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• 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 Canon PowerShot Elph 520 HS is a good choice for those already happy with their smartphone's photos and movie clips, but looking for a cute little camera with a long zoom and faster performance. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 12 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, 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: In the face of stiff competition, the Nikon Coolpix S6300 is an above average point-and-shoot made slightly better by a low price, simple operation, and nice features. Read review

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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for the ultimate ultracompact point-and-shoot, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V is probably it. Too bad its price tag is ridiculously high. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 18.2 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

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  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 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur digital SLR photographers, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.1 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The PowerShot SD1400 IS is another stylish ultracompact from Canon with features and performance that are stuck in the past. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 14.1 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W370 is an inexpensive compact camera with a long lens; however, its shutter lag and low-light photo quality keep it from earning a higher rating. Read review

Specs: Compact, 14.1 megapixels, 7 x, 34 - 238mm F/3.6, 1/2.3", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Steady Shot)

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

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

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: 20.1 megapixels, 7 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• 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: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: It might not look quite right, but the PowerShot D10 is a solid entry into rugged cameras for Canon. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 4.6 x, 1/2.33", CMOS, Optical (POWER O.I.S.)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The fully loaded Wi-Fi-enabled ultracompact has Samsung's flip-up display for easy self-portraits and features for better low-light photos. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 16.3 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.33", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want a compact megazoom with manual controls and fine photo quality, the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is a good place to start. Read review

Specs: 14.1 megapixels, 14 x, 28 - 392mm F/3.1, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

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)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M2 takes quality stills and videos, if you can get past its awkward design. Read review

Specs: Compact, 5.1 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/3.5, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5's compact midrange megazoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience. Read review

Specs: 9.1 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.33", CCD, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

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

Specs: Compact Digital Camera, 12.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
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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: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 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, 28 - 336mm F/3.4, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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, Optical

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

Specs: 20.1 megapixels, 7 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• 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: The Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS offers up decent photos, touch-screen controls, and an ultrawide-angle lens, but that's pretty much where the excitement ends. Read review

Specs: Compact, 14.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: Compact digital camera, 16 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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The Bottom Line: This ultracompact point-and-shoot packs a wide-angle 10x zoom and not much more. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• 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: 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, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (POWER O.I.S.)