 6.6

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

Superzooms split the dSLR and compact camps, but the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 sweetens the deal with a full 18x zoom lens and a handy fold-out LCD screen. There's a wealth of features in the sturdy body, all of which can be tweaked. Images look great and features kept us entertained

Editor's rating 6.9

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500

You can't go wrong with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500. This excellent compact features a 25mm wide-angle lens and a 5x optical zoom. Plus, it has myriad features, including the proven Mega OIS system, and you can tweak most of them, making this an excellent shooter

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 8.7

Canon EOS 1000D

The Canon EOS 1000D reflects the narrowing gap between compacts and digital SLRs. With its lightweight build and 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, the dSLR is an unintimidating camera. Will its compact-style features pack enough punch to sway buyers from other entry-level shooters?

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 7.2

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

Pentax K20D

It's neither entry level nor professional dSLR, but the Pentax K20D sits comfortably in between the two categories. Boasting 14 megapixels and a load of excellent features, this shooter can run with the big boys while still being small enough to carry without hurting your back

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 8.0

Olympus mju 1030SW

The Olympus mju 1030SW is a very tough and rugged 10-megapixel compact camera. It works to water depths of 10m, can be dropped from 2m and can even withstand a 100kg force. The camera takes great pics and is perfect for use in extreme conditions. Menus are easy to navigate

User rating 8.5

Editor's rating 8.1

Fujifilm FinePix S100FS

The Fujifilm FinePix S100FS is an 11-megapixel superzoom that strikes a happy medium between dSLR and bridge cameras. It's a solid build with a wide lens and a mechanically stabilised zoom. It performs well and the controls are easy to use, while the LCD screen hinges out the back of the camera

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 7.7