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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Compact, 14 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The rugged camera that doesn't look rugged, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 is a nice option for people wanting an ultracompact for days by the pool and nights on the town. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 16.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

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Specs: 16 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2", EXR-CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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Specs: 12 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want a compact megazoom with manual controls, GPS, and excellent photo quality, the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is a good place to start. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.1 megapixels, 14 x, 28 - 392mm F/3.1, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: It might take a good picture, but the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS' feature-to-price ratio is disappointing. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's not as feature-laden as higher-end models, but the Cyber-shot W120 offers plenty of style and substance for the price. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Steady Shot)

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 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, 1/2.3", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Steady Shot)

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: A simple ultracompact with a long lens, the Samsung PL200 isn't a standout, but shouldn't be overlooked either. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 14.2 megapixels, 7 x, 31 - 217mm F/3.3, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.33", CCD, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

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Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.33", CCD, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Compact, 12.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1/2.3", CCD

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  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 7 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, 1/2.33", Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S230 is a decent ultracompact camera with a little extra wow factor of a touch-screen interface. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/3.1, 1/2.33", CCD

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  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
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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

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 5 x, 36 - 180mm F/3.3, 1/2.3", CCD

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 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 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.6", Super CCD EXR, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is all about the built-in projector; if you don't need it, you don't need this camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 has a flexible lens in a compact body and produces reliably good automatic-shooting results. Read review

Specs: Compact, 14.1 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.33", CCD, Optical (POWER O.I.S.)

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Compact, 16 megapixels, 7 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 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, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: As one of the least expensive cameras with manual exposure controls out there, the Samsung S850 is a great choice for photography newbies. Read review

Specs: 8.1 megapixels, 5 x, 38 - 190mm F/2.8, 1/1.8", CCD

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  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 is a very good compact megazoom, as long as you don't mind paying more for features and speedy performance than photo quality. Read review

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

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The entry-level Canon PowerShot A1000 IS is low-cost without being lousy. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical