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Nikon Coolpix P5100

Pleasing image quality and a wealth of manual controls make the SLR-styled Nikon Coolpix P5100 a good compact choice but its slow performance disappoints.

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Nikon Coolpix 5900

The mostly automatic Nikon Coolpix 5900 pocket camera distinguishes itself with a few uncommon tools.

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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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Nikon D50

The Nikon D50 is an appealing SLR for family photographers and shutterbugs on a budget.

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Nikon Coolpix 8400

A wide-angle wonder, but this camera's not without its flaws.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

Digital SLR cameras have opened up new opportunities that change the way images look and are used. This guide will help you take your images to the next level.

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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