Want to know which camera takes the best pictures? Or maybe you're looking for a good camera to take on holidays. Our digital cameras test covers everything from the best basic, cheap cameras for beginners, all the way up to high-end models for serious enthusiasts and semi-professionals. We can help you find the right camera to match your photography needs, skill level and, most importantly, budget.

We test cameras from Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, Panasonic and other major brands. This includes compact, rugged, mirrorless and SLR models (aka the big fancy cameras that'll make you look like a pro). These results will also help you understand why a good quality camera is still better than a smartphone.

• If you're new to photography and feel a little overwhelmed, check out our digital camera buying guide.
• You can also read more about how we test digital cameras, which explains our method in detail.

Retailers and manufacturers regularly change the lenses that come in camera kits. If the specific lens and body combination in our test is no longer available, our affiliate link (buy now) will take you to a storefront to buy the body on its own, without the lens kit. Double check before buying, particularly if the affiliate price is significantly less than our table. Lenses may still be sold separately.