Compacts

In Depth Bridge cameras typically offer DSLR-like functionality and generously long zooms at an affordable price point. But the Nikon Coolpix P500 replacement is taking this to the next level.

Canon has updated its PowerShot A series of budget compact cameras. Each of the six new models features a 16 million pixel sensor, DIGIC 4 processing and a 28mm wide-angle zoom lens.

Canon has announced two new compact cameras to sit in its PowerShot range, both featuring 20x optical zoom lenses.

K-01 aiming for fashion-conscious snappers

Exclusive Where's your compact system camera?

Exclusive Nikon has said that it is not concerned about the downturn in compact camera sales, and is instead showing growth in several areas of the market.

First look at Nikon's new "family" camera

In Depth Key features of Nikon's new high-end compact

Nikon has unveiled two superzoom compacts designed with the needs of travel, sports and music concert photography in mind.

Sub-£100 Coolpix cameras for beginners