The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 attempts to capture quality prints like a camera and share shots to a social network like a smartphone.

The Nikon S800c is one of a new raft of cameras to push the boundaries of traditional compacts, this time by including the Android OS.

Possibly the most 'professional' bridge camera released to date suggests that Fuji understands the joy of X.

Looking for one compact 'travel zoom' camera that does it all? Then the chunky 16MP Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX9V, at 34mm 'thick', is one to add to your checklist.

Panasonic's mid-range compact camera features an 8x optical zoom, Leica lens and a 16.1MP sensor. So how does it perform?

Our hopes for the 10.1MP, 3.8x optical zoom Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium are as high as the premium compact camera's price tag.

A bright lens and large 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor on this compact camera, called the Samsung TL500 in the US, add appeal for low light shooters, and manual control should also please photography enthusiasts

Nikon's new 14.1MP projector camera features iPhone & iPad compatibility

A stylish 16MP compact with a 10x zoom lens, 720p video and choice of five colours

Big zoom compact camera with an EXR sensor goes up against Panasonic's FZ

The key feature of the Samsung MV800 is of course its tilting screen, which makes it one of the only compact cameras to feature an adjustable screen, especially at this price point.

Updated The Nikon Coolpix is a compact camera with 5x zoom and HD video

Nikon's first waterproof and shockproof rugged camera - with built-in GPS

Updated A stylish 8x zoom slim metal-bodied compact camera with high sensitivity sensor

Stabilised 12x zoom lens and touchscreen on a stylish compact camera

Packed with the latest technology, this pocket-sized, advanced compact is ready for anything

Is the CX4 upgrade an expensive point and shoot camera, or does it offer something extra?

Nikon's flagship advanced compact camera gets a revamp, but can it keep up with its rivals?

14.1MP budget compact superzoom with Intelligent IS and 12x wide-angle lens

With a 16mp CMOS sensor, 14x wide-angle zoom VR lens and Full HD movies: is there anything this compact can't do?

Lightweight and durable, the Coolpix S4150 boasts a 3 inch touchscreen and 20 different scene modes.

This water, dust and shockproof compact camera has a sleek minimalist design and high-resolution sensor

Touchscreen control and 7x zoom in a compact camera body

A stylish, compact camera with 18x superzoom lens, HD video recording and 12.1MP sensor

Lomo's La Sardina is the newest camera in the analogue phenomenon's line-up. Boasting a compact size and a range of interesting designs, the La Sardina is, as the name pretty accurately suggests, shaped like a sardine can.