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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver a more extensive feature set for the extra money. The HF200, which lacks internal memory, is probably a better buy than the HF20, though the HF20's all-black body is a bit classier looking. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 15 x, Flash card, 2.99 megapixels, 12 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as you don't want much in the way of manual features, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is a very nice camera that can handle a variety of shooting situations. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 12 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The best interchangeable-lens compact we've see thus far, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 delivers great photo quality and performance in an enthusiast-friendly shooting experience. Like competitors, however, the lack of an optical viewfinder limits its usability for photographing action. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3.2 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.3 megapixels, 5.8 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: A solid, slightly better-than-basic dSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i delivers photo quality and performance that adequately compensates for most of its annoyances. Read review

Specs: SLR, 15.1 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Don't let its new sensor technology scare you off: the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR is an excellent compact camera with shooting features for just about every type of user. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12, 5 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display, 11 MB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's SX120 IS pocket megazoom falls behind the competition in every aspect except photo quality. Read review

Specs: 10 megapixels, 10 x, 3 in LCD display, 128 KB - SD Memory Card

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind its extra bulk and narrow lens, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is an otherwise excellent compact megazoom camera. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 10 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, Flash card, 3.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.3 megapixels, 3 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, Flash card, 6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: One of a pair of Canon's first flash-based camcorders, the Canon Vixia HF100, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, 13.4 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 35 reviews

The Bottom Line: It doesn't stand out for its feature set or design, but the Canon EOS Rebel XSi delivers on performance and photo quality. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.2 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: Kodak's EasyShare M1033 is a better-than-average budget ultracompact. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: A full-featured waterproof/shockproof pocket point-and-shoot, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is a near-perfect rugged camera for everyday use. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4.6 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 45 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our Webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike. Read review

Specs: 2,000,000 pixels, Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Video Effects, Windows Live Messenger, HP Photosmart Essential, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: More than just a point-and-shoot pocket megazoom, the Canon SX200 IS improves upon its forerunner, but not by much. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 12 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon EOS Rebel XS is a good entry-level dSLR, but only its photo quality stands out among the competition. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver a more extensive feature set for the extra money. The HF200, which lacks internal memory, is probably a better buy than the HF20, though the HF20's all-black body is a bit classier-looking. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 15 x, Flash card, 2.99 megapixels, 12 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 16.4 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a great, fast-performing snapshot camera that falters on photo quality. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: One of the best ultracompacts available, the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS nonetheless falls short of greatness in performance and photo quality. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SD980 IS is a very good touch-screen camera for those on the fence about using a touch-screen camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display, - Integrated