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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500

The T500 is a compact point-and-shoot that incorporates HD movie recording, and is one of the first cameras to capture stereo sound. We only wish the image quality was better.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

Available in black, red or silver, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 offers 5x optical zoom, face detection and optical image stabilisation amongst its feature set.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W110

Sony's entry-level Cyber-shot DSC-W110 includes face detection, noise reduction and high ISO sensitivity up to ISO 3200.

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Nikon Coolpix P6000

The P6000 is one of the first cameras to include GPS and it could well carve a niche for Nikon, but it has a lot of potential to be a better camera.

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Fujifilm FinePix J50

The J50 is strictly for beginners who want a simple shooter to start exploring the world of photography. While the extensive modes make up for the lack of fancy features, little has been done to salvage the less-than-desired image quality.

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Nikon Coolpix L3

The budget-minded Nikon Coolpix L3 produces good-looking photos but offers few options.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX36

A worthy successor to the FX33, the FX36 is a compact powerhouse capable of delivering decent-quality pictures and HD videos.

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Samsung G800

The G800's chunky, pocket-straining dimensions promises a level of quality that isn't evident in the photos it takes. It's better than average, but well below the best we've seen.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

Plentiful features with all manner of adjustable options, entertaining gimmicks and rock-solid shooting make us like this camera a lot. If you could stick an SD card slot in there, it'd be one of the best superzooms we've seen. Sadly, it loses marks for the proprietary connections.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20

If you just want a camera that takes good shots without having to understand photographic jargon, buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20.

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Pentax Optio Z10

Pentax's Optio Z10 isn't quite as nice as the company's Optio S10, but its attractive price helps make up for its quirks and modest feature set.

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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4.0-5.6 IS lens

A lightweight, compact design with its stabilisation and an affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20

If you love supertelephoto photography, this Panasonic looks like the camera to beat.

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens is a solidly performing medium-zoom lens, with good optics and image stabilisation, that will appeal to more than just the entry-level crowd.

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Nokia 6220 Classic

Playing on the brunette-stereotype, the Nokia 6220 Classic is a 3G smartphone that transcends its demure looks with pragmatic appeal, a stand-out 5MP camera and assisted-GPS.

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Samsung i8

Aimed at amateurs, the Samsung i8 is a user-friendly digital camera with strong multimedia functionality and helpful how-to guides. Slow performance and the sometimes frustrating logic of the main menu will mean this is probably one to skip unless you're interested in the bare basics.

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Nokia N93i

Nokia's latest 3G smartphone is a small upgrade to the N93 and comes in a stylish package. Loaded with the latest features in mobile phone technology, the N93i is perfect for anyone looking for a reasonable quality camera that can double as a mobile phone or PDA.

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Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom

Olympus' 8-megapixel superzoom generally improves over its SP-550 UZ predecessor, but suffers from many of the same problems.

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Olympus FE-130

The Olympus FE-130 is a decent choice if you want a camera that doesn't ask too many questions.

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