Best Compact Digital Cameras - Multi-area Focus Type, Built-in flash (pop-up) Flash Type, Atleast 14 Megapixel

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.

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

Smallest, lightest camera with a 30x zoom

Provides excellent results from ISO 100-400

30x optical zoom in a pocketable body, Good image quality

Seamless Wi-Fi and remote viewfinder capabilities

Fast performance, very good picture quality for its class

Full 1080p movie recording with stereo sound

Good viewfinder, Pleasing handling, Impressive focus performance

Decent image quality, raw capture option

Stellar build quality, Sharp rear LCD

Extremely quiet shutter, Excellent noise performance

Extremely high quality results

Excellent value for money, Decent zoom range