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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.

Five digital cameras for just about anyone

Confused about what camera to buy? Manhandled by megapixel counts? Fear no more, because one of these cameras will be right for just about anyone.

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Reviews

  • Canon PowerShot D10

    Canon's first attempt at an underwater camera is pretty impressive. There are a couple of areas to improve on like its video implementation and overall design, but for the most part the PowerShot D10 gets it right.

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

    For a camera that can cope with everything you throw at it, from a pool party to a safari, the Lumix DMC-FT1 is rather good at its job. Expect excellent quality HD video and great photos, if you can look past the slightly slow performance times.

  • Olympus Mju 9000

    The Mju 9000 is one of the nicest Olympus compacts we've tested. It's the smallest camera you can get with 10x optical zoom, and we would recommend it unreservedly if it was a little cheaper and didn't have as many issues with noise.

  • Nikon Coolpix P90

    The P90 is a competent superzoom with an impressive burst rate, but loses out against its competitors on image quality and features.

  • Canon PowerShot G10

    The Canon PowerShot G10 is a solid digital camera for enthusiasts who want something more compact to complement a dSLR, but its performance leaves something to be desired.

  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7

    If you shoot primarily outdoors in daytime -- especially sports, children, and animals -- the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 is a good choice. The more expensive DSC-H9 has a larger, flip-out LCD, infrared shooting, and has a few interface differences, but is otherwise identical.

  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3

    If you don't like electronic viewfinders, but want a superzoom, this Sony packs a 10x zoom lens and 8 megapixels into a tiny package, but image quality at higher ISOs is a bit lacking.

  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-D9

    If you shoot primarily outdoors in daytime -- especially sports, children and animals -- the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 is a great choice. The cheaper DSC-H7 has a smaller LCD, lacks infrared shooting, and has a few interface differences, but is otherwise identical.

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Features

  • CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

    Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.

  • Digital cameras for kids

    With a myriad of digital cameras on the market, what's the best option for little shooters? CNET.com.au provides you with a comprehensive round-up of the best cameras for kids.

  • Digital SLR buying guide

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

  • Top 10 digital cameras of March

    Six-megapixel compacts were all the rage this month -- what other specs are important to our readers? Find out with CNET.com.au's top 10 digital cameras of March.

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