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Nikon 1 V1 | compact system camera

  • Launched: September 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: 13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS Resolution: 10.1MP Kit lens: 3x 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Full HD 
Summary: The Nikon 1 is Nikon’s first compact system camera and uses a brand new CX-format sensor roughly half way in size between a compact camera’s and an SLR’s. Nikon has also introduced a range of CX-format lenses, including a kit zoom, telephoto, superzoom and pancake lens. The V1 has a toughened body, accessory port and electronic viewfinder, but otherwise it’s the same as the J1.
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Nikon 1 J1 | compact system camera

  • Launched: September 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: 13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS Resolution: 10.1MP Kit lens: 3x 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Full HD 
Summary: The Nikon 1 is Nikon’s first compact system camera and uses a brand new CX-format sensor roughly half way in size between a compact camera’s and an SLR’s. Nikon has also introduced a range of CX-format lenses, including a kit zoom, telephoto, superzoom and fixed focal length prime lens.
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Canon PowerShot S100 | high-end compact

  • Launched: September 2011 Type: High-end compact Sensor: 1/1.7-inch CMOS Resolution: 12.1MP Lens: 5x 24-120mm f2.0-5.9 Movies: Full HD 
  • Summary: The PowerShot S100 is a high-end compact camera that sits at the top of Canon’s compact camera range alongside the PowerShot G12. It’s designed for photo enthusiasts who want the controls and features of a digital SLR, but in a pocket-sized camera. It offers full manual controls, RAW files and full HD movies. It has a 5x wideangle zoom and has built-in GPS.
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Sony NEX 7: compact system camera

  • Launched: August 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm CMOS Resolution: 24.3MP Kit lens: 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Full HD 
Summary: The NEX-7 is Sony’s top compact system camera, and while the NEX-C3 and NEX-5N might be designed for beginners or intermediate users, this one’s for enthusiasts and professionals, with a 24-megapixel sensor, advanced photographic options, a high-resolution electronic viewfindeer and advanced external controls. The NEX-7 takes Sony E-mount lenses but can also take A-mount SLR lenses via an adaptor.
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Sony NEX-5N: compact system camera

  • Launched: August 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm CMOS Resolution: 16.1MP Kit lens: 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Full HD 
Summary: The NEX-5N is the next step up from the NEX-C3 and one step down from the NEX-7. It has an SLR-size APS-C sensor in a compact, magnesium alloy body, and full auto modes for beginners and advanced manual modes for experts. Its advanced high-speed technology means it can shoot continuously at 10 frames per second.
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Pentax Q: compact system camera

  • Launched: June 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: 1/2.3inch CMOS Resolution: 12.4MP Kit lens: 8.5mm f1.9 Movies: Full HD 
Summary: The Pentax Q is a compact system camera which uses a much smaller sensor than its rivals. It's the smallest camera of its type, but will affect the image quality, especially at higher ISOs. The Pentax Q takes dedicated Q-mount lenses, offers a range of creative shooting modes and full HD movies, but little else to give it an edge.
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Sony NEX-C3 | compact system camera

  • Launched: June 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm CMOS Resolution: 16.2MP Kit lens: 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Standard HD 
Summary: The NEX-C3 is Sony’s cheapest and simplest compact system camera. It has an SLR-size APS-C sensor in a very compact body. It’s designed to be easy for photo novices to understand, and to act as a bridge between the simplicity of a compact camera and the picture quality of an SLR. It has novice-friendly auto modes but also full manual modes for enthusiasts. It comes with an 18-55mm kit lens, a 16mm pancake lens or a twin-lens kit which has both.
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Canon EOS 1100D

Summary: The 1100D is Canon's basic starter SLR, and it usually comes with an 18-55mm kit lens. It's a good, inexpensive introduction to digital SLR photography.

Canon EOS 600D

Summary: The 600D's 18MP sensor, articulating rear LCD and full HD movies make it Canon's top amateur/enthusiasts SRL, and it's just one step down from the more advanced EOS 60D and EOS 7D.

Olympus XZ-1

  • Launched: January 2011 Type: High-end compact Sensor size: 1/6.3-inch Resolution: 10MP Lens: 28-112mm equivalent f1.8-2.5 Movies: Standard HD Links: Product page
Summary: High-end compact with very similar specifications to existing rivals, including a 10-megapixel 1/1.63-inch sensor and an f1.8 4x zoom lens, plus HD movies.

