Digital Cameras

Olympus Mju 1050SW

The Olympus mju 1050SW is especially pretty for being waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof. It's quite astonishing that such an elegant camera should turn out to be so tough, but its small size and slippery finish limit its usefulness in the extreme environments it's so good at surviving

Editor's rating 6.7

Samsung NV40

Although there were some problems with purple fringing and image noise, the Samsung NV40's user interface is so good that we'd still recommend it. This 10.5-megapixel snapper's price is so close to the £100 mark that it'd be a crime not to consider it at least

Editor's rating 6.8

Casio Exilim EX-Z19

The Casio Exilim EX-Z19 is head-and-shoulders above most of the cameras in the sub-£100 bargain basement, thanks to excellent build quality, a wealth of tweakable shooting options and decent images. It may be short on specs, features and low-light performance, but for that price you can't go wrong

Editor's rating 6.0

Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS

The Kodak EasyShare M1093 is unashamedly masculine in design, with sleek lines, matte black finishing and subtle contours -- all of which we love. It offers a great selection of scene modes, shoots 720p high-definition video and produces good pictures by means of its responsive autofocus and fast snapping speeds

Editor's rating 7.5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750

Sony's 7-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-S750 ponies up a stylish, ultracompact body and easy operation at the expense of good picture quality and speedy performance. That said, it's small size and sturdy frame will be perfect for people who want a reliable point-and-shoot at low cost

Editor's rating 6.2

Fujifilm FinePix J100

The Fujifilm FinePix J100 is very simple. We'd even call it the consummate point-and-shoot, mainly because you can't do anything else with it. Despite a few quirks, this camera has a decent 5x zoom -- but one thing is for sure: the prominence of 'baby mode' suggests this isn't a camera for the party scene

Editor's rating 5.8

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

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

Fujifilm FinePix F60fd

With a big 76mm (3-inch) LCD screen and features such as face detection and scene recognition, the Fujifilm FinePix F60fd is a good little compact. The picture quality is good, turning out crisp shots, but we must say we were bogged down in fiddly, often counter-intuitive controls

Editor's rating 7.7

Samsung i8

The Samsung i8 isn't just an 8.2-megapixel digital camera -- it's also a portable multimedia player, world tour guide, text viewer, storage device and voice recorder. There are a few downsides -- including some design flaws -- but as far as all-in-ones go, this camera performs well enough

Editor's rating 5.9

Kodak EasyShare M1063

The Kodak EasyShare M1063 is a 10.3-megapixel point-and-shoot camera. It's similar to the M1073, so we took it for a spin to see what distinguished the M1063 from its siblings, and other budget snappers. It's pretty easy on the wallet for under £90

Editor's rating 5.9

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

Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd

The Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd has a massive 18x zoom lens, positioning it securely among the monsters of superzooms. Its crisp images, plethora of features and accessible controls make this solid, stylish snapper a versatile and reliable choice for someone shooting sports or gigs

Editor's rating 7.4

Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd

As enormous great 18x and 20x zoom lenses become more common, we're also seeing smaller superzooms, such as the 10-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd. On top of its 12x optical zoom lens, it helps the user with straightforward controls and uses easily available AA batteries and SD memory cards

Editor's rating 5.7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is almost irresistible. A 9-megapixel shooter with the looks of a compact, it packs a 10x zoom lens and some great shooting features and produces some very nice movies. As far as compact superzooms go, this one ranks as a top pick

User rating 8.3

Editor's rating 7.4

Kodak EasyShare V1073

Everyone is jumping on the touchscreen bandwagon these days. The Kodak EasyShare V1073 is bringing its 10 megapixels and style-conscious metal body along for the ride, too. It's a classy little snapper and your images will come out looking bright and smooth

Editor's rating 6.8

Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS

When compared to nimble, budget dSLRs, it's easy to sneer at superzooms. With its powerful, stabilised lens, decent 720p movies, the Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS is a viable, cost-effective alternative to a dSLR. Its 12x zoom and excellent stabilisation definitely make it tempting

Editor's rating 7.5

Samsung NV24HD

The Samsung NV24HD makes the best of the NV series' smart touch interface. The intuitive menu system does away with wading through menus and with two mode dials, you have plenty of control. Add in excellent image quality and you've got one enormously clever compact

User rating 6.0

Editor's rating 8.6

Nikon Coolpix P60

Do you miss the days when cameras looked like cameras instead of flashy, new-fangled machines? Enter the Nikon Coolpix P60, a compact that makes retro styling cool again. A solid point-and-shoot, it strikes a balance of basic tweakability with general simplicity

Editor's rating 6.5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170

Underneath its plain exterior, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 hides a wealth of clever features and an extremely intuitive graphical interface. It also includes a viewfinder -- a compact rarity, these days -- and good a face detection system among its many tweakable options

Editor's rating 7.1