Ben Pitt
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Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 review
Cameras Compact cameras
We like the smart design but the ZS10's features and image quality are below par for the price.
Canon PowerShot A800 review
Cameras Compact camerasFeatures and performance are in line with the rock-bottom price, but it punches above its weight for image quality.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 review
Cameras Compact camerasIts construction feels a little flimsy but otherwise this is a dependable camera at a very reasonable price.
Canon Ixus 115 HS review
Cameras Compact camerasA little pricier than most budget cameras, but its styling, features, photo quality and video quality are all in a different league.
Nikon D5100 18-55mm VR Kit review
Cameras DSLRsTakes beautiful photos and videos but at this price it needs more accessible controls. We'd stick to the cheaper D3100.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 review
Cameras Compact camerasImage quality isn't outstanding but the long list of great features, from 12m waterproofing to 1080p video capture, makes this an impressive all-rounder.
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 review
Cameras Compact camerasA handsome little camera that's built to withstand water, impacts and cold. Sadly, image quality is astonishingly bad.
Xara 3D Maker 7 review
SoftwareCreating cheesy, dated 3D text animations has never been so easy. If that's what you really want, we can't fault it.
Olympus Tough TG-310 review
Cameras Compact camerasImage quality is nothing special, but this rugged, waterproof, low-cost camera makes a lot of sense in inhospitable environments.
Cakewalk Sonar X1 Studio review
SoftwareTremendous editing power at an extremely competitive price, but the redesigned interface doesn't go far enough for our liking.