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Top-Rated Advanced Point-and-Shoots

These cameras offer more manual controls, powerful optical zooms and more features than compact point-and-shoots. Rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Tim Moynihan

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PCW Rating: 87.6PCW Rating: 87.6PCW Rating: 87.6

Last Rated: June 06, 2008

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1. SP-570 UZ

Max. Megapixels: 10Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 20X Zoom, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 26, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 520, Weight (ounces): 19.5, Media Slots: xD-Picture Card,

Bottom Line: The king of the high-zoom cameras offers sharp long-distance pics and quality ergonomics,

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PCW Rating: 84.2PCW Rating: 84.2PCW Rating: 84.2

Last Rated: June 06, 2008

2. Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Max. Megapixels: 8Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 12X Zoom, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 432, Weight (ounces): 20, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: An articulable LCD, great image stabilization and top-quality photos add up to an above-average megazoom.

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PCW Rating: 83.7PCW Rating: 83.7PCW Rating: 83.7

Last Rated: June 06, 2008

3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Max. Megapixels: 8.1Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 18X Zoom, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 504, Weight (ounces): 14.4, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: Decently priced megazoom is a great learning tool for point-and-shoot graduates

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PCW Rating: 82.4PCW Rating: 82.4PCW Rating: 82.4

Last Rated: June 06, 2008

4. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H50

Max. Megapixels: 9.1Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 15X Zoom, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 31, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 465, Weight (ounces): 16, Media Slots: Memory Stick,

Bottom Line: The Carl Zeiss telephoto and manual features are strong, but focus-lock is erratic and startup is slow.

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PCW Rating: 81.8PCW Rating: 81.8PCW Rating: 81.8

Last Rated: June 06, 2008

5. Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd

Max. Megapixels: 10Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 18X Zoom, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 27, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 486, Weight (ounces): 18.7, Media Slots: xD-Picture Card, SD Card,

Bottom Line: This lightweight model has a zoom lens that plays well at both wide angle and telephoto extremes.

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PCW Rating: 81.2PCW Rating: 81.2PCW Rating: 81.2

Last Rated: June 06, 2008

6. Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1

Max. Megapixels: 6Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 12X Zoom, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 432, Weight (ounces): 28.7, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: This innovative camera shoots full-resolution bursts at up to 60 frames per second.

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