Compact Digital Cameras - Reviews

FujiFilm FINEPIX F100fd (silver)

Review Date: 14-JAN-2009

RRP: $449.00

The FufiFilm Finepix F100fd is an ideal compact camera for casual photography enthusiasts. Boasting superb image quality, superior components and a highly impressive feature set, it delivers on almost every level. A slightly cumbersome design is the only significant failing.

FujiFilm FinePix F610 Zoom

Review Date: 12-OCT-2004

RRP: $899.00

This very nice camera package would set you back a fair bit of money, but would be worth it for many people.

Review Date: 08-OCT-2008

Canon IXUS 980 IS

RRP: $599.00

Another fantastic compact from Canon, the IXUS 980 IS takes everything that was great about past units and adds manual shooting modes, a very smooth design and a higher resolution sensor, making this one of the best high-end compacts on the market.

Review Date: 27-OCT-2005

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

RRP: $799.00

If you want a carry-around camera capable of handling a wide range of tasks, including good-quality video, the S2IS is well worth a look.

Review Date: 20-NOV-2009

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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR

RRP: $799.00

The elegantly designed FinePix S200EXR megazoom camera has a wealth of unique exposure options for serious photographers.

Review Date: 12-AUG-2005

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8

RRP: $659.00 $549.00

A wonderful camera that looks good, feels good and takes great shots. Highly recommended.

Review Date: 12-JUN-2004

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1

RRP: $799.00

Sony's Cyber-shot DSCW1 has most of what you could wish for in a compact, easy-to-use point-and-shoot.

Review Date: 12-AUG-2005

Olympus MJU 800

RRP: $699.00

A highly recommended purchase. Although the image quality was not quite up to what we were expecting from an 8 megapixel sensor, for the price it still blew the competition away.

Review Date: 12-AUG-2005

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5

RRP: $549.00 $499.00

This is a great 5 megapixel camera, highly recommended unless you want a lighter model that sits comfortably in your pocket. Its image quality problems can be overcome with a little tweaking.

Review Date: 28-MAR-2008

Canon IXUS 80 IS

RRP: $379.00

Another brilliant IXUS unit, the Canon IXUS 80 IS packs image stabilisation and good image quality into a compact and sexy body. A great package for users looking for a new point and shoot.

Review Date: 11-MAR-2008

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX36

RRP: $659.00

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FX36 is an impressive compact camera combining good quality 10-megapixel images with a smooth design and some great beginner modes. Unfortunately, the price tag will put it out of reach for some users.

Review Date: 25-JAN-2008

Nikon COOLPIX P50

RRP: $399.00

Small and powerful -- thanks to an 8.1-megapixel sensor -- the P50 is suitable for almost all situations and it even has a decent manual mode to tinker with.

Review Date: 29-FEB-2008

Canon PowerShot A470

RRP: $179.00

If you're on a budget you'll be hard pressed to find a better camera for your dollar. It doesn't take the best pictures on earth and it leaves a little to be desired in terms of style, but the Canon PowerShot A470 certainly is good value for money.

Review Date: 31-MAR-2008

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ11

RRP: $599.00

While the price tag is a little hefty for an 8.1-megapixel model, you get what you pay for with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ11. It packs in a huge 10x optical zoom supported by optical image stabilisation, as well as a 28mm wide angle lens with Panasonic's array of intelligent auto modes, meaning there is something for everyone here.

Review Date: 13-SEP-2007

Canon IXUS 960 IS

RRP: $649.00

The IXUS 960 IS is a great compact camera from Canon. Consumers looking for a high-end camera to back up their SLR or to take their photography to the next level will love this unit.