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Top 10 Compact Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Pocketable cameras are easy to use, and a great choice for the casual photographer. From ultracompact point-and-shoots to slightly larger models with manual controls, here are the top pocket-size cameras we've tested this year.

Edited by Tim Moynihan   

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Prices from $377

Canon PowerShot S100

The Canon PowerShot S100 is just about the most capable compact camera we've seen, and it's packed with features that will please both novices and advanced shooters.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: December 23, 2011
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Prices from $409

Canon PowerShot S95

The PowerShot S95 is a perfect camera to grow with, thanks to its pocketable size and its compelling blend of automated and manual controls.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 20, 2011
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Prices from $199

Nikon Coolpix S9100

The Nikon Coolpix S9100 is the rare beast that will please both novices and experienced shooters, even with its lack of manual controls. Thanks to its great image quality and creative controls, practically anyone will find this camera a pleasure to use.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: May 13, 2011
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Prices from $283

Nikon Coolpix P300

The Nikon Coolpix P300 offers great hardware and performance for its price, with an F1.8 lens, manual controls, and a very easy-to-use interface.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: July 27, 2011
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS

The PowerShot SD4000 IS is one of the most impressive compact cameras we've tested, offering image quality and lens capabilities we're used to seeing on professional cameras.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 16, 2010
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PCWorld Rating
Prices from $239

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10

The ultracompact Cyber-shot WX10 packs a big punch--including a 7X zoom lens, 3D shooting, and smooth 1080i video--into a small package. Image quality could be better, but you'll still find a lot to like.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: May 06, 2011
7
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Prices from $200

Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS

We love the touchscreen-controlled Elph 500 HS's image quality, ultrawide-angle-lens, and range of shooting modes. We're less fond of its battery life and its user interface for manual controls.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: May 26, 2011
8
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Prices from $129

Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR

The Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR offers a great touchscreen interface, fast autofocus, and excellent image stabilization. Battery life, video quality, and image sharpness are weak spots.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: November 05, 2010
9
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $132

Casio Tryx Digital Camera (Black)

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.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: July 20, 2011
10
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $217

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Digital Camera

With good image quality, optical stabilization, and creative filters, the PowerShot A3300 IS offers quite a bit more than your average sub-$200 camera.

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