Best Compact Canon Digital Cameras - false Touchscreen Panel, 15 to 46 Megapixel Resolution

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

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

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

Sharp lens, Inexpensive

Decent image quality, Metal body

On-screen help mode, 3-inch LCD

Pocketable point and shoot

8x zoom lens, Compact. Inexpensive, Sharp images

In this price point, image quality is above average

Eco mode extends battery life, Low price

Inexpensive, Solid construction, Sharp photos