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)

Nikon 1 AW1 Review

Nikon 1 AW1 Review – The Nikon 1 AW1 is a rugged compact that merits a rugged test. With a...

Fujifilm X-A1 Review

Fujifilm X-A1 Review – The Fujifilm X-A1 is the manufacturer's latest entry-level CSC, continuing the retro-theme for which the X...

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Review

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Review – The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is the second model in the retro-styled OM-D series, sitting above...

Sony A3000 Review

The Sony A3000 has a foot in both the DSLR and CSC camp, with DSLR-esque design yet the inner workings...

Pentax Q7 Review

The Pentax Q7 is one of the smallest CSCs on the market. The question is – are sacrifices made in performance...

Samsung NX2000 Review

The Samsung NX2000 features a huge touch-screen monitor, 20.3MP sensor and Wi-fi connectivity. While it could well herald the future...

Samsung Galaxy NX Review

The Samsung Galaxy NX is the first interchangeable lens camera to run the Android operating system. Is it a fad...

Nikon 1 J3 Review

Nikon 1 J3 Review - The Nikon 1 J3 is the manufacturer's third-generation consumer-grade compact system camera has a new...