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Top 5 Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Pocketable cameras are easy to use, and a great choice for the casual photographer. Here's a look at the highest-rated cameras available right now, based on hands-on testing and PC World Test Center evaluations.

Edited by Tim Moynihan

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1. Canon PowerShot S90

The Canon S90 takes great pictures in just about any lighting situation, and it provides easy-to-use, intelligent controls to do so.

 $335.00 - $452.60
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2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

The small-but-skilled Cyber-shot WX1 takes phenomenal low-light shots and easy panoramic images, making it a superb compact camera for anyone without giant hands.

 $225.00 - $320.99
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3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

The ZR1's very quiet, ultrawide-angle lens makes it an unassuming all-star for both stills and video.

 $229.95 - $229.99
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Last Rated:
August 16, 2010

4. 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.

 $299.00 - $367.99
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Last Rated:
June 14, 2010

5. Nikon Coolpix S8000

With automated controls and simple operation, the Nikon Coolpix S8000 is an ideal high-zoom camera for beginners. It's hard to take a bad photo with this model, but you get no manual controls.

 $246.95 - $299.95
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