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Compact system cameras

Most Popular Compact system cameras

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Panasonic G80 review: The best sub-£1,000 CSC is currently available with a free prime lens
£799
Packed with useful features, the Panasonic G80 is superb for stills and even better for video
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III review: Compact, versatile, brilliant
£629
Small, lightweight and attractively retro-styled, this mirrorless model is a superbly versatile choice for beginners and beyond
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Latest Compact system cameras

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III review: Retro-styled brilliance
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Small, lightweight and attractively retro-styled, this mirrorless model is a superbly versatile choice for beginners and beyond

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£629 body only
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Sony a6300 review
Compact system cameras

Technically advanced, but the Sony a6300’s controls aren’t in line with the high price

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£999 inc VAT (as of 29th July)
Sony Alpha A5000
Sony Alpha A5000
Compact system cameras

Stunning image quality for the price, but the controls might prove to be frustrating

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£339 inc VAT
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Panasonic GX80 review: A great and compact all-rounder
Compact system cameras

Responsive and feature-packed, the Panasonic GX80 ticks a lot of boxes and is competitively priced

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£599 inc VAT (as of 24th of May)
Canon EOS M3 review
Compact system cameras

Not perfect, but superb controls and outstanding image quality make the Canon EOS M3 a serious contender

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£514 inc VAT
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Canon EOS M6 review: A fine compact CSC
Compact system cameras

Classy and compact, the Canon EOS M6 is a solid choice but it’s not cheap.

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£839 inc VAT
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Fujifilm X-T2 review: The definition of a great camera
Compact system cameras

Comprehensively capable, the Fujifilm X-T2 is the best mirrorless camera on the market

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£1357 inc VAT
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Fujifilm X-E2S review
Compact system cameras

With outstanding image quality and controls, the Fujifilm X-E2S’s biggest competition comes from its own ranks.

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£749 in VAT
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 review
Compact system cameras

Retro, luxurious and innovative, the Fuji X-Pro2 is a class act

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£1349 inc VAT (as of 5th of May)
Olympus PEN-F
Olympus PEN-F review - Hands on with CSC retro stunner
Compact system cameras

Stunning-looking new CSC has new sensor and a wealth of hands-on controls

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