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Last Rated: January 28, 2004	1. Nikon Coolpix 3700 3.2 megapixels, 16MB SD card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Fifteen scene modes, Price when ranked: $400, Bottom Line: Impressive imaging and a good blend of features at a reasonable price. Includes some advanced functions, such as the ability to shoot in time-lapse movie mode. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 09, 2003	2. Kodak EasyShare DX6440 4 megapixels, 16MB internal memory and SD slot, 4X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Five scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority modes, Price when ranked: $350, Bottom Line: The 4X optical zoom on this stylish model is longer than most point-and-shoots'. The camera can connect to an included docking station or an optional printer. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: March 26, 2004	3. Kodak EasyShare CX7430 4 megapixels, 16MB internal memory and SD slot, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Five scene modes, Price when ranked: $280, Bottom Line: Has a great price for a 4-megapixel camera, but in image quality it scored lower than other cameras with the same resolution. Optional $80 docking station. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: January 28, 2004	4. Toshiba PDR-5300 5 megapixels, 16MB SD card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Three scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $350, Bottom Line: This camera has a good set of features and a high resolution for a low price. A plus: Its rare backlight control can be an asset when you're shooting in difficult lighting conditions. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: March 26, 2004	5. HP Photosmart 945 5.1 megapixels, 32MB SD card, 8X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Three scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority modes, Price when ranked: $500, Bottom Line: HP's top-of-the-line model has the chunky body and long zoom of some advanced cameras, but few high-end controls. Optional $80 docking station. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: November 06, 2003	6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10 5 megapixels, 32MB Memory Stick, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Three scene modes, Price when ranked: $400, Bottom Line: Small and fun to use, with extra features (like image editing in the camera). Flash shots looked fine, but a greenish cast in some images lowered the overall photo-quality score. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: September 30, 2003	7. Kyocera Finecam L3v 3.2 megapixels, 16MB SD card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Aperture-priority mode, Price when ranked: $220, Bottom Line: Oversize, 2.5-inch LCD makes composing and reviewing shots on this camera especially pleasant. Has a bargain price for a camera with an aperture-priority mode. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 09, 2003	8. Pentax Optio 555 5 megapixels, 16MB SD card, 5X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Nine scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $550, Bottom Line: An advanced camera in a generic point-and-shoot's case, this model includes a 5X optical zoom with an optical viewfinder, as well as manual exposure controls. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 09, 2003	9. Fujifilm FinePix F700 6.2 megapixels, 16MB XD-Picture Card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Four scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority modes, Price when ranked: $400, Bottom Line: Has an ultrahigh pixel count and a fine selection of advanced user controls, plus superquick start-up. Includes both shutter- and aperture-priority exposure modes. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 09, 2003	10. Minolta DiMage G500 5 megapixels, 2MB internal memory, 16MB SD card, and Memory Stick slot, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Two scene modes, shutter-priority mode, Price when ranked: $400, Bottom Line: High resolution, impressive images, and compatibility with two types of media; but deeply layered menus make some controls slow to reach. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at the camera's highest resolution and default settings. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores. Data based on tests designed and conducted by the PC World Test Center. All rights reserved. Chart Notes: Overall ratings are based on price (25 percent), picture quality (25 percent), ease of use (20 percent), features (10 percent), battery life (10 percent), and support (10 percent). For all ratings, higher is better. Resolutions are expressed in effective pixels, focal range is identified as 35mm equivalent, and camera weights include batteries.