I suggest you take a look at this comparison/review of compact zoom cameras:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q210grouptravelzoom/
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Guys, kindly recommend a good compact megazoom camera in the range of 200 - 300$.It shud be the fastest in that price range i.e there shud be minimum shutter lag.I was thinking to buy the Sony H-55.Also, i'd like to know,irrespective of pricing, which is the fastest compact megazoom? Cheers.

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