Best Ultra-zoom Digital Cameras - 6 to 10 x Digital Zoom

An affordable compact camera with plenty of creative shooting options

Excellent value for money, Decent zoom range

Macro performance is excellent

Huge focal range, DSLR aesthetics

Great value for money, Takes good pictures

Long zoom, Low price, Articulated screen

Optical image stabilisation, Good zoom range in a compact body

Inexpensive, Sharp lens. 15x zoom, Sturdy construction

Overly soft at ISO 800+, Poor white-balance

Camera looks good and is built to a decent standard

Good specification at an affordable price

Overall reproduction of colours and details of the SL300 isn't remarkable

Autofocus easily confused

Affordable, plenty of creative framing opportunities

Good value

Disappointing movie performance

Manual and semimanual shooting modes all at a bargain price

Great grip, weight, and feel