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Top 5 Budget Digital Cameras

These inexpensive cameras lack fancy features, but some take high-quality photos that match pricier models'.

Eric Butterfield

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

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

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1. Canon Powershot A460

Max. Megapixels: 5Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom, 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: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4

Last Rated: July 11, 2008

2. Nikon Coolpix L10

Max. Megapixels: 5Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom, 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: 79.5PCW Rating: 79.5PCW Rating: 79.5

Last Rated: July 11, 2008

3. Easyshare C653

Max. Megapixels: 6.1Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom, 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: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8

Last Rated: July 11, 2008

4. Finepix A610

Max. Megapixels: 6.3Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom, 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: 73.9PCW Rating: 73.9PCW Rating: 73.9

Last Rated: July 11, 2008

5. HP Photosmart M537

Max. Megapixels: 6Megapixels, Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 32, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 96, Weight (ounces): 6.8, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: This basic camera offers an anti-shake mode and a generous software bundle, but its image quality was disappointing.

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