Simple controls, friendly design and a tiny size make the Nikon Coolpix S220 a great choice for summer snaps.

A great combination of new features and the usual Nikon image and build quality make this a superb camera.

A good camera but not the most inspiring. There’s better value elsewhere.

The aggressive price and Nikon design know-how mean there’s still a place for the D40

The market for slimline touchscreen cameras is heating up. Nikon's S60 is almost button-less and has a large 3.5in screen for showing off your snaps - but how does it shape up to Sony's classy DSC-T77.

Forget budget DSLR, this is for serious photography. Extravagant in almost every way, the D700 is superbly responsive and produces stunning images

A sterling budget DSLR with a great range of controls and superb high ISO performance

Forget the low-ish pixel-count, this camera has the lot: handling, features and image quality. Add that to the high-powered battery, good for a claimed 2000 shots, and you have a real belter

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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