Best Digital Cameras - Atleast 1.5 inch, 1280 x 720 (30p) HD Recording Format, 8 to 25 x Optical Zoom

'The Canon PowerShot G3 X is a very competent fixed-lens compact, which will get you much better results than your average superzoom bridge camera. '

'impressive camera'

'The built-in flash worked well indoors, with no red-eye and good overall exposure, although there's noticeable vignetting at 24mm. '

'High-quality 24-600mm lens'

'The zoom of the lens is quite smooth and fluid, and you can reach the end of the zoom range fairly quickly.'

'fantastic travel camera'

'If this wasn't enough, the SH-2 also allows you to record silent high-speed movies for slow-motion playback. '

'If you're in the market for a compact superzoom and you're on a budget, the SX600 HS is our recommendation.'

'logical controls'

'Creative Shot mode.'