Point & Shoot Cameras • 21/10/2025 Choosing Between Point-and-Shoot and DSLR Cameras: What You Need to Know
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Canon PowerShot SX720 HS (Renewed) Review: a pocket zoom camera that beats your phone on reach, not on convenience ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The renewed Canon PowerShot SX720 HS is basically a travel zoom camera for people who just want more reach than their phone without dealing with lenses or big gear. The strong points are clear: 40x optical zoom (24–960mm), decent stabilisation, compact size, and acceptable image quality in good ligh... by Alec Dupré
Product Test • 05/06/2026 KODAK Pixpro AZ422 Review: cheap long zoom bridge that feels a bit stuck in 2012 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the KODAK Pixpro AZ422 for a couple of weeks, my feeling is pretty simple: it’s a decent budget bridge camera with a long zoom, but it feels dated and has clear limits. In daylight, especially outdoors, it does the job. The 42x optical zoom is genuinely useful for shooting faraway subjec... by Milo Stanton
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Kodak PIXPRO FZ152 Review: cheap zoom camera for casual snapshots, nothing more ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Kodak PIXPRO FZ152 is a basic, low-cost zoom camera that makes sense only for a certain type of user. If you want a lightweight point-and-shoot for holidays, family gatherings, or casual walks, and you mainly shoot in good light, it will do the job. The 15x optical zoom and optical image stabili... by Lila-Mae Cleary
Product Test • 05/06/2026 KODAK Pixpro AZ421 Review: cheap superzoom for beginners, with some clear limits ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The KODAK Pixpro AZ421 is a straightforward budget bridge camera that mainly sells itself on its 42x optical zoom. In good light and in auto mode, it does a decent job: you get okay sharpness, acceptable colours, and the kind of framing flexibility that phones can’t match at this price. For someone... by Kai Okafor
Product Test • 05/06/2026 KODAK Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ405 Review: cheap long zoom for casual shooters, with a few quirks ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The KODAK Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ405 is a no‑nonsense, budget bridge camera that gives you one main thing: a long 40x zoom in a simple, beginner‑friendly package. In good light, it delivers decent 20 MP photos and usable 1080p video, and the optical image stabilization helps keep shots steady, especial... by Lila-Mae Cleary
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Canon IXUS 190 (Renewed) Review: a pocket camera that does the basics without drama ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the renewed Canon IXUS 190 for a bit, my opinion is pretty straightforward: it’s a small, no-fuss camera that does the basics fine in good light and doesn’t cost much, but it’s clearly showing its age. The 20 MP sensor and 10x optical zoom are the main selling points. For daylight travel... by Lila-Mae Cleary
Nikon Coolpix L340 Review: a simple long-zoom camera that gets the basics right Product Test • 05/06/2026 Nikon Coolpix L340 Review: a simple long-zoom camera that gets the basics right ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Nikon Coolpix L340 in normal everyday situations – walks, family events, and a short trip – my conclusion is pretty straightforward: it’s a simple long-zoom camera that does its job if you keep your expectations realistic. The 28x optical zoom is the star of the show and genuinely us... by Chen Zhang
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Sony DSC-HX60 Review: a travel zoom camera that still holds its own in 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Sony DSC-HX60 is basically a no-nonsense travel zoom camera. It’s compact, has a 30x optical zoom, and delivers decent JPEGs in good light. For walks, city trips, zoo visits, and holidays where you just want to zoom in on distant stuff without lugging a big camera, it does the job. The stabilisa... by Sophie Denison
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Sony RX10 III Review: the all‑in‑one travel camera that lets you leave the big DSLR bag at home ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Sony RX10 III is a solid all‑in‑one camera for people who are tired of swapping lenses but still want more reach and quality than a phone or basic compact can offer. The 24–600mm zoom, decent 1‑inch sensor, optical stabilization, and 4K video make it a very practical tool for travel, walks, zoo... by Eléonore Troilus-Bernier
