Best Digital Cameras - 0.48 to 1 lb. Weight, 0 to 2 Frames Frames Per Second, 80 to 125 Min. ISO Speed

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 toughened and waterproof compact camera that looks strangely familiar

Canon makes its latest tough compact a waterproof wonder

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

Gorgeous design with brass construction

Appealingly retro design

Good image and video quality

Wide aperture lens

Big, easy-to-press controls

Image quality is great

Wide-ranging zoom, affordable, manual modes

Good colour and white balance performance

Above-average feature set for its street price

Simple-to-use travel-zoom camera that delivers good results

Compact body with a decent zoom range

Picture quality at wide-angle

Nice to find a beginner-level camera with a viewfinder

Above-average list of shooting options

Image Stabilisation for Video as well as Stills