Best Digital Cameras - 1250 to 10000 Max. ISO Speed, Contrast Detect (sensor) Focus Type, 1 to 215 Images Battery Life, Atleast 3 inch, 12 to * x Optical Zoom

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.

But first, let me take a selfie...

Great ideas compromised by bad picture quality

Has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced

Sharp lens, 20x zoom range

Quicker GPS and better image quality

Finger rail grip, Better than average noise control

Lot of shooting options

Video is surprisingly smooth and sharp in the top 1080/30p mode

Flexible LCD screen

Excellent VR optical stabilisation, Built-in GPS with POI database

Image quality is slightly better than on the previous SX260

Autofocus easily confused

Affordable, plenty of creative framing opportunities

Good value

Disappointing movie performance