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Review: travel zoom beast in your pocket, with a few catches ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite is a practical travel zoom compact that does exactly what most casual users need: long reach, easy handling, and decent 4K video in a body that actually fits in a pocket. The 40x optical zoom is the main reason to buy it, and in real life it’s genuinely useful for w... by Milo Stanton
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ90 Review: a compact 30x zoom travel camera that’s still decent in 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Panasonic LUMIX DC‑TZ90 (renewed) for a couple of weeks, my conclusion is pretty simple: it’s a decent travel zoom for daylight use, but it’s clearly showing its age and the renewed status makes quality control a bit of a gamble. The strong points are the 30x optical zoom, the tiltin... by Kai Okafor
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Sony DSC-HX90V (Renewed) Review: pocket travel zoom that still holds up in 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The renewed Sony DSC-HX90V is basically a compact travel zoom that still makes sense if you know its limits. The strong points are clear: 30x optical zoom in a genuinely pocketable body, a handy pop-up viewfinder for bright light, a tilting screen, GPS tagging, and decent 1080p video. In good daylig... by Kai Okafor
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 Review: a compact travel zoom that keeps things simple and versatile ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After a few weeks of use, I’d sum up the Panasonic Lumix DC‑TZ99 (renewed) as a practical travel zoom camera that does its job without being spectacular. The 30x optical zoom is the main reason to buy it: being able to jump from 24mm wide shots to 720mm close‑ups in your pocket is genuinely useful f... by Adele Kephart
Product Test • 14/05/2026 KODAK Pixpro WPZ2 Review: a simple waterproof camera that survives the rough stuff ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The KODAK Pixpro WPZ2 is basically a tough little camera for people who’d rather sacrifice a bit of image quality than risk drowning their phone. It’s not a tech monster: 16 MP, 720p video, a small 2.7" screen, and simple JPEG-only output. In good light, the photos are decent and perfectly fine for... by Alec Dupré
Product Test • 14/05/2026 Kodak Pixpro FZ55 (Clikoze Bundle) Review: a simple pocket camera that does the basics ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Clikoze Kodak Pixpro FZ55 bundle for a bit, my conclusion is pretty simple: it’s a basic, no-nonsense compact camera kit that makes sense for beginners, casual users, and anyone who wants a separate camera from their phone without spending a lot. The 16 MP sensor, 5x optical zoom and... by Milo Stanton
Product Test • 14/05/2026 ORDRO D27 4K Vlogging Camera Review: a compact step up from your phone, with some clear limits ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The ORDRO D27 is a simple, lightweight 4K vlogging camera that makes sense if you’re just starting out or buying a first camera for a teenager. The 6x optical zoom, flip-out screen, and compact size are the main reasons to get it. In good light, video quality is perfectly fine for YouTube and social... by Sophie Denison
Product Test • 14/05/2026 CAMWORLD AC12 5K Camcorder Review: a full vlogging kit that’s good, but not magic ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using this CAMWORLD 5K camcorder for a bit, my opinion is pretty clear: it’s a practical starter kit for people who want to film without overthinking gear, but it’s not a magic solution. The strong point is really the bundle: two batteries, a 64 GB card, mic, tripod, stabilizer, bag, remote –... by Kai Okafor
Comparison • 13/05/2026 Top Compact digital cameras for travel Discover how to choose the best compact digital camera for travel, from 1-inch sensor point-and-shoots to rugged waterproof models, with tips on zoom range, autofocus, and value for money.
Product Test • 11/05/2026 NBD 5K 64MP Digital Camera Review: a budget vlogging cam that’s better than a phone… sometimes ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the NBD 5K 64MP camera for a bit, my overall take is that it’s a budget-friendly, all-in-one kit that does the basics fairly well, but it’s not a magic upgrade over everything else. The flip screen, included 64GB card, two batteries, and the extra lenses make it easy to start vlogging or... by Milo Stanton
Product Test • 11/05/2026 Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Review: a basic pocket camera that keeps things simple ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 for a couple of weeks, my feeling is pretty clear: it’s a simple, budget compact that does its job in good light and doesn’t pretend to be more than that. The 16MP photos are fine for everyday use, the 5x zoom gives you some flexibility, and the camera is so light a... by Adele Kephart
