(Nov 24, 2008)
Lori Grunin
Senior Editor
For most people, high-resolution cameras like these are overkill; a 7-megapixel model generally provides more than enough pixels for most snapshot photographers. With a resolution of 10, 12, or who-knows-how-many-more megapixels, though, you get a lot of leeway for cropping and enlarging your prints, which comes in handy if you take a really good shot, or a really bad one.
Canon PowerShot SD880 IS (silver)
Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera.
Price: $246.95 - $329.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 28, 2008
Excellent
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (silver)
Part smart-looking snapshot camera, part 4GB portable digital photo album, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 will satisfy those who like showing off their pictures as much as they like taking them.
Price: $326.95 - $439.99 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 18, 2008
Excellent
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Canon PowerShot G10
The Canon PowerShot G10 is a solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
Price: $427.00 - $499.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 24, 2008
Very good
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (blue)
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is a camera that people will either love for its speed, photo quality, and interchangeable-lens flexibility or hate for its large-ish size, electronic viewfinder, and occasionally frustrating design.
Price: $799.95 (check prices)
Review date: Nov 14, 2008
Very good
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Canon PowerShot SD790 IS
For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings.
Price: $179.95 - $349.81 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 8, 2008
Very good
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Canon PowerShot A650 IS
Performance issues aside, the Canon PowerShot A650 IS combines large, good-looking photos and a generous feature set into a fine midrange shooter.
Price: $479.99 - $506.05 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 17, 2007
Very good
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Fujifilm FinePix F50fd
The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd should please most snapshooters and its above-average exposure controls should appeal to advanced photographers, too.
Price: $169.95 - $415.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 9, 2007
Very good
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Canon PowerShot SD770 IS (silver)
A solid ultracompact, the SD770 IS nevertheless faces stiff competition from its closely priced line mates, the cheaper SD1100 IS and the better SD790 IS.
Price: $159.94 - $330.82 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 7, 2008
Very good
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Nikon Coolpix S60 (red)
Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera.
Price: $283.99 - $349.99 (check prices)
Review date: Nov 10, 2008
Very good
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Canon PowerShot SD890 IS
A solid compact snapshooter, the Canon PowerShot SD890 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared with its predecessors and line-mates.
Price: $249.95 - $408.72 (check prices)
Review date: May 13, 2008
Very good
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