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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 review

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:17:01 +0000

Sony has packed an impressive amount of technology into the 10.2-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, while keeping it tiny and lightweight. Capable of delivering some very good photos, it's also one of the quickest cameras we've tested in its class, making it well worth considering

Kodak Zi8 review

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:13:01 +0000

If you're after broadcast-quality footage and full manual controls, the 1080p-capable Zi8 isn't for you. But if you're seeking an inexpensive, straightforward, pocket-friendly camcorder that produces relatively good video and photos, this device is likely to be right up your street

Casio Exilim EX-Z90 review

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:00:02 +0000

Casio's stuffed plenty of features into the 12.1-megapixel Exilim EX-Z90 compact camera, including a 3x zoom and an intelligent autofocus system that can work out what to focus on and how to adjust the exposure to match. The body's very neat and attractive, and it's fairly inexpensive too

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 review

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:17:02 +0000

You might think the 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FZ38 superzoom would be exorbitantly expensive, given its 18x zoom, super-fast autofocus, support for raw files, and high-definition movie mode. But it's not. It's one of the best superzooms available, and one of the cheapest too

CNET UK Editors' Choice winners August 2009

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:49:02 +0000

August's Editors' Choice awards are rather late, we admit. We can only apologise profusely and hope the outstanding quality of this month's winners will placate you

Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS review

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:57:01 +0000

The 12-megapixel Digital IXUS 120 IS is difficult to resist, thanks to its combination of a tiny, attractive body, simple operation, and generally very good photos. Occasionally, its images can suffer from purple fringing, and it can also be sluggish, but this is one of the better ultra-compacts on the market

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS review

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:42:02 +0000

Rival compact superzooms may be speedier, have more features and sport sleeker designs, but the 10-megapixel PowerShot SX120 IS with 10x zoom has an ace up its sleeve: its best-in-class photos. Clean, sharp and offering plenty of detail, its photos also deliver vivid and generally excellent colours

Samsung WB1000 review

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:04:02 +0000

The 12-megapixel WB1000 offers more control over your photos than the vast majority of other compact cameras, making it a good option for digital SLR users seeking a pocket snapper. Its photo quality and performance are what you'd expect from a compact, but it's a beautifully made machine

Samsung SMX-F34 review

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:20:02 +0000

The straightforward SMX-F34 may not offer the best standard-definition video quality in the world, but it's comfortable to use and provides plenty of features for an affordable price. In particular, its 34x zoom lens and 16GB of internal memory are more than you'll get with most rivals

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: Putting the Micro in Micro Four Thirds

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:02:01 +0000

Looky here, it's a Micro Four Thirds camera that doesn't just look like a dSLR built for midgets. Panasonic's Lumix Lumix DMC-GF1 instead looks like a fat compact, but with dSLR features. We're excited