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 System Camera Reviews

Compact system camera reviews and specifications (also called hybrid cameras and micro four thirds cameras)

Samsung NX11 Review

The Samsung NX11 updates the original NX10 Compact System Camera of last year. Now straight from the box with i-Function...

Samsung NX100 Review

The Samsung NX100 is the latest NX-series Compact System Camera. But with no flash or viewfinder, is there the demand...

Sony NEX-3 Review

Sony's entry-level NEX-3 Micro System Camera is compact-like in appearance but has changeable lenses and produces DSLR quality. The What...