Best Digital Cameras - false Waterproof, 1280 x 720 (30 fps) HD Recording Format, 8 to 25 x Optical Zoom

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

Cameras like the ELPH 340 are a reason why smartphones are winning the compact point-and-shoot war – there just aren’t enough cool features.

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