(Sep 08, 2008)
Lori Grunin
Senior Editor
Want to go digital and still have some cash left over to pay the rent? All of these cameras are widely available for less than $200, and they're not the subpar bargain models of yesteryear, either.
Canon PowerShot A590 IS
The Canon PowerShot A590 IS's manual exposure controls and surprisingly sharp pictures make it a great choice for almost anyone looking for a sub-$200 shooter.
Price: $129.99 - $196.39 (check prices)
Review date: Mar 3, 2008
Very good
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Canon PowerShot A720 IS
Unless you plan to shoot primarily in low light, the Canon PowerShot A720 IS makes a solid, affordable camera that produces great-looking pictures.
Price: $419.99 - $419.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 12, 2007
Very good
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Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH (Black)
Small size, excellent image quality, and a solid, though not extensive, feature set make the SD1000 a great choice for a compact camera.
Price: $298.89 - $298.89 (check prices)
Review date: Mar 14, 2007
Very good
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Canon PowerShot SD750 (silver)
The Canon PowerShot SD750 has an attractive design, large LCD, and excellent photo quality for an ultracompact.
Price: $150.95 - $199.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 4, 2007
Very good
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Canon PowerShot A570 IS
Despite excessive noise at higher ISOs, Canon's A570 IS offers an excellent value and an impressive feature set in its category.
Price: $135.95 - $304.42 (check prices)
Review date: Mar 21, 2007
Very good
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 (Black)
It's not as feature-laden as higher-end models, but the Cyber-shot W120 offers plenty of style and substance for the price.
Price: $164.97 - $199.99 (check prices)
Review date: Mar 7, 2008
Very good
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (silver)
It's not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this sub-$200 shooter a worthwhile pick.
Price: $105.96 - $289.66 (check prices)
Review date: Mar 27, 2007
Very good
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Canon PowerShot A560
This camera's solid performance can help you forget that it doesn't have many bells or whistles.
Price: $357.77 - $357.77 (check prices)
Review date: Mar 14, 2007
Very good
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Fujifilm FinePix F40fd
Fuji's FinePix F40fd is a nice point-and-shoot that produces decent images, though it's a tad slow and lacks image stabilization.
Price: $152.00 - $189.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 8, 2007
Very good
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Nikon Coolpix S50c
While it takes good pictures and it's nice to be able to access private Wi-Fi access points, the lack of a browser keeps this camera from rising to the next level.
Price: $169.95 - $198.95 (check prices)
Review date: May 22, 2007
Very good
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