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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A speedy little camera with a long lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 performs beyond its tiny price tag. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 14.1 megapixels, 10 x, 25 - 250mm F/3.1, 1/2.33", MOS, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is a good, inexpensive travel-zoom option for those wanting more control over results or who are just getting into photography and don't want to empty their wallets. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 16 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (Dynamic Image Stabilizer)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A fine camera, the Canon EOS Rebel T4i's more expensive 18-135mm STM kit (or body with another STM lens) is the only version that merits an unqualified recommendation. You can probably find better alternatives if you just want a sub-$1,000 dSLR for still photography. Read review

Specs: SLR, 18 megapixels, 7.5 x, 14.9 x 22.3mm, CMOS, Optical

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The expensive Vario X camera does have a zoom lens, but it's a surprisingly slow lens. Read review

Specs: Digital Compact Camera, 2.5 x, CMOS

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: A lot of camera, both in lens and features, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a solid choice for point-and-shoot users looking to do a little more than that. Read review

Specs: Full body, 18.2 megapixels, 30 x, 27 - 810mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

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  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20's 20x zoom lens might be the main attraction, but the camera is all-around excellent. Read review

Specs: 14.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.33", MOS, Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While it's still a great prosumer dSLR, the D7100 may only be worth the extra cash if you need a faster Nikon right now. Read review

Specs: Single-lens reflex digital camera, 24.1 megapixels, 15.6 x 23.5mm, CMOS

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Canon's Elph series is still pretty lean, but the new 330 HS is a necessary piece to stay competitive. Read review

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot G15 continues the G-series tradition of solid advanced compacts, but doesn't rank as best in class by any particular measure. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.7", CMOS, Optical

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: A great follow-up to the T1i, if you want the best photo and video quality in a dSLR for less than $1,000, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i is hard to beat. Read review

Specs: SLR, 18 megapixels, 3 x, 29 - 88mm F/3.5, 14.9 x 22.3mm, CMOS, Optical

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While it provides one of the best touch-screen experiences in its class and the compact body is quite comfortable to shoot with, the Canon EOS M's disappointing performance and blah feature set make it less attractive than competitors. Read review

Specs: 18 megapixels, 14.9 x 22.3mm, CMOS

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR's features and performance are well beyond those of your average point-and-shoot megazoom, making it a fine choice for enthusiasts and as a family camera. Read review

Specs: Full body, 16 megapixels, 42 x, 1/2", CMOS, Optical

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  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The feature-rich Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V has a great mix of speed and photo quality. Read review

Specs: 18.2 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with 3-way Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's still a great prosumer dSLR, the D7100 may only be worth the extra cash if you need a faster Nikon right now. Read review

Specs: Single-lens reflex digital camera, 24.1 megapixels, 5.8 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, CMOS, Optical

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Nikon concentrates on its Nikon 1 system at CES 2013, keeping its point-and-shoot announcements to just one 12x zoom Coolpix. Read review

Specs: Compact Digital Camera, 16 megapixels, 12 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Nice photo quality, improved autofocus performance, and a very compact design make the Canon PowerShot S110 a solid option if you're looking for something between a point-and-shoot and an enthusiast compact. But if you can find them cheaper, the S100 or S95 are still good alternatives. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.7", CMOS, Optical

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The photo quality you get from the EOS 6D makes it well worth the upgrade over a consumer APS-C model, but between this and comparable or higher-end models it's a less obvious choice. Read review

Specs: SLR, 20.2 megapixels, 4.3 x, 23.9 x 35.8mm, CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you can get past the supercompact design and reimagined controls, the Canon PowerShot N is a fine point-and-shoot companion for your smartphone. Read review

Specs: Compact digital camera, 12.1 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Full body, 16 megapixels, 30 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A nice feature set and a long lens make the Fujifilm FinePix S4200 one of the better megazoom cameras available for those on a budget. Read review

Specs: Full body, 14 megapixels, 24 x, 24 - 576mm F/3.1, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A fine camera, the Canon EOS Rebel T4i's more expensive 18-135mm STM kit (or body with another STM lens) is the only version that merits an unqualified recommendation. You can probably find better alternatives if you just want a sub-$1,000 dSLR for still photography. Read review

Specs: SLR, 18 megapixels, 14.9 x 22.3mm, CMOS

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 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 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.8 x 23.6mm, CCD, Optical

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though Sony's CES 2013 camera announcements aren't showstoppers, its one CMOS-based model shows the features coming when the rest of the lineup gets refreshed. Read review

Specs: Compact zoom digital camera, 16.2 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS combines a bright lens, a high-sensitivity, high-speed sensor, and some nice extras to make it a top rugged compact camera. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The entry-level Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and its IS-less linemate the A2300 are simple cameras with nice picture quality for casual snapshooters, but the price difference isn't worth sacrificing the image stabilization. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 16 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Electronic