Top Digital Cameras

Even if you put money before megapixels, you can find a digital camera that takes great shots. But if you really care how your pictures come out, invest in the best digital camera you can afford.

Alan Stafford

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Last Rated: August 26, 2003	Canon PowerShot G5 Digital Camera (Canon-8398A001) 5 megapixels, 32MB CompactFlash, 4X optical zoom, Video recording, audio recording, 3 scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $799 Bottom Line: The big, solidly constructed G5 scored near the top in our image-quality tests. Despite its many controls, it's easy to learn and use. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 02, 2002	Nikon Coolpix 5700 Digital Camera (Nikon-25504) 5 megapixels, 16MB CompactFlash, 8X optical zoom, Video recording, audio recording, No scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $900 Bottom Line: Features the longest zoom lens available on a 5-megapixel camera and extensive controls, but a better menu layout and a larger LCD would make the unit easier to use. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: August 26, 2003	Olympus C-750 UZ Digital Camera (Olympus-225390) 4 megapixels, 16MB XD-Picture Card, 10X optical zoom, Video recording, audio recording, 6 scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $599 Bottom Line: The C-750's best feature is its very long zoom lens. It narrowly beat out the G5 for best image quality results, and it has great battery life. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

Last Rated: July 26, 2003	Canon PowerShot A70 Digital Camera (Canon-8400A001) 3.2 megapixels, 16MB CompactFlash, 3X optical zoom, Video recording, audio recording, 6 scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, and manual modes, Price when ranked: $300 Bottom Line: This camera is more sophisticated than its modest price would indicate. It has manual exposure modes--rare on a model in this price range. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: June 30, 2003	Nikon 3100 3.2 megapixels, 16MB CompactFlash, 3X optical zoom, Video recording, no audio recording, 14 scene modes, Price when ranked: $300 Bottom Line: Tiny even for a point-and-shoot model, the Coolpix 3100 is easy to hold. It relies on extensive scene modes, rather than manual controls, to manage exposure. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: November 06, 2003	Sony DSC-P10 Cyber-shot Digital Camera (Sony-DSCP10) 5 megapixels, 32MB Memory Stick, 3X optical zoom, Video recording, audio recording, 6 scene modes, Price when ranked: $500 Bottom Line: This model pairs high resolution with full-automatic-only shooting and a few scene modes; like many Sony digital cameras, it has clear menus and is very easy to use. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

Last Rated: November 06, 2003	Fuji Finepix A310 Digital Camera (Fuji-43860850) 3.1 megapixels, 16MB XD-Picture Card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording, no audio recording, 4 scene modes, Price when ranked: $280 Bottom Line: This simple camera is inexpensive for a model with a zoom lens and 3.1-megapixel resolution. But its design isn't nearly as elegant as more expensive Fujifilm models'. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: November 06, 2003	HP Hp Photosmart 435 Digital Camera (HP (Hewlett-Packard)-Q3731A) 3.1 megapixels, 16MB internal memory, SD Card slot, No optical zoom, Video recording, audio recording, No scene modes, Price when ranked: $150 Bottom Line: Pitted against pricier cameras, this unit didn't fare well in our output tests, but few cameras come close to its price. An $80 dock comes with rechargeable batteries and a remote. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: November 06, 2003	Sony CYBERSHOT DSC-U50/D 2.0MP DIG CAM 8MB USB / MEMORY STICK/ ORANGE (Sony-DSCU50D) 2 megapixels, 16MB Memory Stick Duo, No optical zoom, Video recording, no audio recording, 5 scene modes, Price when ranked: $250 Bottom Line: The truly tiny U50 has a rotating lens for self-portraits and comes with a neck lanyard. Its 1-inch LCD makes framing shots a little difficult. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices