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Little cameras, big zoom
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.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 is a good, fast snapshot camera that's also very attractive and extremely compact. Its battery life is a little short and some will find the photo quality unworthy of the price tag. You're paying for the great design more than for great photos.
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
More than just a point-and-shoot pocket superzoom, the Canon SX200 IS improves upon its forerunner, but not by much.
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Nikon Coolpix L100
The L100 is a curious contender for the superzoom crown. It only has a 15x optical zoom and is hampered by a lack of manual controls, but it is light and portable. Just don't expect stellar image quality.
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Canon PowerShot A2000 IS
The Canon PowerShot A2000 IS is lean on features beyond its stabilised 6x zoom lens, but it takes great photos and is easy to use.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
The FZ28 produces some very nice images for a superzoom, thanks to its superior optics. There are a few problems with noise and build quality, but for the most part this is a competent camera that can sit up there with its competitors.
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Nikon Coolpix P60
Stolid rather than sexy, competent rather than classy, the boxy Nikon Coolpix P60 is a belt-and-braces, real ale-supping point-and-shoot. The cool kids won't be impressed, but we're always glad to see a compact that gives such reliable images
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Samsung NV11
The Samsung NV11 can produce some very nice-looking pictures, but its unique interface isn't for everyone.
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Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS
When a camera is this good-looking and takes respectable pictures, we'll forgive the lack of features.
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Nikon Coolpix P50
No-one will be getting excited about the Nikon Coolpix P50, a hobbled version of the P5100. Light on features but full of tweakable settings, the P50 produces pleasing images and is one of the most flexible compacts around. Shame about the brick-like styling, though.
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Enthusiast cameras for learning about photography
To move from casual snapshots to more creative photography, you need a camera that gives you more control. Digital SLRs mean bulk and expense, so check out these enthusiast compacts, which combine manual controls with a pocket-friendly size and weight.
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Dockable digital cameras
Some call it a cradle, some call it a dock, some call it a station -- whatever appellation you prefer, it's the thingy with all the ports on the back that you stick the camera in.
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Update: Top Ten 6+ megapixel cameras
High resolution cameras are available in a wide range of designs and feature sets. To help you find the right one for your needs, here are our top picks, along with the unique aspects of each.
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Snap up a 7-megapixel camera
With street prices in the AU$600 to AU$850 range, 7-megapixel snapshot cameras hit the point-and-shoot sweet spot last occupied by 5-megapixel models.
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Where's the SLR-style compact camera?
Choices are sparse for camera buyers looking for some of the performance and control of an SLR but not its bulk. The options could improve soon.
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