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Nikon Coolpix S640

The S640 boasts dSLR-like responsiveness and good pictures but is let down by its price and lack of competitive features like HD video.

Best budget digital cameras

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.

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Reviews

  • 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.

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

    The Lumix DMC-GH1 proves that there's fight and fury in the Micro Four Thirds format, with brilliant HD video quality and great still images.

  • 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.

  • Canon IXUS 120 IS

    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.

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

    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.

  • Brother MFC-990CW

    The Brother MFC-990CW is a speedy, fully capable all-in-one device that earns our recommendation for an individual or a family that will make use of its touchscreen and telephone/answering machine.

  • Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR

    The FinePix F70EXR has a lot to offer underneath its standard exterior, like its 10x optical zoom.

  • Fujifilm FinePix S1500

    Even for a full-featured megazoom camera at a low price, the Fujifilm FinePix S1500 delivers average photo quality and mixed performance.

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Features

  • iPhone photography: Art or gimmick?

    The camera on the iPhone isn't exactly the best you can get, but does that mean photos taken with it can't be artistic? We analyse the merits of a new type of photography — iPhone-ography.

  • Digital SLR buying guide

    CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

  • Compact cameras that shine in the dark

    Snapshot cameras generally don't perform well in low light, but some are better than others. We shed light on some of your options.

  • Tech trends for digital cameras

    Itching to upgrade your old camera but not sure what to look for? Well, here's a summary of what we think will make or break a compact shooter this year.

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