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.

The Vivicam 6200W is terminator-tough and cheap enough to condemn disposable underwater cameras to the low-tech graveyard

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

So many features and so much quality, in such a tiny body. Astounding

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

A lovely compact cam and a decent HD camcorder in one

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.

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

Gotta love that revolving screen – but remind us again what exactly the point of it is

Full marks for effort but the i6 is trying to do too much, without doing anything very well

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

The selling point of this camera is that it’s cheap – and it certainly excels in that department!

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

How much? Never mind what the LX-1 costs, just see what it does – yes, it’s pricey, but boy is it worth it

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

The Mju has hidden depths with aperture-priority and shutter-priority modes, but alas no fully manual mode

If used properly this rugged camera is well worth the money and makes you feel a little more manly into the bargain

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

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

An ideal companion for a DSLR, this is a compact for the photography enthusiast rather than the happy snapper