A competent model, the T30 offers reasonable image quality but suffers because of some noise issues.

A low end six megalpixel camera, the F470 is a decent but not outstanding model that fails to differentiate itself from the myriad of compacts on the market.

While it has a comfortable, solid design and performed quite well in most of our imaging tests, the default lens is a big let down.

One of the best value for money D-SLRs available on the market, the 400D combines great picture quality with a comfortable build and plenty of features.

A competant but not oustanding budget offer, the Coolpix L4 will more than suffice for occasional snapshots.

While it does offer some nifty features, the FX07 produces noisy pictures no quite on par with other competing models.

While the FX50 did exhibit a lot of noise, it was extremely small and it performed well in all our other tests, so unless you're magnifying your shots to a great degree it may be a contender.

If you don't need a fast continuous shot mode, then the MJU 740 is a great camera, particularly when shooting in low light or fast paced situations.

As a budget compact camera, the FinePix A500 is a fairly competant model. It doesn't offer the best image quality in the world, and has some noise issues, but for this price tag it is hard to complain.

A disappointing effort from Casio, the Z60 suffers quite badly in terms of image quality and doesn't live up to the reputation created by their other models.

What makes this camera shine - its 10x zoom, ease of use and sleek design - may be enough to compensate for its shortcomings.

A solid advanced ultra-zoom from Sony that takes high quality pictures and offers a variety of advanced functions that should please.