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Best cameras of 2009

We take a look back at the best cameras that graced our presence in 2009, from SLR, Micro Four Thirds to compacts.

LG Watch Phone GD910

The GD910 certainly has wow-factor. It looks like a watch but performs well as a mobile phone cum messenger. Sadly, the high price really dents the appeal of this wonderful gadget.

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Reviews

  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

    The WX1 is an excellent compact camera with a great feature set and speedy performance, but mixed photo quality makes it miss the mark.

  • Nokia E72

    Nokia E72 is a smartphone with loads of attitude and great features , well-suited for busy business people or anyone looking for a cool piece of technology.

  • Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

    The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is significantly cheaper than most other touchscreen handsets on the market. While it's nowhere near as slick as the iPhone or HTC Hero, we still reckon it offers a good user experience for the price.

  • Garmin Nuvi 5000

    It might be perfect for truck drivers, but the 5.2-inch Garmin 5000 is a bit too big for us car-bound road denizens. And the lack of Bluetooth hands-free, lane guidance and junction view condemns it to also-ran status.

  • Sony Ericsson Aino

    More a jack of all trades than a renaissance man, the Sony Ericsson Aino boasts a gaggle of interesting features and is genuinely good fun.

  • Garmin Nuvi 1390T

    There's nothing particularly flash about it, but the 1390T is a solid and dependable choice, with traffic, lane guidance, Aussie and NZ maps, and Bluetooth hands-free amongst its features.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MS130

    The GZ-MS130 is a nice, albeit run-of-the-mill, flash-memory-based standard-def camcorder.

  • Samsung ST550

    Self-portrait screen or not, this camera marks Samsung's coming of age. Aside from a few too many megapixels and battery life that's too short, it's a delight to behold and use.

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Features

  • Compact cameras with HD video

    Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.

  • Understanding exposure

    Ever wondered how to gain total control over your photographs? Welcome to the world of exposure. In this instalment of the Learning Centre, we'll take you through aperture, shutter speed, ISO and light meters.

  • Best digital photo frames

    Why stick to a conventional photo frame that can show just one image, when you can have a digital photo frame to show off thousands of your happy snaps?

  • Tough products you can take outdoors

    Check out our round-up of ruggedised phones, cameras and laptops that have been built to last in tough environments.

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  • Drive your car from your iPhone

    Yesterday, we found an iPhone app that can start your car remotely. Today, we take a look at a German university that's built a car that can be driven via your iPhone.

  • New Wi-Fi spec challenges Bluetooth

    A new Wi-Fi specification will let wireless devices discover and connect to one another without a router.

  • Samsung launches the AMOLED 12M

    As 12-megapixel camera phones trickle into market, Samsung steps it up a gear, releasing in Korea the world's first 12MP camera phone with 3x optical zoom.

  • Will Fujifilm make a Micro Four Thirds camera?

    The Micro Four Thirds camera format has, until now, been a two-horse race between Panasonic and Olympus. There are now whispers that Fujifilm might throw its hat into the ring.

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DIYs and How-to

  • GPS buyer's guide

    Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

  • Digital camera buying guide

    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.

  • VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

    Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.

  • Android starter kit

    Google's Android Market may not be overflowing with apps just yet, but it's still hours of work separating the good from the bad. We do the hard yards on your behalf, identifying which apps you need now.

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Downloads

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The Explain Series

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Videos

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