More pixels doesn't necessarily mean better image quality.To better understand why some cameras take better pictures than others, you need to look at the image sensor itself.

Pocket-sized digital camcorders are becoming more capable all the time. We round up ten of the best

Successor to the ubiquitous 350D, Canon's affordable yet powerful 400D D-SLR is a serious weapon whether an amateur or pro.

3D9800 Sensor network security appliance unveiled.

High performance with a matching price tag.

Rarely has a new camera received as much attention as the EOS 300D, released amid a flurry of excitement among photographers and a massive marketing campaign. Why the fuss? Because it's a true 6.3-megapixel digital SLR for under $2,000 including lens. It sounds expensive in the context of the cameras in this month's digital cameras Labs, but the previous generation of several models in that test were nudging a grand when they were released.

By knowing your gear better, you will be in a better position to purchase the DSLR that is right for you. We look at five key areas that every DSLR photographer should keep in mind.

Canon’s SLR fails to make the enormous splash of its predecessors, but it’s still a great camera in its own right.

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

The market is adapting to photo enthusiasts with a number of better-than-compact technologies and camera sizes. Here's a 5-minute primer to the pros and cons of four different types of digital cameras

The perennial kids’ favourite evolves into an exciting gateway to advanced engineering

Easy to track user's location, warn researchers.

Not flawless, but Sony’s debut DSLR impresses with a 10.2-megapixel resolution and built-in anti-shake.

A brilliantly implemented live-view mode and high specs don’t justify the extra price over its sibling

The Olympus PEN E-P1 may look like a throwback to retro photography, but it’s expensive and flawed. However, it's beautiful image quality renders almost impossible to dislike.

The Power Zoom can help photographers achieve that perfect shot with a huge zoom capacity, but it can also mean a very heavy lens trade off in exchange.

Not the pinnacle of image quality, but superbly compact with plenty of neat features

They may look big and complicated, but a digital slr is just as easy to use and takes far better pictures than a pocket digicam

Imaging sensor converts invisible X-ray images into digital signals.

3.2MP sensor for new iPhone, with orders for a 5MP sensor also placed