Best compact digital cameras
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Rode VideoMic Pro
For those looking to move beyond the internal microphone on a digital SLR or camcorder, the VideoMic Pro can achieve excellent audio in a compact, lightweight and relatively inexpensive package.
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Canon PowerShot S100
Canon has given its top-end pocket camera a nip and tuck to make it shine even brighter than before. The S100 is a proficient do-it-all camera with a range of features like GPS to keep photographers happy. 2
- Where to buy? $403 to $500 at 30 stores
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic's FZ150 is king of the superzooms, sporting a long lens matched up with excellent image and video quality. 5
- Where to buy? $477 to $598 at 7 stores
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Canon PowerShot G1X
Offering a wide selection of features in a sturdy chassis, the PowerShot G1X delivers excellent photographic results thanks to its extra-large image sensor and processor. Users will need to be wary of its average performance, but otherwise will enjoy shooting with this camera.
- Where to buy? $676 to $760 at 30 stores
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Nikon Coolpix AW100
Even though the AW100 is Nikon's first attempt at a rugged compact camera, it doesn't show. The AW100 is easy to use, and has a range of features well suited to action adventurers and everyday photographers. 5
- Where to buy? $288 to $407 at 30 stores
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Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Sony has created a great little interchangeable lens camera in the NEX-C3, although it's not exactly what we'd call compact with the kit lens attached. 2
- Where to buy? $369 to $610 at 5 stores
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Nikon Coolpix P7100
While it's too large to fit inside a pocket, the P7100 provides all of the functionality and quality that you could need. It's a shame that its performance is not class beating, otherwise it would easily make a great companion to an SLR or ILC. 1
- Where to buy? $416 to $560 at 9 stores
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Offering a wide range of features from a 20x optical zoom lens to excellent low-light modes, the HX20V is a great buy for the cashed-up traveller. 1
- Where to buy? $562 at 2 stores
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ25
Looking for a well-priced travel camera with a long optical zoom lens? The TZ25 ticks most boxes, and matches its snappy performance with very good image quality.
- Where to buy? $319 at 1 store
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS's wider, longer lens, a few much-needed design tweaks and excellent photo quality add up to one pretty great compact superzoom.
- Where to buy? $327 to $473 at 29 stores









