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Every camera we review is tested and rated by our Digicambuyer.co.uk experts with only the best products receiving our prestigious awards. See below all of the cameras that have been awarded either the Editor's Choice or Best Value Award.

The Editor's Choice award is given to each camera that scores a perfect 5 stars, excelling in all areas. If you're looking for a top camera and can't quite decide which model to purchase, the Digital Camera Essentials Editor's Choice award is a seal of approval from our expert team of reviewers.

The Best Value Award is given to a camera that provides an amazing amount of features or/and image quality for an impressively low price in comparison to its peers. If you're looking for the best possible value for money or are on a tight budget you can't go wrong with a Best Value Award winner.

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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

by Troy Park on 30th May 2012
Offering an impressive 20x optical zoom in a very compact body, the SX260 focuses itself on being a travel compact. It therefore needs to have a zoom range that can cope with any situation, and settings that are ideal for any subject. It’s common for cameras with longer zooms to struggl
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Samsung NX200

by Debbi Allen on 15th Mar 2012
The Samsung NX200 is compact and fits neatly into the palm of your hand. The outer casing is smooth, apart from the textured panel that wraps around the right-hand side of the body for the hand to comfortably grip, so it will suit those who are always on the go. The menu system is intuitive an
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Samsung MV800

by Debbi Allen on 3rd Feb 2012
There’s no doubt about it, Samsung’s sleek new camera oozes sophistication. Its slim, high-quality build is minimalist yet striking with its flip-out LCD screen. Clearly its standout feature, this unique three-inch screen is fantastic for low or high-angle shots and self-portraits, as
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

by Troy Park on 1st Feb 2012
The Panasonic FZ150 is the latest Lumix camera that could be considered a superzoom. It boasts some impressive features, many of which you’d expect to find on CSCs and beginner DSLRs. These include a wealth of full manual options, and although they aren’t as intuitive as a DSLR&rsq
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Sony NEX-5N

by Debbi Allen on 23rd Jan 2012
The Sony NEX-5N is a nippy shooter. It’s lightweight, portable, and when set to the Speed Priority mode the camera is capable of firing off images at ten frames per second. The fast shooting capabilities make the NEX-5N a first-choice model for capturing sports and action. Once you get u
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GE G100

by Troy Park on 8th May 2012
The G100 from GE is the newest member of the Power Pro Series, and takes the top spot as the flagship model among the range. The G100 moves away from the more automatic compact cameras, and offers users manual controls to tinker with, along with a whole host of other impressive features. One
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Olympus PEN E-PM1

by Troy Park on 6th Jan 2012
The PEN E-PM1, also known as the Mini, is the latest addition to Olympus’s line of PEN cameras, and it hopes to conquer a growing market. It is the smallest and cheapest PEN, and is looking to capture those who want to move on from their simple compact camera. However, don’t let this
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

by Debbi Allen on 28th Sep 2011
On the crowded travel-zoom shelf, Panasonic’s TZ20 stands out for its bold ability to be a pocket-sized answer to all a photographer’s needs. The specs scream impressive figures such as ‘16x optical zoom’ for dramatic close-ups and 14 megapixels for printing big. It also d
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Samsung NX11

by Hayley Paterek on 9th Sep 2011
Samsung’s NX11 is a welcome addition to the compact system camera (CSC) range. It’s a great option for enthusiasts who want a camera that’s simple to use, yet has all the manual features ready to unlock. This eliminates the need to upgrade straight away and, what’s more, C
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Olympus Tough TG-310

by Troy Park on 8th Jun 2011
When a product boldly claims to be ‘tough’ you’ve no option but to put that theory to the test. Olympus’s latest Tough camera is the TG-310, a budget-friendly compact for the everyday fun-seeking photographer. Right from the start, you can see that this little point-and
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