Compact digital cameras

  • 7.4

    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

  • 8.2 10

    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

  • 7.3

    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

  • 7.0

    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

  • 7.7

    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

  • 8.4 6.8

    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

  • 7.0 9

    Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

    17 Sep 2009 2:41 PM

    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, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 7.6

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

    11 Sep 2009 2:43 PM

    It's a good camera that can take some beautiful pictures, but for the price and the lack of extra features, the FX65 doesn't live up to our expectations of value — and its video quality is terrible.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12.1 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 5 x, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 7.4 8.5

    Samsung WB500

    08 Sep 2009 12:08 PM

    The WB500 is a good camera that delivers quality shots, but unfortunately its lacklustre performance won't go down well with seasoned photographers.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10.2 megapixels, 2.7 inch, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 7.8 8

    Canon IXUS 200 IS

    07 Sep 2009 3:28 PM

    Pairing a pretty touchscreen interface with a competent camera is always a good move, but we're a bit stuck as to what the 200 IS actually is: a touchscreen or a conventional compact.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12.1 megapixels, 3 inch, 5 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

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