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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.

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.

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Reviews

  • 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.

  • Olympus E-450

    Olympus has announced yet another camera to contend for the title of the world's smallest dSLR. It's not much of an evolution from the E-420, but has a couple of extra features that have trickled down from its older siblings.

  • Nikon D5000

    Judged on its own merits, the D5000 is a great digital SLR for those wanting something a bit better than the entry-level D60 model, and equals or betters a lot of the performance specifications of the D90.

  • 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.

  • Olympus Mju 1060

    Whether you're after a little sophistication or a simple camera, the Olympus Mju 1060 delivers both in a stylish package. Its long zoom range will give it a leg up on many 10-megapixel competitors in its price range too.

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Features

  • Best digital SLRs for beginners

    With so many digital SLRs on the market today it's no wonder that the decision can be a daunting one for someone who is just starting out. We've chosen a range of dSLRs that are suitable for beginners.

  • 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 SLR buying guide

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

  • Digital SLRs that won't burn your pocket

    You don't need to reach deep into your pockets to own a digital SLR. We've rounded up these shooters under the AU$2,000 price point.

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