Bottom Line
Though it doesn't feel as rock-solid as the equally small Canon PowerShot Digital Elph models, the Coolpix 3100 is an ounce lighter and costs significantly less. What it lacks in sophistication it makes up in ease of use, making it an ideal snapshooter's camera.
- PC World Spotlight on Compact Digital Cameras Weighing just over 4 ounces, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U50 is the lightest camera in the group.
- Top 10 Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras Our revised chart looks at cameras by type, rather than price. This month: point-and-shoots.
- Top Digital Cameras Even if you put money before megapixels, you can find a digital camera that takes great shots. But if you really care how your pictures come out, invest in the best digital camera you can afford.
- Top 10 Digital Cameras Under $500 Large LCD displays are the latest breakthrough in sub-$500 digital cameras, but only one such model cracks the Top 10.
- Top 10 Digital Cameras Under $500 A new Canon with the lowest price on the chart emerges as the number one choice.
- The Well-Equipped Student: Best High-Tech Gear From media-rich PCs and nifty keyboards to stellar MP3 players and PDAs, you have plenty of options for outfitting students going back to school.
- Top 10 Digital Cameras Under $500 New models from Kodak, Olympus, Nikon, and Sony debut on the chart.
- A Nikon for the Masses Coolpix 3100 has the newbie in mind, but it's not strictly for beginners.
Compare Products Related to the Nikon 3100
 Though it doesn't feel as rock-solid as the equally small Canon PowerShot Digital Elph models, the Coolpix 3100 is an ounce lighter and costs significantly less. What it lacks in sophistication it makes up in ease of use, making it an ideal snapshooter's camera. 2 users want this |
|
Check Prices |
 The TelyHD offers a reasonably priced option for groups seeking to make Skype video calls using an HDTV (and no PC), but the image quality isn't terrific. 12 users want this Read More » |
|
|
 The 30X-optical-zoom HX100V may not have the zoom range or fine-tuning options of some competing cameras, but it compensates with futuristic extras, good video quality, and solid images. 194 users want this Read More » |
|
|
 With good image quality, optical stabilization, and creative filters, the PowerShot A3300 IS offers quite a bit more than your average sub-$200 camera. 96 users want this Read More » |
|
|
 |
|
Check Prices |
 The shape-shifting Tryx offers good performance. It's a hard gadget to classify, but it works best when you make use of its twistable frame to overcome awkward lens placement and controls while employing it as a normal camera. 19 users want this Read More » |
|
-
ThinkPad Edge E420 Lenovo Style in an Affordable Package
Buy now direct from Lenovo -
ThinkPad X220 Fast and light, with great input ergonomics and battery life, this powerhouse ultraportable is best-of-breed.
Buy now direct from Lenovo -
ThinkPad X120e One of the best netbooks ever, X120e has the best netbook keyboard ever--nothing else comes close
Buy now direct from Lenovo
-
Five High-Tech Items that Will Cost You More in 2012
-
The Big Hits of CES 2012, So Far
-
The Biggest Camera Announcements of CES 2012 (So Far)
-
Nikon D800 Full-Frame DSLR Packs 36 Megapixels
-
Using Your Camera's Settings: Program Mode, Shutter Speed, and More
-
The HTC Titan 2: A Closer Look at a Windows Phone With an Amazing Camera
Ad Choices
