New Tests: Compact Digital Cameras from Samsung and Nikon

This week, our ongoing survey of digital cameras has seen two new models join the competition, each with its own unique features:

• The Nikon Coolpix S610c includes a WiFi chip allowing you to connect directly to the manufacturer's MyPictureTown photo sharing service.  Everything else is fairly average, although there's also a decent 28 mm wide angle lens.

• The Samsung L310W is interesting because it too has a wide angle lens but comes at a very interesting price.  With a 13 Megapixel sensor on board as well, it's a rather technically ambitious piece of kit for its price range.

So, what are they like?  Is WiFi a new killer feature for digital cameras or a useless gadget?  And has Samsung managed to grab the middle ground of the compact market too following its progress with more expensive models?

> Product Survey: Compact Digital Cameras