Best digital cameras

  • 9.5

    Nikon D3X

    07 Apr 2009 12:35 PM

    Normally we would express disappointment with a camera being overly similar to a predecessor, but not in this instance. Nikon has improved, refined and upped the megapixel count from the D3 to produce a professional-grade camera with every function you could ever wish for, apart from video recording.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 3 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II

  • 8.5

    Olin 8-inch Digital Photo Frame with Printer

    12 Nov 2009 4:03 PM

    The Olin digital photo frame is such a novel concept that we can't help wonder why someone hasn't done this before. Fortunately, it works exactly how we want it to.

    Specs: Digital photo frame

  • 8.5

    Nikon D300s

    22 Sep 2009 1:51 PM

    The D300s is a fast, reliable workhorse for the semi-professional or amateur photographer, and it feels great to use and makes picture taking a real pleasure. But if you don't need HD video, you might want to try the plain old D300 instead.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 12.3 megapixels, 3 inch, CompactFlash Type I, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 8.5

    Canon EOS 7D

    06 Nov 2009 3:15 PM

    Canon has created a proficient prosumer digital SLR with the 7D, sporting excellent specifications and performance such as burst shooting speed and HD movie recording.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 18 megapixels, 3 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II

  • 8.4 7.4

    Canon IXUS 120 IS

    18 Sep 2009 3:43 PM

    This is a great little compact camera equipped with pretty much everything you could ask for, like HD video and a stylish body, so we've awarded it our Editors' Choice award.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12.1 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 4 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 8.3 8.5

    Lensbaby Composer

    14 Jan 2009 11:57 AM

    Shattering all preconceived notions of focus, blur and sharpness, the Lensbaby Composer is more than just a toy — it's a proper photographic tool, picking up an Editors' Choice award.

  • 8.2 9

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

    03 Jun 2009 2:40 PM

    This is an example of a compact camera done right. With its stylish looks and relatively good specs list, the Lumix FS15 won't disappoint unless you're looking for HD video and manual controls.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 5 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 8.2

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

    10 Nov 2009 12:22 PM

    The FZ35 should be at the top of any potential superzoom buyer's list, with a fully featured specification sheet and good image quality.

    Specs: Prosumer , 12.1 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 18 x, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 8.2 8

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

    13 Oct 2009 5:09 PM

    The Lumix DMC-GH1 proves that there's fight and fury in the Micro Four Thirds format, with brilliant HD video quality and great still images.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12.1 megapixels, 3 inch, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 8.2 9.3

    Canon IXUS 100 IS

    03 Jul 2009 5:16 PM

    The IXUS 100 IS manages to pair a sleek and sexy chassis with a very competent image-taking base and HD recording. If only it had a wide-angle lens and a slightly longer zoom it would easily win an Editors' Choice award.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12.1 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 3 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

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