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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Filled with some of Canon's latest technology and shooting modes, the PowerShot Elph 110 HS is a solid ultracompact camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 16.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 offers the type of performance and photo quality in a relatively small design many point-and-shoot graduates will like. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 28mm F/2.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: An especially good option for people who want a relatively inexpensive ILC for shooting video, the Sony Alpha NEX-5N's photo quality's about the same as its cheaper sibling's. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

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

Specs: Ultracompact, 16 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: For those who want more camera than their smartphone offers without sacrificing the easy sharing, the Samsung WB250F Smart Camera is a good, affordable choice. Read review

Specs: Long Zoom Smart Camera, 14.2 megapixels, 18 x, 1/2.33", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With capable, speedy performance, and a friendly but powerful interface, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 is a good choice for people looking to upgrade from a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3 x, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (POWER O.I.S.)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Nikon updates its higher-end Coolpix P series with a camera that targets serious shooters a little better than its predecessor. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.2 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.7", BSI-CMOS, Optical

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Just one feature differentiates Sony's two 20x compact megazooms. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony continues to crank out nice compact cameras with long zoom lenses, and the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V is no exception. Read review

Specs: 18.2 megapixels, 16 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot Elph 510 HS hits on design, features, and photo and video quality, but is slightly off target on shooting performance. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 12 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It's a great camera choice for high-quality stills and a streamlined shooting design under $800, but the Sony Alpha NEX-5R falls short when it comes to sharing your shots online. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 32 reviews

The Bottom Line: With fast performance, good photos, and an excellent feature-to-price ratio, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 is a compact megazoom worth considering. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 10 x, 30 - 300mm F/3.5, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot A2200 is a solid point-and-shoot for basic snapshot needs with just enough extras to make it worth its price. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 14.1 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Electronic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Simple and satisfying, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FH25 is an excellent point-and-shoot value. Read review

Specs: Compact, 16.1 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.33", CCD, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is a fine compact megazoom, if not the best value. Read review

Specs: 14.1 megapixels, 16 x, 1/2.33", MOS, Optical (POWER O.I.S.)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S800c marries an above-average point-and-shoot with the functionality of an Android device with mixed results. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 is a lot of camera--with solid shooting performance and photo and movie quality--for the money. Read review

Specs: Compact, 16.2 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 is a very good basic compact megazoom, if not the best value. Read review

Specs: Compact, 16.1 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.3", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S6200 is not exceptional in any way, but casual snapshooters in need of a pocket-friendly 10x zoom camera should check it out. Read review

Specs: Compact, 16 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While it doesn't offer much for upgraders, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 is still a very good rugged camera. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 4.6 x, 1/2.33", Hi-Speed CCD, Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Some first impressions of the company's new compact, least expensive interchangeable-lens camera. Read review

Specs: Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera, 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S8200 might not be as easy to recommend as its predecessor, the S8100, but it's still a very good compact megazoom for the money. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 14 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With capable, speedy performance, and a friendly but powerful interface, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 is a good choice for people looking to upgrade from a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3 x, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)