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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as you're not expecting dSLR speed in a tiny body, the Canon PowerShot S90 is an excellent compact camera for advanced amateurs. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3.8 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 19 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: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Simple and stylish, the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS is a fine back-pocket camera as long as your photo-quality expectations are reasonable. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 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 5 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S570 is a respectable ultracompact camera, despite average point-and-shoot performance and some high-ISO overpromising. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12, 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you need an ultracompact camera for your pocket or purse, strongly consider the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 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: 3.5 stars out of 9 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: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S70 has a top-notch touch-screen interface and eye-catching design, but you're definitely paying for them. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in OLED 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 technology-packed Samsung DualView TL225 is the ultimate ultracompact for those who like to be in front of the camera more than they like being behind it. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.2 megapixels, 4.6 x, 3.5 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 15 MB - Integrated

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 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: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A compact megazoom with a lot to offer, the Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is very good for its class, but with a few limitations. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 10 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  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 S570 is a respectable ultracompact camera, despite average point-and-shoot performance and some high-ISO overpromising. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Simple and stylish, the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS is a fine back-pocket camera as long as your photo-quality expectations are reasonable. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 6 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, 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 5 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: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

• 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: A budget ultracompact worth buying, the Casio Exilim EX-S5's only real issue is shutter lag. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you need an ultracompact camera for your pocket or purse, strongly consider the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 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: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The technology-packed Samsung DualView TL225 is the ultimate ultracompact for those who like to be in front of the camera more than they like being behind it. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.2 megapixels, 4.6 x, 3 in LCD display