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4. Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS

The Digital IXUS 800 IS has practically everything you could want in a compact camera. The 6-megapixel sensor and 4x optical zoom go a long way towards justifying the price, and its great image stabilisation and subsequent blur-free photos are worth a few extra quid.

There's also the optional WP-DC5 underwater housing for taking pictures while sailing, snorkelling, scuba diving or, should your holidaymaking take place in the UK, falling in puddles.

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