Digital Home Thoughts: Reviews: Best Cameras of 2008

"Our selection was made based on a variety of criteria, including popularity (best-sellers), price/feature balance and worldwide availability...For the purpose of these group tests we've abandoned most of our studio based tests, partly because the small differences between the various models won't impact on the typical user, partly because otherwise it would be next holiday season before we finished them otherwise. Instead we've concentrated more on the real world use of the cameras and on how they compare when used as they're intended to be - for standard sized prints (6x4 or 5x7 inches) or viewing full screen. Our photographic tests include studio comparisons and real world shots in good light, at night and in a typical social situation using flash."

DPreview.com has divided the compact digital cameras into 5 groups and then reviewed the best models of each group and given their recommendation on the best of each. The 5 groups are:

• Super Zoom Cameras
• Enthusiast Compact Cameras
• Premium Compact Cameras
• Ultra Compact Cameras
• Budget Compact Cameras

DPreview does a great job because they show you real world examples of photos taken from each camera, side by side. That way you can see what they like, but still make up your own mind. Check them out!