Compact digital cameras

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We've got round-ups of the best products in each category to help you make the right choice for every person on your list. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from the CNET Australia team.

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR

The S200EXR stands on its own as a hybrid between a superzoom and SLR, with a 14.3x optical zoom lens and Fuji's Super CCD sensor. Expect great pictures but be prepared for backaches.

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Articles

  • Best budget digital cameras

    Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned amateur, sometimes you just want a cheap camera that can do the job. We round up a few of the best buys available under AU$400.

  • Digital camera buying guide

    So you're looking for a brand new compact digital camera? CNET Australia is here to help with our guide to choosing and buying a compact digital camera.

  • Tips for shooting extreme weather

    As Sydney awoke this morning to a blanket of orange haze and Armageddon-esque forecasts, everyone was reaching for their digital camera or mobile phone to grab a shot.

  • Please Explain: AMOLED

    The LED screens in your mobile gadgets are about to get whupped by brighter and better AMOLED displays.

  • MIT students launch US$150 space camera

    You don't always need an expensive professional dSLR to capture awe-inspiring images. Sometimes, a basic Canon A470 point and shoot, a little ingenuity, and a beer cooler are all you need.

  • Leica outs M9 and X1

    Leica fans, rejoice: the German imaging company has just announced the M9, a full-frame digital rangefinder; and the X1, a compact camera with an APS-C-sized sensor and Leica's own acclaimed 24mm f/2.8 optics.

  • Hands on with the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D camera

    3D technology has always been seen as a bit of a novelty, and here at CNET we're the first to admit it. We've had a play with the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D camera in Berlin, click through for pictures.

  • Little cameras, big zoom

    With a growing number of compact cameras in the 3x to 12x zoom range that combine portability with distant-shooting goodness, we select the cream of the crop in our round-up.

  • Father's Day gift guide

    Let someone else buy the ties and tool kits for dad. If you really want to win him over, get him one of these tech presents.

  • Cameras and camcorders for Father's Day

    There are enough digital cameras and camcorders out there to make the clued up, keen-eyed technophile wince. So, we've narrowed down the field a bit to make your Father's Day gift shopping a little bit easier.

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Reviews

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

    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

  • Olympus Mju Tough 6010

    The 6010 does exactly what it says on the tin and takes photos in extreme circumstances. It's unfortunate that they're not the best photos they could be.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12 megapixels, 2.7 inch

  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

    Sony's DSC-TX1 is an exciting step forward for compact cameras, pushing for better image quality rather than more megapixels — and it pulls it off in style.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10.2 megapixels, 3 inch, 4 x

  • Olympus Mju 7020

    We're a bit ambivalent about the Olympus Mju 7020. It's got a wide-angle lens and a relatively long zoom at 7x, but misses out on good picture quality and class-leading features like HD movie recording.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12 megapixels, 3 inch, 7 x

  • Pentax X70

    Slow performance and photo quality concerns stop the otherwise very good Pentax X70 from being a winning superzoom camera.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 6.25 x

  • Ricoh CX2

    The CX2 is an attractive proposition on the outside: a CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom and wide-angle lens, but inside there's a host of noise issues.

    Specs: Digital compact , 9 megapixels, 3 inch, 10.7 x

  • Canon IXUS 120 IS

    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

  • Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

    Canon's SX120 IS pocket megazoom falls behind the competition in every aspect except photo quality.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10 megapixels, 3 inch, 10 x

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