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	Rank	Name	PCW Rating
	1 BEST BUY	Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Max. Megapixels: 8 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $250 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Sleek design, superb image capability and intuitive controls make the SD1100 IS a solid buy. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	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 Price When Reviewed: $410 Check latest prices Bottom Line: High image quality and widescreen format are this camera's best attributes, though some controls could be easier to use. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	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 Price When Reviewed: $129 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The C653 is easy to use, delivers high-quality photos, and offers in-camera panorama stitching. But battery life is low. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report

	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 Price When Reviewed: $120 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The L10 is sleek and offers custom white balance, panorama mode, and face recognition auto focus. But the LCD is small. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	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 Price When Reviewed: $300 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The S500's face detection and optical image stabilization help it deliver top-quality shots. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	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 Price When Reviewed: $120 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Offers limited controls, such as exposure compensation and white balance presets, but for low light reaches only ISO 400. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report

	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 Price When Reviewed: $300 Check latest prices 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. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	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 Price When Reviewed: $130 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Offers controls such as exposure compensation, and has a super macro mode, though you're limited to ISO 400. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	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 Price When Reviewed: $300 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The enormous touch-screen display looks spectacular and makes the R937 a cinch to use. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	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 Price When Reviewed: $130 Check latest prices Bottom Line: For just $130, the PowerShot A470 is a good option for your kids or as a no-frills point-and-shoot. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report

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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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