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Say Cheese!
We put 15 of the latest compact digital cameras through our rigorous tests. Find out which five were worthy of being named Right Choices
With cameras on mobile phones getting better and better, it’s fair to ask ‘Why do I need a separate, dedicated compact camera?’ We think a dedicated camera offers several clear advantages. Image quality tends to be a bit better overall and significantly better in dim light. In these conditions, mobile phone images are more likely to be less colourful, and more blurry and grainy.
Optical zoom
Another key advantage of a dedicated camera is the presence of an optical zoom which helps you to zoom in and out with no loss of quality. The digital zoom found on mobile phone cameras degrades image quality when you zoom in.
Dedicated cameras also offer more advanced features such as face detection, image stabilisation (see ‘What you should look for’, Features Explained). In this report, we have tested 15 of the latest bestselling compact cameras.TO READ FURTHER... Please Login, Register or Subscribe Featured Articles
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Bridge Cameras
If you’re keen on photography but don’t want to spend a large sum on a professional (and often bulky) digital SLR, check our recommendations of bridge cameras that combine the best of manual control and portability
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Compact Digital Cameras
We’ve divided our recommendations into three categories so that you can choose one specific to your needs.
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Pocket Camcorders
Looking for an easy-to-use video camera that also lets you share movies online with ease? A Right Choice pocket camcorder is just what you need
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What to look for when buying a webcam
Ideally a webcam should come with a separate headset with microphone attached, great for one-to-one chats, and an integrated microphone for group or family chats.