Point & Shoot Cameras • 21/10/2025 Choosing Between Point-and-Shoot and DSLR Cameras: What You Need to Know
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Ricoh WG-80 Review: a tough little camera for water, sand and rough trips (with a few annoying limits) ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Ricoh WG-80 in real conditions – beach, pool, rain, and general rough handling – my conclusion is pretty straightforward: it’s a tough, practical little camera with very average image quality. If you go in expecting DSLR‑level sharpness or modern phone‑style low‑light performance, yo... by Lila-Mae Cleary
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Ricoh GR IIIx HDF Review: a genuinely pocketable camera for people who actually shoot ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Ricoh GR IIIx HDF is a very focused camera: 24MP APS‑C sensor, fixed 40mm equivalent lens, compact body, and a built‑in highlight diffusion filter you can toggle with one button. It’s clearly designed for people who want a serious stills camera that fits in a pocket and is ready for street, trav... by Adele Kephart
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Ricoh GR IV Review: a pocket street camera that finally feels like a real camera, not a toy ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Ricoh GR IV is a niche camera that makes a lot of sense if you fit that niche. It’s a pocketable APS‑C stills camera with a fixed 28mm-equivalent lens, quick startup, decent autofocus, and image quality that’s clearly ahead of any phone. The files look clean, the colours are natural, and the sta... by Noah Hernandez
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Blossom Pink Bundle Review: a fun instant camera kit that’s great for kids and casual snaps ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Blossom Pink bundle is a solid, simple instant camera kit that does what it’s supposed to do: let you shoot and print small physical photos with almost zero learning curve. The camera is clearly aimed at kids, teens, and casual users who want something fun and ea... by Adele Kephart
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue Bundle Review: a fun little instant camera that does what it says ★★★★★ ★★★★★ This Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue bundle is basically a fun instant camera kit that does exactly what you expect: simple shooting, small physical prints, and a cute look. The camera is easy to use, the automatic exposure works reliably most of the time, and the selfie mode with the little mir... by Cyrus Fletcher-Mason
Product Test • 09/06/2026 KODAK Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ255 Review: a cheap long-zoom camera that’s fine for beginners, with a few annoying quirks ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the KODAK Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ255 in real situations – walks, family events, and some zoom tests – my overall feeling is that it’s a basic, decent bridge camera aimed squarely at beginners. The good points are clear: a useful 25x optical zoom, simple controls, 1080p video, and AA batteri... by Eléonore Troilus-Bernier
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 Review: a simple point-and-shoot that does the basics and not much more ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 bundle for everyday stuff and a short trip, my take is simple: it’s a basic, no‑nonsense point‑and‑shoot that suits beginners, kids, and people who hate fiddly tech. The image quality is fine in good light, average in low light, and the 720p video is serviceable but... by Noah Hernandez
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Kodak Pixpro WPZ2 Review: a cheap rugged camera for the pool and beach, with a few catches ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Kodak Pixpro WPZ2 is basically a rough‑and‑ready pool and beach camera. It’s light, bright‑colored, simple to use, and you don’t panic if it gets dropped or soaked. In bright outdoor light, photos are decent, and the 720p video is fine for quick memories. The fact that the pack includes two batt... by Cyrus Fletcher-Mason
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Review: a basic travel camera that beats your phone’s zoom (but not by much) ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 is a straightforward, budget-friendly compact camera that does exactly what it says on the tin: it takes decent photos and videos in good light, gives you a useful 5x optical zoom, and stays small enough to live in your pocket or bag without being a hassle. I liked how simple i... by Chen Zhang
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Canon PowerShot SX400 (Renewed) Review: budget superzoom that feels like a small DSLR ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the renewed Canon PowerShot SX400 for a couple of weeks, my feeling is pretty straightforward: it’s a decent budget superzoom that does what it says, as long as you keep your expectations in check. The 30x optical zoom is the star of the show. For daylight travel, zoo trips, and general... by Lila-Mae Cleary
