With huge LCDs, underwater capabilities and high resolutions for under $450, now is the time to buy.

The lack of a separate status LCD is annoying, but the 400D is great value and capable of great quality

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An ideal first DSLR thanks to onscreen help. It takes great shots and the battery lasts for ages.

The Ixus 60 delivers superb image quality and is beautifully designed and built.

Good value thanks to a decent 18-70mm kit lens and camera-based anti-shake

Running costs are high, but with a high resolution and superb performance, it’s a groundbreaking product.

A great desktop replacement thanks to the huge screen and dual 200GB hard disks, but its price is too high.

A Blu-ray drive is just about the only justification for the Sony’s high price; it’s poor value overall.

Well built, fast and with a great screen, the Dell also has superb battery life.

A huge screen and an affordable price, but it doesn’t rival a desktop PC where power is concerned

Anyone who used the IXUS 40 mightwonder how Canon could possiblyimprove on it, but that’s precisely whatit has done.

Taking great photos in most situations, the DSC-W50 is a bargain at this price.

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

The L2 has limited shooting controls, but it’s capable of producing some great-quality shots.

The only compact to offer aperture and shutter priority, but overall quality is unspectacular.

Offering good quality images, this highly compact camera is a fine alternative to the award winners.

A solid entry level DSLR with anti-shake and impressive design.

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

A superb DSLR that’s a joy to use, but the high price and poor software damage value