Fujifilm FinePix X100

  • Launched: October 2010
  • Type: Fixed lens hybrid
  • Sensor size: APS-C
  • Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
  • Lens: 35mm equivalent f2
  • Key features: Fixed lens, traditional external controls
  • Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Retro-styled compact hybrid for enthusiasts. It has a fixed lens and offers a combination of automatic and manual controls, including a traditional shutter speed knob and lens aperture ring.

    Panasonic Lumix GH2

    • Launched: September 2010
    • Type: SLR style hybrid
    • Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
    • Resolution: 16 megapixels
    • Lenses: Micro Four Thirds
    • Key features: Full HD movies, 10x zoom kit lens, touch-screen control
    • Links: Press release, Product page
    Summary: SLR-style hybrid camera designed specifically for full HD movies. The GH2 replaces the GH1 with a higher-resolution 16-megapixel sensor, 5fps continuous shooting speed and touch-screen control.

    Leica D-Lux 5

    • Launched: September 2010
    • Type: Fixed lens hybrid
    • Sensor size: 1/6.3-inch
    • Resolution: 10 megapixels
    • Lens: 24-90mm equivalent f2-3.3
    • Key features: Aspect ratio switch, Adobe Lightroom licence included
    • Links: Product page
    Summary: Leica-branded version of the Panasonic Lumix LX5. A good high-end compact with the extra cachet of the Leica brand/styling and an Adobe Lightroom 3 software licence included.

      Pentax K-5

      • Launched: September 2010
      • Type: Digital SLR
      • Sensor size: APS-C, 23.7 x 15.7mm
      • Resolution: 16.3 megapixels
      • Lenses: Pentax KAF2
      • Key features: Full HD movies, in-built anti-shake, 7fps continuous shooting
      • Links: Press release, Product page
      Summary: High-end digital SLR for enthusiasts and professionals, and a step up from the14-megapixel K-7. Pentax SLRs are strongly built with a host of well thought out features, though the cheaper lenses can be unrefined.

      Nikon D7000

      Summary: The D7000 is Nikon's top 'amateur' digital SLR and it replaces the D90. It's designed for photographers who already know the basics and want a camera that can take them to the next level, but without the cost and weight of a fully-professional system.

        Canon PowerShot G12

        • Launched: September 2010
        • Type: High-end compact
        • Sensor size: 1/1.7-inch
        • Resolution: 10 megapixels
        • Lens: 28-140mm equivalent f2.8-4.5
        • Key features: Articulating LCD, HDR mode
        • Links: Press release | Product page
        Summary: The G12 is Canon's top high-end compact, boasting a 5x wideangle zoom, SLR-style manual controls and rugged build. It replaces the G11, adding a standard HD movie mode.

          Olympus E-5

          • Launched: September 2010
          • Type: Digital SLR
          • Sensor size: Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
          • Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
          • Lenses: Four Thirds
          • Key features: In-built anti-shake, articulating LCD
          • Links: Press release, Product page
          Summary: Long-overdue replacement of the E-3 as Olympus's top-of-the-line professional digital SLR. The E-5 is rugged and versatile, but the smaller sensor puts it at a serious disadvantage compared to other pro SLRs.

            Samsung NX100

            • Launched: September 2010
            • Type: Compact style hybrid
            • Sensor size: APS-C
            • Resolution: 14.6 megapixels
            • Lenses: Samsung NX/i-Function
            • Key features: 'i-Function' lenses
            • Links: Press release, Product page
            Summary: Compact style hybrid camera which introduces Samsung's new 'i-Function' lenses where you can control the camera with dials on the lens.

              Pentax K-r

              • Launched: September 2010
              • Type: Digital SLR
              • Sensor size: APS-C 23.6 x 15.8mm
              • Resolution: 12.4 megapixels
              • Lenses: Pentax KAF2
              • Key features: In-built anti-shake, 6fps continuous shooting, AA batteries
              • Links: Press release, Product page
              Summary: Aimed at beginners, but with features for enthusiasts too, including a range of digital filters, very fast 6fps continuous shooting, a 921,000-dot 3-inch LCD display and a maximum ISO of 12800.

                Sony Alpha a55

                • Launched: September 2010
                • Type: Digital SLR/SLR style hybrid
                • Sensor size: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm
                • Resolution: 16.2 megapixels
                • Lenses: Sony a mount
                • Key features: Translucent mirror, full HD movies, articulating LCD, in-built anti-shake, 10fps continuous shooting
                • Links: Press release, Product page
                Summary: The more expensive of Sony's first two Translucent Mirror  SLRs. It has a higher-resolution sensor than the a33 and a higher continuous shooting speed, and is aimed at enthusiasts.
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