Top advanced compacts for enthusiasts

Advanced compact cameras have always been popular with professional users and serious hobbyists alike. Not only do they provide a significant step-up in image quality, they also feature manual controls that allow users to exercise more creative control over their images. Such cameras typically come packed with a larger image sensor that allows for enhanced image quality in low-light conditions, RAW image capture and fast f1.8 to f2.0 apertures. Some of these snappers even come with hotshoes that allow shutterbugs to attach external flash units or electronic viewfinders. If you're looking to go light without sacrificing on image quality, you might want to check out our round-up of the latest advanced compacts below.

Samsung EX1

CNET Asia rating: 8.2 out of 10

The good: Super-fast F1.8 lens; solid build and design; hi-res swivel display; good picture quality.

The bad: Inaccurate color reproduction on AMOLED display; sluggish performance.

The bottom line: The EX1 is a very good compact that professional users will appreciate, but has flaws which interested shutterbugs should be aware of.

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