A very slim digital compact that’s capable of taking superb pictures. It only just misses out on a Recommended award.

High performance with a matching price tag.

A superb camera that takes fantastic pictures, and offers excellent portability and versatility

A feature-rich SLR at a good price. If you can live with the weight and design quirks, that is

High resolution stills and laudable quality for the money, but image stabilisation isn’t the best

If you need professional-class ruggedness on a budget, this is a real option.

Superb build quality and performance make this a worthwhile upgrade for serious amateurs.

Good performance and handling, low price and far better quality than any digital compact.

Easy to use and capable of good results, the superb range of manual modes makes this a good choice for enthusiasts.

Not flawless, but Sony’s debut DSLR impresses with a 10.2-megapixel resolution and built-in anti-shake.

Good quality optics and lots of storage, but not the most portable of camcorders

Sony's first CMOS based consumer HD camera brings control and fidelity to images in a package that's hard to beat.

A great smartphone – particularly for ‘voice’ users. But we’d like to have seen the ‘touch’ technology run deeper.

The 450D’s superb sensor makes it the best choice if quality is your priority. It doesn't beat the Sony A200 for value, but for the best quality below $1500 the 450D has the edge.

Forget budget DSLR, this is for serious photography. Extravagant in almost every way, the D700 is superbly responsive and produces stunning images

A complete bargain at this price. The DSC-W35 boasts superb quality and a great range of features.

Good value thanks to a decent 18-70mm kit lens and camera-based anti-shake

A superb DSLR that’s a joy to use, but the high price and poor software damage value

The lack of a separate status LCD is annoying, but the 400D is great value and capable of great quality

Battery life is the only downside to this excellent compact camera.