Best Digital Cameras - Flash Off Flash Type, 720p (HDTV) HD Recording Format

'Canon's PowerShot S95 reaches the current upper limit of image quality in pocket-sized digital cameras—that's why it wins our Editors' Choice for the category.'

'Canon's PowerShot S95 is a compact digital camera that's perfect for travellers or even photography enthusiasts who want a small camera with manual controls.'

'most ingenious camera controls'

'the S95 is very, very small.'

'This is a great step-up camera for anyone who feels shackled by automated settings as well as a great on-the-go camera for anyone accustomed to a DSLR. '

'brilliant camera'

'It has a host of new specifications and features that should make it a superior camera to its predecessor. '

'Advanced yet pocket-sized.'

'with a feature-set which genuinely stands out from the competition.'

'excellent camera'

'its overall response times are very good.'

'Digital accessories port and hotshoe.'

'Highly customisable.'

'The Olympus E-PL2 is a compact, versatile camera that should please just about anyone who loves taking great pictures without lugging around pounds of gear. '

'nice camera'

' Panasonic has done a good job of mixing intermediate photography features with easy-to-use features in the Lumix G2, making it an ideal entry-level DSLR camera. '

'We found that the Panasonic G2 is suitable exactly for whom it's designed for: a camera for the compact camera upgrader, who will find welcome in its user-friendly features, rather than the DSLR downgrader who might find the ISO performance a little lacking.'

'Overall, the Panasonic G2 is a big improvement on the G1, offering a refreshing new way to interact with the camera.'

'very well-designed and user-friendly camera'

'On the other hand, if a little softness doesn't bother you, this is a quite capable camera for taking photos under a variety of conditions without much effort from the user. '

'The TX9's overall performance score matched that of high-end point-and-shoot cameras such as the Canon PowerShot S90 and Samsung HZ35W. '

'a casual photographer is sure to find this camera more than capable.'

'The overall quality is good, but not exceptional, as is common on cameras of this type and size.'

'Combine those with good HD video options, a 25mm-equivalent wide-angle lens with a 12x zoom, and a couple of new image enhancements and you've got a flexible camera for those who don't always want to lug a digital SLR with them. '

'Panasonic's TZ series has received world wide acclaim as an excellent travel companion because of a wide shooting range and hybrid recording capability of high quality photo and movie. '

'The long-range optical zoom, decent image quality and good handling are some of the highlights.'

'If you can afford the outlay, the TZ10 is an ideal camera for those looking for a versatile, compact shooting solution.'

'As pocketable megazooms go, the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is a solid choice for those looking for more shooting control as well as a reliable Auto mode. '

'Mini-HDMI port.'

'The Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is the rare camera that's sure to please a variety of users, making this pocket megazoom a solid recommendation for any camera shopper.'

'the PowerShot SX210 is well worth a look.'