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Top 10 Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Easy to use, point-and-shoot cameras are a great choice for the casual photographer. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Tim Moynihan

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PCW Rating: 81.3PCW Rating: 81.3PCW Rating: 81.3

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

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1. Canon PowerShot A590 IS

Max. Megapixels: 8, Optical Zoom: 4X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 140, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: For a beginners' camera, the PowerShot A590IS has nice image quality and superb stabilization.

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PCW Rating: 80.6PCW Rating: 80.6PCW Rating: 80.6

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

2. Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS

Max. Megapixels: 8, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: Sleek design, superb image capability and intuitive controls make the SD1100 IS a solid buy.

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PCW Rating: 80.2PCW Rating: 80.2PCW Rating: 80.2

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

3. Pentax Optio A40

Max. Megapixels: 12, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 111, Weight (ounces): 5.2, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: The 12-megapixel Optio A40 offers a great feature package in an easy-to-use camera.

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PCW Rating: 79.1PCW Rating: 79.1PCW Rating: 79.1

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

Max. Megapixels: 10, Optical Zoom: 4X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 112, Weight (ounces): 7.8, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: High image quality and widescreen format are this camera's best attributes, though some controls could be easier to use.

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PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

5. Fujifilm FinePix F50fd

Max. Megapixels: 12, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105, Weight (ounces): 6.3, Media Slots: xD-Picture Card,

Bottom Line: Though it looks dull compared to some of the flasher models we tested, it has all the latest features and takes great shots.

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PCW Rating: 78.9PCW Rating: 78.9PCW Rating: 78.9

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

6. Nikon Coolpix S210

Max. Megapixels: 8, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114, Weight (ounces): 4.1, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: This small and solid camera is very straightforward to use, but nothing spectacular.

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PCW Rating: 78.7PCW Rating: 78.7PCW Rating: 78.7

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

7. Casio Exilim EX-Z80

Max. Megapixels: 8.1, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114, Weight (ounces): 4.1, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: Menu brings some fun creative modes, but tiny buttons will be a problem for some.

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PCW Rating: 78.6PCW Rating: 78.6PCW Rating: 78.6

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

8. HP Photosmart R937

Max. Megapixels: 8, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 39, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 118, Weight (ounces): 7.8, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: The enormous touch-screen display looks spectacular and makes the R937 a cinch to use.

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

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

9. Canon Powershot A460

Max. Megapixels: 5, Optical Zoom: 4X, 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: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8

Last Rated: September 02, 2008

10. Canon Powershot SD870 IS

Max. Megapixels: 8, Optical Zoom: 3.8X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105, Weight (ounces): 6.4, Media Slots: SD Card,

Bottom Line: Though not made as sturdily as other Elphs, the SD870 IS has a big LCD, an extra-wide zoom lens, and takes great pictures.

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