Sony RX100 III(01 of09)
Open Image ModalThe Sony RX100 III is Sony\'s flagship compact camera. Small enough to -- realistically -- fit inside your pocket yet powerful enough to compete with cameras twice its size. With a 20.1MP 1-inch sensor and a 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 Lens this is the ultimate holiday camera.
Panasonic Lumix GX7(02 of09)
Open Image ModalThe Panasonic Lumix GX7 is the company\'s flagship micro four thirds camera. With a design that\'s inspired by Panasonic\'s old cameras it feels both retro yet also extremely premium. Combining Panasonic\'s hugely powerful imaging processors with a truly versatile lens the GX7 can focus in as little as 0.06secs.
iPhone 6 Plus(03 of09)
Open Image ModalDespite being only 8MP Apple have carefully and meticulously crafted a camera so capable that it proves numbers really aren\'t everything. Yes, we know it\'s not a camera, but that lens bulge is probably one of the most-used cameras in the world. With an f/2.2 aperture and Apple\'s own Focus Pixels the iPhone 6 Plus is capable of taking some seriously sharp photos, even in low-light. It\'ll capture 1080p HD video as well as 240fps.
Sony QX1(04 of09)
Open Image ModalThe Sony QX1 is the next-generation \'Lens Camera\' for your smartphone. This latest version takes the abilities of the lens camera a step further by now featuring an \'E Mount\' letting you swap out lenses without having to buy separate modules. The QX1 contains a 20.1MP sensor and comes with a 50mm lens attachment as standard. Of course if you want to go full pro you can start buying up any Sony lens that supports the E-Mount turning your smartphone into a fully-fledged DSLR.
FujiFilm X20(05 of09)
Open Image ModalThere\'s a lot to recommend in the X20, especially if you\'re looking for a more old-school shooting experience in a digital compact or wantan optical viewfinder and can\'t afford the X100S.
Olympus XZ-2(06 of09)
Open Image ModalThis camera is all about the night-performance. Its 12-megapixel sensor is decent in most environments, it ones with a range of good filters and effects, and image processing taken from the latest PEN cameras. Oh, and its 3-inch tilting screen is a great feature. But it\'s the camera\'s performance in low-light that really stands out - where it\'s among the best we\'ve used. Still, at around £480 it\'s pricey compared to its nearest rivals. (£349 at Amazon)
Canon EOS 650D(07 of09)
Open Image ModalThis full DSLR has am 18-megapixel sensor, has amazing image quality and genuinely intuitive touchscreen controls. If you can afford the £560-ish for the body alone, never mind the lenses and extras, you\'ll not need to buy another camera for a very long time. (£524 at Amazon)
Samsung Galaxy Camera(08 of09)
Open Image ModalThe Galaxy Camera is unique, in that it\'s essentially a mid-range compact with an Android phone slammed into the back. Yes, it\'s weird, but it does mean you can use your regular Instagram/Facebook/Twitter apps with a camera as good as most point-and-shoots on the market, and upload them via 3G or WiFi. Which is a great feature, and for some worth the purchase. (£294 at Amazon)
Fuji X100S(09 of09)
Open Image ModalThe classic styling of Fuji\'s top compact camera masks its serious quality under the hood, with 16.3 megapixels, DSLR-quality pictures and a lightweight, slim body that won\'t get in your way when shooting on the street. Fuji claim a 30 per cent improvement in signal-to-noise over the previous generation X100. (£1,000 at Amazon)