The 6 best digital cameras of the moment: the best all-rounder, the best-value digital camera, the best budget option, the best choice if money is no object.
Updated: May 17, 2013 2:49 PM
By Renaud Labracherie / Morgane Alzieu / Arthur Azoulay / Bruno Labarbere

Editor's choice

Panasonic Lumix TZ40 award
Overview - Full review 5/5
User Score 4/5 (4) Post a review

Panasonic Lumix TZ40

Panasonic is back on top with the Lumix TZ40 superzoom compact. Its impressive spec sheet includes GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC, a touchscreen and a 20x zoom with an excellent stabilisation system. This camera is also very responsive, so you shouldn't miss out on any action. The TZ40 is a feature-rich, versatile and balanced superzoom compact for intrepid travellers, tech-fans and roving point-and-shooters looking for a lightweight snapper.

Best of the rest

Experts and Pros

Fujifilm X20 award

Fujifilm X20
The Fuji X20 offers a unique user experience with its built-in optical viewfinder and manual zooming ring. But it's above all Fuji's original X-Trans processor that's impressive here. It's sure to blow away anyone looking for top-notch image quality.

Overview - Full review 5/5
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Top Value

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
The SX260 is a direct rival for Sony's HX20V. However, it missed out on a five-star review due to its insufficient battery life. Otherwise, picture quality is good and the camera generally handles well.

Overview - Full review 4/5
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Budget Option

Canon Ixus 230 HS

Canon Ixus 230 HS
With a decent zoom lens, a good sensor, a nice enough design and a screen that's visible from all angles, the Ixus 230 is no show-stopper, but you'll be hard pushed to find a better option at this price.

Overview - Full review 3/5
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Two alternatives

Great for Kids

Nikon Coolpix S30
Overview - Full review 2/5
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Nikon Coolpix S30
This isn't an amazing camera, but among all the models designed for kids, it's the only one we've seen that gives half-way decent performances. Its design has also been well thought out.

Tough Cookie

Olympus TG-2
Overview - Full review 4/5
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Olympus TG-2
This camera is shockproof, crushproof and waterproof to 12 metres. On top of that, it's responsive, versatile and takes decent-quality pictures. What more could you ask for?

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