A decent enough addition to the legendary EOS range, but there are too many competitors at this price.

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.

If there's someone in your life without a digital camera, there's never been a better time to get them started. Compact cameras now offer 8-12 megapixels for under $500, and provide large LCDs for easy viewfinding and shot setup as well as automatic face recognition, multiple focal points and more!

Good, but not good enough: it can’t compete with the winners this month

A good price coupled with outstanding image quality – a good budget alternative to the Panasonic HDC-HS9

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

Great image quality and plenty of enthusiast features for a very reasonable price

We've found a digital compact under $150 that's not junk. Canon’s efforts to swamp the planet under five feet of compact cameras continues with its latest batch of PowerShot models.

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

Not much to tempt you over last year's HV20 but Canon still rules the roost when it comes to raw picture quality

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

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

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

A stylish and capable camera, further enhanced by wireless tech

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

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

ONe of the big decisions for HD camcorder buyers will soon be whether to go flash or hard disk. Canon's latest include full AVCHD support and your choice of flash or HDD.

A significant overhaul and a great camera. At this price it’s the best all-round package on the market

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

Canon continues the good work and delivers another winner with the MP610.