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Compact cameras

Most Popular Compact cameras

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Panasonic TZ100 front
Panasonic TZ100 review: Big sensor, big zoom, small camera for less
£549
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Panasonic LX100 aperture ring
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£699
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Latest Compact cameras

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-J10
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-J10 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Generous memory capacity and a USB plug built in, but they don't make up for the basic VGA video resolution and noisy photos.

Published :
£143 inc VAT
Nikon Coolpix S2500
Nikon Coolpix S2500 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Slim, attractive and relatively quick, but mediocre photo and video quality take the shine off.

Published :
£84 inc VAT
Nikon Coolpix L23
Nikon Coolpix L23 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A seriously low price, but with disappointing automatic exposures and no way to adjust settings, you get what you pay for.

Published :
£62 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS16 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Dependable photo and video quality, great controls and a stylish design; a strong contender that just misses out on an award.

Published :
£120 inc VAT
Fujifilm FinePix JX300
Fujifilm FinePix JX300 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Image quality is far from perfect, but this is still a competent camera at a competitive price.

Published :
£80 inc VAT
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
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.

Published :
£128 inc VAT
Canon PowerShot A800
Canon PowerShot A800 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Features and performance are in line with the rock-bottom price, but it punches above its weight for image quality.

Published :
£66 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Its construction feels a little flimsy but otherwise this is a dependable camera at a very reasonable price.

Published :
£102 inc VAT
Canon Ixus 115 HS
Canon Ixus 115 HS review
Cameras Compact cameras

A little pricier than most budget cameras, but its styling, features, photo quality and video quality are all in a different league.

Published :
£144 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Image quality isn't outstanding but the long list of great features, from 12m waterproofing to 1080p video capture, makes this an impressive all-rounder.

Published :
£300 inc VAT