More expensive than its direct competition, but thanks to its brilliant features the D80 is money well spent.

Impeccable timing from Sony Ericsson sawthe company launch its update on thegalactically popular T610 this month. Andit just so happens to sport Australia’s first twomegapixel camera.

An older Nikon wireless camera, that in its day was a superb 8-megapixel camera in its own right. Small, smart and destined for greatness

Olympus’ Four Thirds imaging system comes of age in a classy compact SLR that makes the rest look ordinary

A pint-sized camera that packs a punch, with consistently good performance in all conditions

The new Nikon D90, due to hit shelves in September, boasts unique 720p movie HD capabilities, a much improved sensor and surprisingly, a GPS option.

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

Smart, clever and capable. A couple of imperfections keep it off the top spot, and we might be tempted by the camera-less S70, but it's a fine choice

Worth the wait. The E-3 matches pro SLR capabilities with the ease of use of an entry-level cam

An older camera, and expensive in its day, but the impressive image quality and choice of optical and LCD viewfinders make it worth a look for DSLR hunters

If you can afford one and can find one, don’t think twice about it. If not, rent one from a specialist outlet for phenomenal results

The best compact Sony yet, with bags of features squeezed into a very stylish package.

Lovely to behold, a joy to hold – and even takes great photos

Canon's reign over the compact digital camera market looks set to continue with this offering.

So why is this so different from the outgoing Pentax *ist DS? The fact is that it’s just as good and yet also cheaper. Joy.

A true pro camera that slots in nicely between the flagship Canons

Forget gold plated and diamond encrusted – if you've got three grand to spare and don't mind weighty snappers, this is the camera to blow it on

Tiny, intuitive and a great performer, the IXUS 85 is the ideal carry-anywhere camera

Two of the best small compacts on the market. Quality differences are on a knife edge, but the Canon wins for superior features and handling.

Lacking a few features but for simplicity and decent quality, this has to be one of the best value camcorders around