4-megapixel Best Buys

This year, 4-megapixel snapshot cameras occupy the sweet spot for consumers, offering excellent value for their affordable prices.

Here's a selection of bargain-priced models with a range of styles and feature sets.

	Fujifilm FinePix F440 An ultracompact snapshot camera with a basic feature set. Zoom Type: 3.4x optical LCD Screen: 2-inch TFT Dimensions: 76 x 20 x 61mm Weight: 150g

	Canon PowerShot A520 This compact camera's range of manual and automatic controls makes it stand out Zoom Type: 4x optical LCD Screen: 1.8-inch TFT Dimensions: 91 x 64 x 38 mm Weight: 180g

	Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom A budget version of the C-770 Ultra Zoom. Zoom Type: 3.4x optical LCD Screen: 1.8-inch TFT Dimensions: 104.5 × 68.5 x 60mm Weight: 280g

	Canon Digital IXUS 40 The Digital IXUS 40 is Canon's slimmest optical zoom model to date with some compelling features. Zoom Type: 3.4x optical LCD Screen: 2-inch TFT Dimensions (WxDxH): 86 x 54 x 21 mm Weight: 180g