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS (Renewed) Review: old-school travel zoom that still gets the job done… if you accept the quirks ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS (renewed) for a while, my feeling is pretty straightforward: it’s a decent old compact that still makes sense if you care about optical zoom and you don’t want to spend much. In good light, the photos are sharp enough, the 14x zoom is genuinely handy, and the... by Chen Zhang
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Review: Old-school zoom camera that still does the basics ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS (renewed) for a couple of weeks, my conclusion is simple: it’s a budget compact with strong zoom that still works fine for casual daylight shooting, but it’s clearly from another era. The 12x optical zoom is the main selling point. For trips, zoo visits, city... by Milo Stanton
Product Test • 09/06/2026 Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Review: a cheap little pocket camera that still gets the job done ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After a couple of weeks using the Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS as my main casual camera, I’d sum it up like this: it’s simple, small, and still usable in 2026, but very much limited by its age. In good daylight, it takes perfectly decent photos with pleasant colour and enough detail for social media, al... by Alec Dupré
Product Test • 05/06/2026 KODAK Pixpro AZ405 Review: cheap long zoom for casual trips, with a few annoying quirks ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the KODAK Pixpro AZ405 bundle for a few weeks, my conclusion is pretty simple: it’s a basic long‑zoom camera that does the job outdoors, but it has clear limits. The 40x optical zoom and optical stabilisation are the main reasons to buy it. For zoo trips, sightseeing, or kids’ sports in... by Cyrus Fletcher-Mason
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Canon IXUS 285 HS Review: a simple pocket camera in a smartphone world ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Canon IXUS 285 HS is basically a classic point-and-shoot for people who miss having a tiny camera in their pocket. It’s small, light, and easy to use, with a useful 12x zoom that phones still struggle to match optically. In good daylight, it produces clean, nice-looking photos that are perfectly... by Adele Kephart
Product Test • 05/06/2026 DGVDO 4K 64MP Vlogging Camera Review: a cheap compact that’s fine for beginners, not for camera nerds ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, this DGVDO 4K 64MP vlogging camera is a decent little gadget if you treat it as a budget toy‑camera for beginners, not as a serious camera. In good light, it takes perfectly usable photos and videos for holidays, family events, and basic vlogs. The included 32 GB card, two batteries, and si... by Lila-Mae Cleary
Product Test • 05/06/2026 HAMBEA 4K Digital Camera Review: a cheap vlogging cam that’s better than your phone… sometimes ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using this HAMBEA 4K digital camera for a bit, my take is simple: it’s a decent starter vlogging and photo camera if you keep your expectations realistic. The flip screen, Wi‑Fi transfer, and included extras (two batteries and a memory card) make it very beginner‑friendly. In good light, photo... by Adele Kephart
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Sony RX100 VII Review: the pocket camera that actually makes you leave your phone at home ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Sony RX100 VII is a powerful compact camera aimed at people who are serious enough about photos and video to care about autofocus, zoom range, and manual control, but who don’t want to carry a big camera. The main strengths are clear: fast and reliable AF with eye tracking, a very useful 24–200m... by Sophie Denison
Product Test • 05/06/2026 NBD 5K Digital Camera 64MP Review: a compact vlogging cam that’s better than your phone in some cases, worse in others ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the NBD 5K 64MP camera for a couple of weeks, my conclusion is pretty simple: it’s a decent little starter/vlogging camera that does what it says, as long as you keep your expectations realistic. The compact size, 180° flip screen, autofocus, and included 64GB card + two batteries make i... by Chen Zhang
Product Test • 05/06/2026 KODAK Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ425 Review: a cheap long-zoom camera that does the job (with a few annoyances) ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The KODAK Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ425 pack is a simple, budget-friendly bridge camera that makes sense if your main goal is to get a long optical zoom without spending a lot. The 20 MP sensor, 42x zoom, and optical stabilization give you enough flexibility for travel, wildlife in daylight, and general f... by Cyrus Fletcher-Mason
