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

More features than similarly-priced cameras, including weatherproofing. JPEGs are a touch soft, though

Attractive styling and a long lens will tempt some, but we recommend spending more on a real SLR.

Image quality is reasonable, but there are far better cameras available for less.

An attractive, light and well-built camera, but it has average image quality.

Pentax enthusiasts will be more than happy, but others may find it overwhelming

An expensive camera, but one offering superb image quality, features and handling

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

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

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

A good price for an HD camcorder, but poor design makes it awkward to use

Big and heavy but the features this 3G phone sports are phenomenal.

Fantastic hardware. The GPS software is mediocre, but you can buy your own.

A fast lifestyle phone that might be more at home in the business world.

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 superbly easy-to-use and feature-laden compact camera that’s well worth the price.

A superbly easy-to-use and feature-laden compact camera that’s well worth the price. Same titanium shell as before, with a lowlight ability.