Compact digital cameras reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ25

April 11th, 2012 - 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.

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

April 3rd, 2012 - 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? $249 at 1 store

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

March 27th, 2012 - The Panasonic SZ7 is a slimline compact camera with a very useful 10x optical zoom lens. However, it has still been built to a price, as demonstrated by its average screen.

Samsung WB150F

March 27th, 2012 - If you're happy with the photos from your smartphone, but wish you had an actual camera with a long zoom lens and wireless sharing and backup, check out the Samsung WB150F. 2

• Where to buy? $148 to $168 at 2 stores

Nikon Coolpix P510

March 26th, 2012 - The Nikon Coolpix P510 is easy to recommend for its features, photos and performance, but the usefulness of a 42x zoom lens is debatable. 2

Canon IXUS 125 HS

March 21st, 2012 - Filled with some of Canon's latest technology and shooting modes, the IXUS 125 HS is a solid ultra-compact camera.

Olympus Tough TG-320

March 19th, 2012 - The TG-320 is a tough camera that takes decent photos for sharing online. What's most concerning is that it leaked slightly when used underwater.

• Where to buy? $200 at 1 store

Canon PowerShot G1X

March 15th, 2012 - 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. 2

• Where to buy? $552 at 1 store

Lytro Light Field Camera

March 13th, 2012 - The Lytro Light Field Camera rethinks photography with its unique hardware and fascinating image output. But if you're not a gadget-loving, Mac-owning early adopter, steer clear until Lytro makes improvements. 1

Samsung MV800

March 9th, 2012 - The MV800 is a beautifully designed camera at an attractive price, but it is very difficult to recommend because it takes poor photos. 1