The control layout and ergonomic design of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7 are simple but effective, unlike some of Sony’s more eccentric designs. The camera is basically a rectangular box with a lens on the front and a monitor on the back. Thanks to its large size and relatively basic specification, the fairly small number of controls are well spaced out and still leave plenty of room for your thumb. Overall handling is fairly good and all the buttons are easy to reach, although the mode dial could do with a little work. The milled edges that make it easy to grip also catch on your pocket lining and often turn the dial to a random position, which is inconvenient if you’re in a hurry and forget to check what mode it is set to.

Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-W7 represents a good middle ground in the new 7 megapixel snapshot market. Image quality could be a little better, but overall performance, build quality and handling are everything we’ve come to expect from Sony.

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The Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR (dSLR) replaces the S2 Pro, which enjoyed some modest success among photographers who prized its image quality. Like its predecessor, the S3 Pro uses Nikon F-mount SLR lenses and a (debatably) 6-megapixel Fujifilm sensor. But the sensor, called a Super CCD SR II, is an all-new design that uses two photodetectors per pixel to deliver the widest dynamic range we’ve seen in a dSLR. The camera’s performance is mediocre, but if you hate blown-out highlights and love rich colors, the S3 Pro is worth a close look.

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The Nikon Coolpix 5600 is aimed at anyone who is looking for a no fuss digital camera that is easy to use. It is a standard point and shoot camera and that you can up and running with more or less as soon as you take it out of the box. It will appeal to the social photographer who enjoys taking pictures on holiday and of family and friends at social get togethers.

The Coolpix 5600 has five megapixels and a three times optical zoom lens. It is relatively small and easy to carry around with you ready for the next photo opportunity.

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DC views wrote in ‘Canon Digital Rebel XT review’: Considering the big success of the EOS 300D last year, Canon’s expectations to sell twice as many Digital rebel XT’s could well become true if you look at the array of advanced features.

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The Canon Powershot A520 is an excellent all round camera, with a decent 4x optical zoom lens, and features to suit every need, from basic point and shoot operation, to full manual controls. The camera takes AA batteries so can travel with you anywhere without any need to worry about running out of battery power or supplies. The camera is also expandable with optional lenses, and flash accessories, so will grow with you if you expand your requirements without the need to buy a replacement camera. Image quality is very good, the camera is capable of some excellent results - the only areas where this camera are let down is in the outdated movie modes, the slightly sluggish performance, and the slightly high price compared to some of the competition.

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