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Top 10 Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Easy to use, point-and-shoot cameras are a great choice for the casual photographer. Ratings and 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: 81.7PCW Rating: 81.7PCW Rating: 81.7

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

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1. Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS

Max. Megapixels: 8, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: Sleek design, superb image capability and intuitive controls make the SD1100 IS a solid buy.

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PCW Rating: 79.6PCW Rating: 79.6PCW Rating: 79.6

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

Max. Megapixels: 10, Optical Zoom: 4X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 112, Weight (ounces): 7.8, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: High image quality and widescreen format are this camera's best attributes, though some controls could be easier to use.

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PCW Rating: 79.5PCW Rating: 79.5PCW Rating: 79.5

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

3. Kodak EasyShare C653

Max. Megapixels: 6.1, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 108, Weight (ounces): 6.9, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: The C653 is easy to use, delivers high-quality photos, and offers in-camera panorama stitching. But battery life is low.

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PCW Rating: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

4. Nikon Coolpix L10

Max. Megapixels: 5, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37.5, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 112.5, Weight (ounces): 6, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: The L10 is sleek and offers custom white balance, panorama mode, and face recognition auto focus. But the LCD is small.

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PCW Rating: 77.9PCW Rating: 77.9PCW Rating: 77.9

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

5. Nikon Coolpix S500

Max. Megapixels: 7.1, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105, Weight (ounces): 4.8, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: The S500's face detection and optical image stabilization help it deliver top-quality shots.

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PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

6. Fujifilm FinePix A610

Max. Megapixels: 6.3, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 39, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 117, Weight (ounces): 6.8, Media Slots: xD-Picture Card, SD Card,

Bottom Line: Offers limited controls, such as exposure compensation and white balance presets, but for low light reaches only ISO 400.

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PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

7. Fujifilm FinePix F50fd

Max. Megapixels: 12, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105, Weight (ounces): 6.3, Media Slots: xD-Picture Card,

Bottom Line: Though it looks dull compared to some of the flasher models we tested, it has all the latest features and takes great shots.

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PCW Rating: 77.6PCW Rating: 77.6PCW Rating: 77.6

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

8. Canon Powershot A460

Max. Megapixels: 5, Optical Zoom: 4X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 152, Weight (ounces): 7.5, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: Offers controls such as exposure compensation, and has a super macro mode, though you're limited to ISO 400.

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PCW Rating: 77.3PCW Rating: 77.3PCW Rating: 77.3

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

9. HP Photosmart R937

Max. Megapixels: 8, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 39, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 118, Weight (ounces): 7.8, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: The enormous touch-screen display looks spectacular and makes the R937 a cinch to use.

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PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2

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10. Canon A470

Max. Megapixels: 7.1, Optical Zoom: 3.4X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 132, Weight (ounces): 5.82, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: For just $130, the PowerShot A470 is a good option for your kids or as a no-frills point-and-shoot.

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