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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
A little short on wow factor, but the Panasonic TZ100 ticks a lot of boxes for such a small camera
Panasonic LX100 aperture ring
Panasonic LX100 review: Still a compact tour de force
£699
Coming top for image quality, performance, video quality and controls the LX100 is a top compact contender

Latest Compact cameras

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX1 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Packed with smart innovations to boost image quality, but they could do with a better base to build upon.

Published :
£210 inc VAT
Ricoh CX2
Ricoh CX2 review
Cameras Compact cameras

With its breakneck performance, fantastic screen and big zoom, this is almost a superb camera, but lens sharpness lets it down.

Published :
£274 inc VAT
Sigma DP2 review
Cameras Compact cameras

An impressive sensor in a compact body, but some of the DP2's other quirks aren't as appealing.

Published :
£465 inc VAT
Samsung ST1000 review
Cameras Compact cameras

GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 3?in touchscreen are amazing at this price. It won't meet the highest expectations but it impressed us cynics.

Published :
£220 inc VAT
Canon PowerShot S90
Canon PowerShot S90 review
Cameras Compact cameras

An exceptional compact camera for demanding enthusiasts and affluent point-and-clickers, but it doesn't surpass Panasonic's LX3.

Published :
£345 inc VAT
Canon Ixus 200 IS review
Cameras Compact cameras

Image quality isn't the best, but the touchscreen, wide-angle lens, HD video mode and HDMI output justify the high price.

Published :
£254 inc VAT
Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR review
Cameras Compact cameras

It's rare that a camera rewrites the rule book, and even rarer when it's so well rounded and affordable.

Published :
£199 inc VAT
Ricoh GR Digital III review
Cameras Compact cameras

A true enthusiast's camera that prioritises image quality and ergonomics over fancy features. Stiff competition is its only stumbling block.

Published :
£450 inc VAT
Nikon Coolpix S225 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A low price for such a small, aluminium-clad camera, but its features, performance and image quality are all pretty basic.

Published :
£119 inc VAT
Casio Exilim Card EX-S12 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A smart, slim design on the outside, but there's little going on inside to make this camera stand out.

Published :
£150 inc VAT