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Last Rated: January 28, 2004	1. Nikon Coolpix 3700 Digital Camera (Nikon-25514) 3.2 megapixels, 16MB SD, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, 15 scene modes, Price when ranked: $400 Bottom Line: Impressive imaging and a good blend of features at a reasonable price. Includes some advanced functions, such as the ability to shoot in time-lapse movie mode. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: July 26, 2003	2. Canon USA PowerShot A70 Digital Camera (Canon-8400A001) 3.2 megapixels, 16MB CompactFlash, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, 6 scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $300 Bottom Line: Bargain price for a relatively advanced point-and-shoot; model has an extensive complement of manual controls and takes optional add-on lenses. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 09, 2003	3. Canon USA PowerShot SD100 Digital Camera (Canon-8395A001) 3.2 megapixels, 16MB SD, 2X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, 2 scene modes, Price when ranked: $300 Bottom Line: This budget-priced unit from the popular Digital Elph line is small and rugged, but a 2X optical zoom is short--most cameras in its price range come with at least a 3X zoom. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 09, 2003	4. kodak Easyshare DX6440 Digital Camera (Kodak-8213944) 4 megapixels, 16MB internal memory and SD slot, 4X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, 5 scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority modes, Price when ranked: $400 Bottom Line: The 4X optical zoom on this stylish model is longer than most point-and-shoots'. The camera can connect to an included docking station or an optional printer. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: January 28, 2004	5. Toshiba PDR-5300 5 megapixels, 16MB SD, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, 3 scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $350 Bottom Line: This camera has a good set of features and a big resolution for a low price. A plus: Its rare backlight control can be an asset when you're shooting in difficult lighting conditions. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: November 06, 2003	6. Sony DSC-P10 Cyber-shot Digital Camera (Sony-DSCP10) 5 megapixels, 32MB Memory Stick, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, 3 scene modes, Price when ranked: $450 Bottom Line: Small and fun to use, with extra features (like image editing in the camera). The photo quality is unimpressive, however. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: September 30, 2003	7. Kyocera Finecam L3v Digital Camera (Yashica-300188) 3.2 megapixels, 16MB SD, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Aperture-priority mode, Price when ranked: $250 Bottom Line: Oversize, 2.5-inch LCD makes composing and reviewing shots on this camera especially pleasant. Bargain priced for a camera with an aperture-priority mode. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: January 28, 2004	8. Gateway DC-M42 4.2 megapixels, 11MB internal memory and SD slot, 3X optical zoom, Video recording (without audio), 5 scene modes, Price when ranked: $250 Bottom Line: This basic point-and-shoot lacks the finesse of other models, and its battery life falls extremely short. However, it does turn out decent photos. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 09, 2003	9. Pentax Optio 555 Digital Camera (Pentax-18273) 5 megapixels, 16MB SD, 5X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, 9 scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $550 Bottom Line: An advanced camera in a generic point-and-shoot's case, this model includes a 5X optical zoom, an optical viewfinder, and manual exposure controls. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 09, 2003	10. Konica Minolta DiMAGE G500 Digital Camera (MINOLTA-QMS-2731131) 5 megapixels, 2MB internal memory, 16MB SD, Memory Stick slot, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, 2 scene modes, shutter-priority modes, Price when ranked: $400 Bottom Line: High resolution, impressive images, and compatibility with two types of media; but deeply layered menus make some controls slow to reach. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at the camera's highest resolution and default settings. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores. Data based on tests designed and conducted by the PC World Test Center. All rights reserved. Chart Notes: Overall ratings are based on price (25 percent), picture quality (25 percent), ease of use (20 percent), features (10 percent), battery life (10 percent), and support (10 percent). For all ratings, higher is better. Resolutions are expressed in effective pixels, focal range is identified as 35mm equivalent, and camera weights include batteries.