There are plenty of cameras out there that promise DSLR performance in a premium retro compact shell, but the Finepix X100 from Fujifilm actually delivers. The gorgeous device harnesses a 12.3-megapixel fixed lens, and a CMOS sensor usually found in DSLR cameras, to produce some stunning imagery, especially in low light conditions.

Price: £899.99 | Fuji

Packed full of features, it’s a compact camera for seasoned photographers and beginners alike. Thanks to its stunning design and build, which hark back to the golden years of 35mm, it's also one of the best looking cameras of recent times.  

With its retro looks, futuristic tech and awesome photographs, could this outsider top the big guns to be Gadget of the Year?