It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of just how far we've come in the smartphone world. Apple's iPhone 14 is 7.8 millimeters thick but can communicate directly with satellites, boasts photographic talents that eclipse dedicated cameras and action cams, and does so starting at just $799.

Improved low-light camera performance, Clever safety features (you hope you won't need)

Improvements feel evolutionary, eSIM may prove a headache, iPhone 13 offers much the same for $100 less

The iPhone 14 is very similar to the iPhone 13, which itself was very similar to the iPhone 12. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad phone — it’s just less of an upgrade for anyone using a phone that’s only two years old.

The paucity of features will disappoint seasoned mirrorless photographers and video enthusiasts, but bells and whistles are not the point of this camera. The EOS R100 is simple but capable, particularly for photos, and feels like an ideal entry point for novices looking to master the basics of...

Lightweight and compact build, Good human face-tracking autofocus, Can shoot 4K video (at 24/25fps)

No in-camera USB charging, Fixed screen with no touch function, Rolling shutter during video capture

Great-looking photos; Portable and well built; Decent autofocus performance;

No USB-C charging; Fixed non-touchscreen; Limited video capabilities;

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

The Canon EOS R100 is the entry-level model in the firm’s RF-mount range of mirrorless cameras. It’s designed to be a simple, easy-to-use family camera that’s compact and lightweight.

The Canon R100 is a very good camera for travel photography. It's lightweight and fairly compact, making it very easy to carry around. Its user-friendly interface and a wide variety of automatic shooting modes also make it easy for novice users to come to grips with.

Good image quality., Intuitive controls and easily-accessible auto shooting modes., Lightweight, compact design.

Fixed-position screen isn't touch-sensitive., Can't be charged while in use.

Slightly better cameras but otherwise, not much of an update - buy the iPhone 14 Pro or switch to Android instead

Better low-light photography, Slightly longer battery life, Action mode gives super stabilised video

The same performance as the iPhone 13, No Dynamic Island or Always-On display, 60Hz screen

The iPhone 14 comes to market with the same launch price as the previous generation. At the same time, iPhone connoisseurs were more than disillusioned after the presentation of the new smartphone. Apple leaves large parts of the hardware unchanged and does not dare to change the design.

Top performance level despite last year's chip, Very high quality workmanship, Improved image and video quality, Excellent battery life

Hardly any innovations, Charging takes too long for 2022

Features include a 24.2 megapixel APS-C size sensor, the DIGIC 8 image processor, 4K (Cropped) and Full HD (Full-Width) video at up to 24 and 60 frames-per-second respectively, autofocus with eye and face detection, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity capabilities.