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Latest Compact cameras

Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 review
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Taking 3D photos and videos is great fun, but 3D playback options are limited and the W3 isn’t so impressive in 2D mode.

£297 inc VAT
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS review
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An affordable compact ultra-zoom camera that delivers the goods – as long as you can put up with the bulky design and AA batteries.

£151 inc VAT
Ixus 1000
Canon Ixus 1000 HS review
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It’s not perfect, but with the best photo and video quality we’ve seen from a pocket-sized ultra-zoom camera, it’s an obvious Best Buy.

£260 inc VAT
Nikon S1100pj
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj review
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We like the idea of a projector-camera hybrid, but the reality is less appealing – the touchscreen is fiddly and image quality is poor.

£299 inc VAT
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T99
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T99 review
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The smart design and touchscreen aren’t enough to make up for poor image quality.

£200 inc VAT
Canon Powershot S95
Canon Powershot S95 review
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Building on the success of the S90, the S95’s handling has been improved and there are some useful new features. Image quality is also right up there with the bulkier LX5, but it does lose some flexibility as a result.

£305 inc VAT
Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 review
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Beautiful photos and videos, backed up by a wide range of features including a 40fps burst mode and slow-motion videos.

£257 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 review
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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX5 replaces the LX3 as the ultimate enthusiast compact, but at around £400 it’s not cheap. If the LX5’s excellent high ISO performance, great video mode and versatile 24-90mm lens sound attractive, it’s the best compact in town, but otherwise the LX3 is still a great camera and it’s almost £100 cheaper.

£400 inc VAT
Samsung EX1 front
Samsung EX1 review
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Samsung's EX1 is a very good camera that enthusiasts will love. It's got an excellent lens and the articulated screen is useful, but it doesn't quite do enough to beat the cheaper LX3.

£350 inc VAT
GE Create Leather by Jason Wu (front)
GE Create by Jason Wu review
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Create by Jason Wu is a simple, stylish and very affordable luxury camera

£169 inc VAT