Digital Compact Cameras Reviews

Updated: May 18, 2012 00:03
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#1
Fujifilm FinePix X10
alaScore 100

Fujifilm FinePix X10

As you can see from the specs, it stacks up rather well against its main competitors...

68 expert reviews | 194 user reviews

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#2
Canon PowerShot G1 X
alaScore 99

Canon PowerShot G1 X

The Canon PowerShot G1X is a bulky little compact camera that has capabilities beyond a typical...

64 expert reviews | 36 user reviews

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#3
Nikon CoolPix P7100
alaScore 98

Nikon CoolPix P7100

While it's too large to fit inside a pocket, the P7100 provides all of the functionality and...

40 expert reviews | 78 user reviews

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#4
Canon PowerShot S100 (2011)
alaScore 98

Canon PowerShot S100 (2011)

Canon has given its top-end pocket camera a nip and tuck to make it shine even brighter than...

59 expert reviews | 167 user reviews

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#5
Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX9V
alaScore 97

Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-HX9V

With a stack of great features that work as advertised, including a 16x optical zoom lens, the...

69 expert reviews | 764 user reviews

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#6
Fujifilm Finepix X100
alaScore 97

Fujifilm Finepix X100

Undoubtedly, this camera is targeted towards users who want a professional feel to their camera...

113 expert reviews | 237 user reviews

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#7
Panasonic GF3
alaScore 97

Panasonic GF3

The GF3 will be available in August. Also announced at the same time was a Leica-branded 25mm f/1...

75 expert reviews | 117 user reviews

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#8
Olympus OM-D E-M5
alaScore 96

Olympus OM-D E-M5

The three kit configurations of the OM-D are with the 14-42mm lens (AU$1299), 14-42mm lens and 40...

30 expert reviews | 38 user reviews

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#9
Fujifilm X-S1
alaScore 96

Fujifilm X-S1

Despite their different lenses, in many ways the test shots from the review camera resembled...

22 expert reviews

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#10
Nikon Coolpix P300
alaScore 96

Nikon Coolpix P300

Photographers who are downsizing from an SLR on its day off will have a big gripe with the P300...

64 expert reviews | 372 user reviews

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#11
Olympus XZ-1
alaScore 96

Olympus XZ-1

If you want to have fun while taking photos, then the Olympus XZ-1 is for you. It's easy to use...

89 expert reviews | 227 user reviews

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#12
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
alaScore 95

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150 is an advanced super-zoom camera that we think is perfect for...

29 expert reviews | 107 user reviews

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#13
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100V
alaScore 95

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100V

For some bizarre reason - as yet unexplained - in the S mode, we couldn't set aperture settings...

41 expert reviews | 417 user reviews

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#14
Nikon Coolpix S8200
alaScore 95

Nikon Coolpix S8200

The S8200 will easily slide into a pocket despite its 14x zoom lens, and will deliver photos that...

28 expert reviews | 79 user reviews

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#15
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ47 / FZ48
alaScore 95

Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ47 / FZ48

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ47 looks very similar to the more expensive LUMIX FZ150, albeit missing...

35 expert reviews | 103 user reviews

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#16
Canon Powershot SX260 HS
alaScore 95

Canon Powershot SX260 HS

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#17
Nikon Coolpix AW100
alaScore 95

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Even though the AW100 is Nikon's first attempt at a rugged compact camera, it doesn't show. The...

32 expert reviews | 49 user reviews

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#18
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30
alaScore 94

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30

Last year's TZ20 impressed us with its quick shooting performance, but was a disappointing low...

10 expert reviews | 11 user reviews

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#19
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
alaScore 94

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is not a digital camera for novices, but it offers an insane amount of...

94 expert reviews | 649 user reviews

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#20
Canon IXUS 230 HS / PowerShot 310 HS / IXY 600F
alaScore 94

Canon IXUS 230 HS / PowerShot 310 HS / IXY 600F

The high sensitivity (HS) image sensor carries over from the 220, which is designed for low light...

30 expert reviews | 77 user reviews

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#21
Canon PowerShot G12
alaScore 94

Canon PowerShot G12

If you want a small, well-featured camera that allows you to easily take manual control over its...

87 expert reviews | 675 user reviews

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#22
Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR
alaScore 94

Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR

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#23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20
alaScore 94

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20

There is a lot to like about the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ20. It can produce clear and vibrant...

50 expert reviews | 314 user reviews

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#24
Samsung WB150F
alaScore 94

Samsung WB150F

One of three Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung cameras announced at this year's CES, the WB150F brings...

25 expert reviews | 12 user reviews

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#25
Nikon Coolpix P500
alaScore 94

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon's Coolpix P500 is a camera with a huge zoom lens -- its 36x zoom is one of the biggest...

63 expert reviews | 515 user reviews

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