Compact digital camera stories

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Please Explain: AMOLED

    21 Sep 2009 4:12 PM

    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

    17 Sep 2009 11:22 AM

    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

    10 Sep 2009 2:39 PM

    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

    07 Sep 2009 11:06 AM

    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

    31 Aug 2009 1:15 PM

    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

    25 Aug 2009 3:43 PM

    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

    25 Aug 2009 3:21 PM

    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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  • 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