Top 10 Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras - 2008
Easy to use, point-and-shoot cameras are a great choice for the casual photographer.
 Canon PowerShot A590 IS | The nicely priced Canon PowerShot A590 IS Great beginner camera - has nice image quality and superb stabilization Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 8 Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 140 Weight (ounces): 11 Media Slots: SD Card Retail price: Approx $180 |
 Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS | The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Sleek design, superb image capability and intuitive controls make the SD1100 IS a solid buy. Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 8 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114 Media Slots: SD Card |
 Pentax Optio A40 | The Pentax Optio A40 offers a great feature package in an easy-to-use camera. Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 12 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 111 Weight (ounces): 5.2 Media Slots: SD Card |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 High image quality and widescreen format are this camera's best attributes, though some controls could be easier to use. Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 10 Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 112 Weight (ounces): 7.8 Media Slots: SD Card |
 Fujifilm FinePix F50fd | This bargain-priced Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Although it looks dull compared to some of the flasher models tested, it has all the latest features and takes great shots. Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 12 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105 Weight (ounces): 6.3 Media Slots: xD-Picture Card |
 Nikon Coolpix S210 | The Nikon Coolpix S210 This small and solid camera is very straightforward to use, but nothing spectacular. Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 8 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114 Weight (ounces): 4.1 Media Slots: SD Card |
 Casio Exilim EX-Z80 | The Casio Exilim EX-Z80 Menu brings some fun creative modes, but tiny buttons will be a problem for some. Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 8.1 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114 Weight (ounces): 4.1 Media Slots: SD Card |
 HP Photosmart R937 | The low-priced HP Photosmart R937 The enormous touch-screen display looks spectacular and makes the R937 a cinch to use. Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 8 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 39 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 118 Weight (ounces): 7.8 Media Slots: SD Card |
 Canon Powershot A460 | When the lights go down, the Canon Powershot A460 Offers controls such as exposure compensation, and has a super macro mode, though you're limited to ISO 400. Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 5 Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 152 Weight (ounces): 7.5 Media Slots: SD Card |
 Canon Powershot SD870 IS | The small Canon Powershot SD870 IS Although not made as sturdily as other Elphs, the SD870 IS has a big LCD, an extra-wide zoom lens, and takes great pictures. Date Rated: September 02, 2008 Max. Megapixels: 8 Optical Zoom: 3.8X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105 Weight (ounces): 6.4 Media Slots: SD Card |
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