We like this camera a lot, and for a rugged day out it’s one of the most reliable snappers out there. We just wouldn’t shoot our best mate’s wedding on it.

The V570 is a fine camera but isn’t for everyone. The ability to take wide-angle photos is a great feature, though there’s a slight trade-off in image quality compared to similarly priced snappers

It's a mini adventure with the S10. A go anywhere, shoot anything cam that won't break the bank and delivers well for its size

Still a great looking camera that's foolproof to use, but Wi-Fi's now only half the feature it was

[NOTE: This is an older Konica Minolta camera, and is no longer available in Australia.] A bit of an ugly bug, maybe, but an amazing zoom range and full-on photographic control in a camera half the size of an SLR

A stylish compact camera that can’t quite compete with the best on image quality, but does wonders when darkness falls

Not the slimmest any more, but still amazingly compact. A very capable cam if you don’t mind the menus

Superb, stylish, solid... but sabotaged by poor controls

Not worth the extra money for the media ability, but a solid performer

Megapixels are a plenty, but the real selling point here is that impressive lens. It’s just a shame that some noise issues cloud matters

Another compact crams in too many megapixels. But if you never look at pictures at pixel-level you’ll be dead pleased with this Pentax

The Olympus Mju Mini S makes a unique style statement for the cost of an everyday budget snapper

Small but solid. The Ixus 75 is perfect for holiday snappers – just watch out when the sun goes down

The brand and the price could prove this camera’s downfall. Who’d buy a Samsung when you can get Pentax for less?

Amazing images and great fun, but this quirky cam is way too pricey for most

Even at £900 this is a bit of a bargain for a semi-pro camera but our tip is to wait for the imminent arrival of the Dynax 5D/lens kit package

A classy compact, but with a high price and some image problems

The S51c combines good looks, neat technology and quality images in one reasonably affordable package

A well-built and stylish compact. Only a sluggish menu system lets it down

A fun, innovative camera but heavy and underpowered for the price