Best digital camera brands Best digital camera brands overview

Whether you are looking for a super-zoom camera, a digital SLR, or a compact digital camera, it's worth knowing what the best digital camera brands have to offer

Buying a new digital camera can be a daunting experience.

Whether you’re buying online or in the high-street you’ll find that many models have bafflingly similar specifications, and they can look alike even if they’re from different brands.

But there’s more to a brand than the name on the camera’s casing. We extensively test the latest cameras from the biggest manufacturers as well as some lesser-known brands.

To help guide you on your way, we’ve put together this handy brand-by-brand guide to choosing a digital camera.

Brand loyalty

Camera manufacturers enjoy a greater level of brand loyalty than the makers of almost any other electronic product.

There's a logic to that - when capturing those special moments, you want to be sure it's with a reliable camera from a brand you can trust.

If you're after a high-end camera, buying into a brand is a decision with consequences, as you're also buying into an entire family of lenses and accessories.

Best digital camera brands

By selecting the links on the left-hand panel, you can access our information on the various camera ranges from the major digital camera manufacturers.

You’ll find our summaries of the best digital cameras and digital SLRs from manufacturers including Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony.

We also have summaries of the best cheap digital cameras on offer, as well as information on more advanced digital cameras from each manufacturer.

For more advice on where to start with buying a new camera, see our handy guide to choosing and buying the best digital camera.