Top 11 Best Budget Compact Cameras

If you are looking to buy a camera but have a limited budget, here is a round up of our favourite compact digital cameras which you can purchase for less than £100.

1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1

The Panasonic Lumix SZ1 performs well for a point and shoot camera and provides a huge amount of optical zoom for a camera not much bigger than the typical 3 to 5x optical zoom compact camera. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=2. Sony Cybershot DSC-W690

The Sony Cybershot DSC-W690 packs a good amount of optical zoom into its compact body and is easily small enough to carry around in your pocket. Image quality is also good with good colour reproduction. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=2. Samsung ST200F

The Samsung ST200F has 10x optical zoon and Wi-Fi connectivity. Image quality is OK, colour reproduction is excellent and the body is solid with a good amount of grip thanks to the substantial amount of rubber on the rear and side. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=2. Fujfilm FinePix S2980

The Fujifilm FinePix S2980 is likely to appeal to someone who isn't ready for a more expensive camera but wants to learn how aperture and shutter priority modes work. It has an SLR style design, eVF, manual controls and 18x optical zoom lens, BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=2. Pentax Optio VS20

The Pentax Optio VS20 offers a lot of zoom as well as a unique dual shutter and zoom control feature, that is normally reserved for professional Digital SLRs. Another unique is the second tripod socket found on the side. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=6. GE G100

The GE G100 offers plenty of features and is available for a decent price. It has full manual controls, 1080p HD video recording and can shoot at a fast rate when using continuous shooting. The G100 isn't a bad camera considering its price tag. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=6. Olympus VR-340

The Olympus VR-340 is a pocketable camera with a decent zoom range, making it an ideal choice for taking pictures on your holidays. Colour reproduction is decent and the VR-340 is easy to grip thanks to the groove at the front. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=8. Fujifilm FinePix T400

The Fujifilm FinePix T400 packs an ample 10x optical zoom, good image quality and impressive panoramas making it a respectable camera at this price. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=8. Canon Powershot A4000 IS

The Canon Powershot A4000 IS is a stylish compact camera, with an 8x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation packed into a very compact metal body. Its strengths lie in its image quality, with excellent colour, exposure, and good levels of detail. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=10. Nikon Coolpix S30

The Nikon Coolpix S30 is a waterproof camera that is easy to use and designed to survive being dropped and generally treated in a less than ideal way. This makes it ideal for families or those with small children, especially as it's design makes it very easy to use. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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=10. Olympus VG-170

The Olympus VG-170 has a unique feature in the extra powerful flash. Image quality is pretty good if you can shoot at a lower ISO, which should generally be possible if you are happy to use the flash in low light conditions. BUY NOW		FEATURES
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You'll also need to buy a memory card and a case or bag to keep your camera safe and protected - have a look at our complete guide to camera bags.