Best Compact Ultra-zoom Digital Cameras - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) HD Recording Format

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.

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

Excellent value for money, Decent zoom range

Shooting performance and picture quality are excellent

Great zoom range, Raw shooting capability

20x optical zoom, raw file shooting ability

Compact metal body, Good front and rear grip

Excellent image stabilisation, Full manual controls

Optical image stabilisation, Good zoom range in a compact body