Compact digital camera articles

  • Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR

    19 Nov 2009 5:05 PM

    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.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 12 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 14.3 x, Internal Memory, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 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

  • Best budget digital cameras

    01 Nov 2009 10:00 AM

    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.

  • Olympus Mju Tough 6010

    30 Oct 2009 2:51 PM

    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

    27 Oct 2009 11:50 AM

    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, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo

  • Digital camera buying guide

    15 Oct 2009 2:50 PM

    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.

  • Olympus Mju 7020

    12 Oct 2009 11:19 AM

    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, xD Picture Card

  • Pentax X70

    07 Oct 2009 11:01 AM

    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, Secure Digital Card

  • Ricoh CX2

    25 Sep 2009 4:17 PM

    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, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • Tips for shooting extreme weather

    23 Sep 2009 11:10 AM

    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.

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  • 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.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 12 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 14.3 x

  • 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