Toys

Four innovative cameras

Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ

The Nikon S1000PJ (above) is "a real gadget-lovers gadget", says T3 – it's the first camera ever to have a projector built in. You really have to see it in action to appreciate it – it can even make sitting through other people's holiday snaps fun. Price: £400. See www.nikon.co.uk.

Just a few years ago, an affordable HD camcorder would have been unthinkable, let alone a pocket-sized one, says Stuff. Not anymore. The best is the Sony HDR-TG7 (above). It has built-in GPS, is superbly engineered, and makes superior movies. Price £750. See www.sony.co.uk.

Not really a compact nor a DSLR, the Canon G11 (above) offers the amateur-friendly features of the former without the bulk and complexity of the latter, says T3. Price: about £569 (due Oct). See www.canon.co.uk.

A 3D camera? We were a mite sceptical, says Stuff magazine. But the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (above) "truly is a new breed of thing" – a revolutionary "off-the-radar chart-topper". It's "addictive" fun. Price: about £550 (due December). See www.fujifilm.co.uk.