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Ben Pitt

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Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 18-55VR Kit review
Cameras DSLRs

Not without flaws, but sumptuous photos and videos at a sensible price make it an unbeatable package

£459 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 with 14mm lens review
Cameras Compact cameras

Slimmer and lighter than the GF1 but image quality is eclipsed by the cheaper Sony NEX-5

£620 inc VAT
Ricoh CX4
Ricoh CX4 review
Cameras

A minor update over the CX3, but the lower price makes this a serious contender for the compact ultra-zoom crown.

£229 inc VAT
Nikon D7000 2
Nikon D7000 18-105 VR Kit review
Cameras DSLRs

The D7000 is a joy to use, and takes breathtaking photos and videos.

£1179 inc VAT
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 review
Cameras Compact cameras

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
Cyberlink PowerDirector 9 Ultra64 FX
Cyberlink PowerDirector 9 Ultra64 review
Software

Much faster and more refined than before, PowerDirector is now well equipped for demanding as well as casual use

£80 inc VAT
Sony Alpha SLT-A33L front
Sony Alpha SLT-A33L review
Cameras DSLRs

Packed with innovative features, but some of these have drawbacks as well as advantages.

£527 inc VAT
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS review
Cameras Compact cameras

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
Cameras Compact cameras

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
Cameras Compact cameras

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