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Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS

Though the 870 IS isn't perfect, it still remains an excellent compact camera. With a wide angle lens and super-fast image processing times, the IXUS is an ideal combination of style and substance.

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX12

Should space and weight be your priorities, and you're willing to fund the camera's memory card habit, then the CX12 is the high-def camcorder to have, otherwise the SR11/SR12 twins get our vote every time.

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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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Pentax Optio A30

The 10-megapixel Pentax Optio A30 offers decent picture quality, optical image stabilisation and manual options in a deceptively modest package.

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Olympus E-420

The Olympus E-420 is a good beginner's dSLR with an extremely compact footprint that should go well with travellers. Just don't expect any fancy features for this budget model.

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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.

Canon fire

Canon is blitzing Australian consumers with 20 new digital imaging products ranging from SLR cameras, video cameras, printers, multi-function devices and more.

Little Cameras, Big Zoom

With a growing number of compact cameras in the 3-10x zoom range that combine portability with distant-shooting goodness, we select the cream of the crop in our roundup.

Cameras destined for movie stardom

While we've yet to see that most desired of consumer electronics products -- a terrific still camera that's also a terrific camcorder - -cameras seem to be getting much better at doing double duty.

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.

Digital camera creatures of the night

Vampires, witches and ghosts beware! These cameras are equipped with night-shooting capabilities that will capture images to haunt you forever.

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.