The best cameras to buy including award-winning compact cameras, bridge cameras, SLR cameras, and CSC models
Buying a camera can be a daunting process, with a huge range of different shapes, sizes, specs and features to look out for. In this guide you'll find everything from hulking semi-pro DSLRs to pocketable compacts, and while some of the cameras here are getting on a bit, that doesn't mean you should discount them completely – older models are even more likely to be available for bargain prices.

If you're not sure which one is right for you, then be sure to read our complete in-depth buying guide on page two. There's something for everyone here, from tiny compacts that will slip into your pocket right up to the best budget DSLRs, so it pays to make sure you're choosing the right camera for your purposes. We've summarised the key points and specifications you need to know, but there are also quick links to our full reviews where you'll find the results of our in-depth testing, including a selection of sample photographs for each camera.
To make this article easier to browse, and to make it easier for you to find the camera you're after, we've split it into two. On this page you'll find our favourite DSLR cameras and Compact System Cameras (CSCs), and over on page 2 you'll find our pick the best Bridge cameras, Ultra-zoom cameras and Compact cameras. On page three we have a detailed buying guide, which will help you choose the right kind of camera for your needs. 

The best cameras to buy in 2017

The best CSC, digital SLR and high-end compact cameras

If you want the ultimate image quality and flexibility, a digital SLR or Compact System Camera is for you. There's a lot of variation in this category, from hulking semi-pro DSLRs to fairly compact budget CSCs, but all of them have interchangeable lenses so you choose the best tool for the job. Generally speaking, sensor size is far bigger than on a compact camera, with this being the best, simple indicator of image quality, although big sensors do restrict zoom multipliers. Most of these cameras have plenty of manual controls, for those who want to fine tune their exposures, though this isn't always the case with the more budget CSC offerings.

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