The Olympus FE-20 is one of the cheaper pocket cameras. It has 8 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens. This camera is very easy to operate too. As you would expect picture quality is good rather than excellent, but the FE-20 is able to handle most ...

Ease of use - design is good for a cheaper camera

Slow to turn on - slow to take photos

This camera does exactly what it sets out to do. It delivers decent snapshots at a reasonable price. It is unfussy both in design and ease of use. The one issue I have with it is it is slow to start up and slow to take a picture.

The Olympus MJU 1050SW is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. It is waterproof to a depth of 3m, shockproof to a height of 1.5m and freezeproof to -10 degrees centigrade. This makes the MJU 1050SW a good choice for a family or ...

Waterproof - shockproof

Can be very slow to respond

This is a tough, robust digital camera. It is waterproof and shockproof, as well as being freezeproof to -10 degrees centigrade. When it comes to picture quality the MJU 1050SW can handle most snapshot situations. This camera is well worth checking ...

The Canon Powershot SX110 IS has a long, 10x zoom lens in a compact body. The camera is much smaller than a traditional super zoom camera. The Powershot SX110 IS has 9 megapixels, image stabilisation and a set of manual controls. It did very well in ...

Photo quality - Compact body

Shutter delay with flash - No viewfinder

The Powershot SX110 IS earns top marks. It delivers extra zoom in a compact body, with a pleasing design. It performed well in my tests and would be up near the top of my shortlist if I was looking for this type of camera.

The Canon Powershot A2000 IS takes excellent photos for a camera in this price range. It has a few more features than more basic digital cameras yet manages to remain easy enough to use. There is also an easy mode available to make the Powershot A2000 ...

Picture quality - value for money

Slow when flash is turned on

The Canon Powershot A2000 IS a very good choice if you are looking for a digital camera that takes a good picture and offers good value for money. It does not have beautiful looks, but if its photo quality you are after than the Powershot A2000 IS ...

The main attraction of the Fuji Finepix S2000HD is its 15x optical zoom lens. It can also shoot HD quality movie footage. This 10 megapixel model scores well for ease of use despite having some more advanced features such as a manual exposure mode.

HD quality movies

No image stabilisation - the colours don't work for me

The Fuji Finepix S2000HD does not quite hit the high notes that some super zoom cameras manage to reach. In terms of features it is quite standard for this type of camera, although the HD movie mode may prove to be an attraction to many people.

The Olympus FE-360 offers very good value for money when you take price into account. There are not too many pocket sized digital cameras that sell this cheaply and there are even fewer that offer such good picture quality. This is an 8 megapixel ...

General picture quality when compared against other cheaper cameras

Shutter lag and start up times are very poor

The FE-360 proves you do not have to pay a fortune to get a camera capable of taking decent snapshots. This camera outperformed many far more expensive cameras I tested at the same time.

The Olympus MJU 1040 is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. It is small enough to slip into a pocket and looks good too. The emphasis is on simplicity rather than getting bogged down with a wide array of features. This is a good ...

Style - ease of use

Loss of detail in light areas on sunny days

This is a very small and stylish camera. You should have no problem slipping it into a pocket. It offers fair value for money. When compared to other pocket cameras it is easy to use and comes with a basic set of features. Picture quality is o.k. ...

The Panasonic DMC FZ28 is a digital camera with a very long lens. The DMC FX28 gives you 18x zoom. This makes the camera of interest if you take shots of sports or wildlife. This is a 10 megapixel model. It has a variety of manual controls. Picture ...

Picture quality - advanced features - HD movie mode - length of zoom

Wide angle shot could be sharper

This is one of the best super zoom cameras. Picture quality is very good and you can get in close with the 18x zoom lens. The DSC FZ28 has an impressive set of features. If you are looking for a super zoom camera add this one to your list.

The Sony DSC T77 is super slim. It is just 15mm wide. In terms of looks and style it gets 10 out of 10. It has a touch controlled LCD screen and is likely to appeal to anyone who is style conscious.

Design and style - touch screen control

Photos need to be sharper

This camera has a lot going for it. It is super slim and looks great. You are also likely to be impressed by the touch controlled LCD screen. Picture quality does not quite live up to the style and design, but you should still be able to take a decent ...

The Sony DSC T700 is a classy looking pocket camera. It has 10 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom lens. All settings are controlled through the touch sensitive 3.5 inch LCD screen. There is also 4gb of storage built into the camera.

Style and design - touch screen - large internal memory

Picture sharpness could be that bit better

The Sony DSC T700 comes out top of the tree when it comes to looks. It is one of the sleekest looking digital cameras you will find. It also has a touch controlled LCD screen and 4GB of built in storage. For the money I would expect picture quality to ...