Damien has been writing about photography and photographic equipment since 1997, and has been a professional photographer since 1987 - when digital photography was only a dream. He’s more-than-slightly obsessed with photography and all

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Every piece of equipment that comes our way, whether a camera, a lens or an accessory, gets the same level of careful scrutiny. We discover what products are good at and what they are not so you don’t have to. Tests are not just made in the lab, but our technical findings are also investigated in practical situations to establish what readers can expect in real-world conditions.

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Compact Camera Reviews

Digital compact camera reviews and specifications. Compacts range from enthusiast cameras to simple point and click cameras

Nikon Coolpix S620 Review

The Nikon Coolpix S620, a well-designed, entry-level compact, but with more features behind the scenes than meets the eye. Does...

Canon IXUS 95 IS Review

With 10megapixels, Smart Auto mode and image stabilisation, is the Canon IXUS 95 IS the ultimate entry level compact? The...

Olympus mju TOUGH 6000 Review

Ultra-hard Olympus mju TOUGH 6000 is a near-indestructible compact camera, but does image quality hinder? What Digital Camera's Olympus Mju...