Best Compact Canon Digital Cameras - false Touchscreen Panel, Atleast 3 inch

The 30x optical zoom, inbuilt Wi-Fi and fun features could add up to the perfect holiday compact

Difficult to improve on our favourite 30x compact

42x optical zoom available with Digic 4+ processor

This camera packs a 24-1008mm zoom lens for serious close-ups

This is a camera for someone who finds they’ve outgrown their basic point-and-shoot and wants to start dipping their toe into manual settings.

Offering a 30x optical zoom in a pocketable package, the SX700HS might just be the perfect compact for travellers

Easily pack 30x worth of optical zoom in your pocket

Pocket-friendly it may not be, but what you get in the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS is a strong compact camera with a terrific long lens that produces great images and videos.

30x travel zoom overflows with features

Canon makes its latest tough compact a waterproof wonder

A reliable 18x zoom travel compact with a range of useful functions

While Canon’s PowerShot SX600 HS is an easy-to-use camera with a long 18x zoom, performance and image quality resembles those from a lower-end camera.

Picks up where your phone leaves off without sacrificing easy sharing

Very good photos in bright light, and the fast lens, optical viewfinder

Larger-than-average image sensor, Sharp

Faster auto-focus and burst shooting speeds

Built-in Wifi and GPS via a smartphone, 1080p60 HD video mode.

Compact, Sharp 30x zoom lens, Good control layout

Excellent optical image stabilisation, Built-in Wifi and GPS linking

Very good image quality, Lots of zoom in a compact body

Lightweight and compact, despite housing 30x zoom

Good choice for budget-conscious buyers

Build and performance is acceptable given its asking price

Excellent image quality for this class of cameras

Full manual mode, Lithium ion battery, Easy to use