The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj ingeniously crams a camera and a projector into one portable, compact body. But is it any good? The What Digital Camera Nikon S1000pj review…

Projector, remote control

Light fall off at corners when shooting wide-angle, ISO 3200-6400 poor quality, price

The Nikon S1000pj is definitely an innovative product, but it just falls a tiny bit short of the mark. First and foremost it should be a camera - and image quality, light fall off at the wide angle, and lack of manual controls and a better overall ...

The latest model in Canon's ever-popular PowerShot G series see major changes in both the LCD and sensor configuration, but does it do enough to justify it's substantial price tag? What Digital Camera puts the Canon PowerShot G11 through its paces...

Timeless design, excellent image quality, vari-angle LCD one of the best of its type

Viewfinder too small, crowded back-plate, soft shutter release

In the world of advanced compacts, the G series from Canon has long been regarded as one of the best. While the models aren't always as small as some other advanced compacts on the market, the sturdy design and advanced feature-set mean that they are ...

With a 24-240mm lens in a compact body, a super-long battery life and HD video, is the H10 Casio's biggest camera-related hit of the year? The What Digital Camera Casio EXILIM EX-H10 review takes a look...

Long battery life, 24mm wide angle & 10x zoom

High ISO image quality lacks, no optical zoom during movie mode

Overall the Casio EX-H10 is a solid performer - mainly due to its 24-240mm (10x optical zoom) lens and long lasting battery life. Beyond this it's not particularly ground-breaking though and, considering the price point, isn't necessarily going to ...

Samsung ST550 - a camera with two LCD screens? The What Digital Camera Samsung ST550 review checks out the ultimate self-portrait compact…

Dual screen, touch screen rear LCD, 720p HD video

Poor battery life, high ISO softens image

It's fairly uncommon that a compact comes along that shows true innovation - but the Samsung ST550 is certainly just that. Thanks to its dual LCD screens it's an inspirational camera, so hats off to the Samsung. Sure there're a few small issues to ...

As the NV-series begins to phase out, the Samsung NV9 sees it depart on a high note - the What Digital Camera Samsung NV9 review sees why...

Style, performance, AF system

Complicated menu system

The Samsung NV9 is pretty much the perfect pocket camera, ideal for quick snapshots and especially for parties and nights out. It looks great, is solidly made, performs well and produces good results. The multimedia features are a bit average, but if ...

The Fujifilm FinePix S1500 - the 12x zoom, 10-megapixel update of last year's S1000fd - gets the What Digital Camera review treatment. The Fuji S1500 review...

Low-light performance, handling, value for money

Slow performance

New features including sensor-shift image stabilisation make the S1500 a worthwhile upgrade over the S1000fd. Its compact size, decent build quality and comfortable handling make it a capable and versatile all-rounder and a good-value alternative to ...

The Fujifilm FinePix Z30 is an unashamedly fun compact camera, and at just over 100 it's affordable too. The What Digital Camera Fuji Z30 review...

Ease of use, build quality, design

Performance, image quality

The Fujifilm FinePix Z30 is designed to be more a fashion accessory than a serious camera. Build quality is good, but the fiddly controls and slippery shape make it hard to use, performance is mediocre and image quality is poor.

The Casio EX-S12 - at just 15mm wide - is an ultra-slim compact. But does Casio successfully cram as many features into this tiny body to make it as successful a compact? The What Digital Camera Casio EXILIM Card EX-S12 review...

Size, ease of use, features

Performance, lens quality

The Casio Exilim EX-S12 is as small as a camera can get without being too fiddly to use, but packs in a good list of features and is easy to use. Performance is a little slow, but with quick autofocus and good low-light capability, it's ideal for ...

The Panasonic Lumix FZ38 - or FZ35K as it's known in the US - is the newest model in the FZ line. Updating the previous FZ28 model, does the FZ38 offer enough additions to make you part with your cash? The What Digital Camera Panasonic Lumix FZ38 ...

Fully manual controls, POWER O.I.S, 720p movie (AVCHD Lite), lens quality and 18x 27-486mm optical zoom range, among the best current superzoom compacts on the market

High ISO and low light performance, relatively minor upgrades from previous FZ28 model

The Panasonic Lumix FZ38 is a top-performing superzoom compact at an affordable price point. In fact, for the money, you'd be stretched to find any better. The lens is great, as are the controls, and the overall feature set - including a wide-ranging ...

The Panasonic Lumix ZX1 - the little brother of the popular TZ7 - gets the What Digital Camera review treatment. Is the ZX1 yet another accomplished Lumix compact? Read our Panasonic Lumix ZX1 review to find out...

The ZX1 is a really nice camera to use; it feels solid and well built, and yet is small enough to easily slip into your pocket. Images are bright and punchy with impressive detail even at the full extension of the lens. On closer inspection, however, ...