Lab

Digital Cameras

Large, high-quality photos used to be available only to a select few who could afford pricy single lens reflex (SLR) cameras and costly printers. But now you can buy a camera with the multi-megapixel sensor and high-quality optics necessary to take great photographs for under £250. Better still, if you invest in one of the photo printers in our Labs review, you can make top-quality photo prints and enlargements in the comfort of your home.

This month, we have tested eight of the best high-quality compact cameras, each costing less than £250 including VAT. Every one has a sensor that can capture at least 4.9 megapixels, so you can print pin-sharp pictures that are well over 6x4" in size, and a zoom lens for framing your subject properly.

Whether you want a point-and-shoot camera or one that offers you more control over your shots, we can help you pick the perfect camera for your photography.