Check boxes to
Last Rated: June 28, 2004	1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1 5.1 megapixels, 32MB Memory Stick, 3X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video recording with audio, Six scene modes, manual mode, Price when ranked: $400 Bottom Line: What's not to like--the DSC-W1 is relatively compact but boasts a huge 2.5-inch LCD, provides some advanced controls (such as full-manual exposure), and takes optional lenses. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	2. Nikon CoolPix 3200 Digital Camera 3.2 megapixels, 14.5MB internal memory plus SD Card slot, 3X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video recording with audio, Fifteen scene modes, Price when ranked: $249 Bottom Line: Small, inexpensive, and easy to use, the Coolpix produces fine images for a 3.2-megapixel model. Includes 15 scene modes and white-balance calibration. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	3. HP Photosmart R707 5.1 megapixels, 32MB internal memory plus SD Card slot, 3X optical zoom, 320 by 240 video recording with audio, Ten scene modes; aperture-priority mode, Price when ranked: $349 Bottom Line: Flexible and simple-to-use compact camera has built-in help for novices and some advanced controls, such as white-balance calibration and manual focus. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: June 28, 2004	4. Canon Powershot A75 Digital Camera 3.2 megapixels, 32MB CompactFlash card, 3X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video recording with audio, Twelve scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $300 Bottom Line: A great price for a camera with semiautomatic and manual shooting modes, and optional accessory lenses. Photos had fine color but erratic sharpness. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	5. Kodak EasyShare DX7630 Digital Camera 6.1 megapixels, 32MB internal memory plus SD Card slot, 3X optical zoom, 320 by 240 video recording with audio, Sixteen scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $500 Bottom Line: A dazzling 2.2-inch LCD highlights this relatively small camera, which also includes controls for aperture-priority, shutter-priority, and full-manual exposure. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: June 28, 2004	6. Olympus C-60 Zoom 6.1 megapixels, 32MB XD-Picture Card, 3X optical zoom, 320 by 240 video recording with audio, Six scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $449 Bottom Line: Powerful yet compact unit offers a fine selection of semiautomatic (aperture- and shutter-priority) and manual exposure modes; a wireless remote trigger makes for easy self-portraits. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	7. Sony DSC-T1 5.0MP Digital Camera (Sony-DSCT1) 5.1 megapixels, 32MB Memory Stick, 3X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video recording with audio, Eight scene modes, Price when ranked: $499 Bottom Line: Ultraslim and very pricey Sony lacks an eye-level viewfinder, but its supersize, 2.5-inch LCD more than makes up for that. The camera is easy to use, despite its small size. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	8. Olympus D-580 Digital Camera 4 megapixels, 16MB XD-Picture Card, 3X optical zoom, 320 by 240 video recording with audio, Five scene modes, Price when ranked: $250 Bottom Line: No frills, but bargain-priced for a 4-megapixel camera. Most of its controls are in well-designed menus, but deleting photos is a chore. The small rocker zoom control is awkward. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	9. Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera 3.2 megapixels, 32MB CompactFlash card, 10X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video recording with audio, Six scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $499 Bottom Line: The S1 IS is nicely designed, but it combines high-end features (including image stabilization) with a relatively low 3.2-megapixel resolution. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	10. Canon PowerShot S500 Digital Camera 5 megapixels, 32MB CompactFlash card, 3X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video recording with audio, No scene modes, Price when ranked: $499 Bottom Line: Rugged, finely crafted camera fits easily into a small bag or large pocket and has exceptionally fast startup; no scene modes to help novice photographers, however. 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.