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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though we'd like it to perform better, dSLR shooters looking for a sidekick camera will find the Canon PowerShot S95's top-flight photos and a full manual feature set worth the tradeoff of its compact size. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3.8 x, 1/1.7", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 24 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, 1/1.7", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 127 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its no-frills feature set, the Canon PowerShot SD600 delivers quality photos and strong performance in a small package. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 4 x, 28 - 112mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's SD1100 IS adds optical image stabilization to last year's hit SD1000, while delivering just as impressive image quality. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: Unless you plan to shoot primarily in low light, the Canon PowerShot A720 IS makes a solid, affordable camera that produces great-looking pictures. Read review

Specs: Compact, 8 megapixels, 6 x, 35 - 210mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SD630 shoehorns a relatively broad set of features, solid performance, and great image quality into an attractive ultracompact package. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 69 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot A610 puts a great feature set in an affordable camera that produces above-average image quality, making it an excellent option for a wide variety of photographers. Read review

Specs: 5 megapixels, 4 x, 35 - 140mm F/2.8, 1/1.8", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 4 x, 28 - 112mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 111 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SD700 IS has practically everything you could want in a compact camera, though you might think the price tag a bit steep. Read review

Specs: Compact, 6 megapixels, 4 x, 35 - 140mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 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, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: A very good compact camera, the 10-megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 nonetheless falls short of its faster, more full-featured, albeit lower-resolution competitors. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 37 - 111mm F/2.8, 1/1.8", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though the S500 is a respectable pocket snapshot camera, its performance and its feature set make it seem creaky next to the competition. Read review

Specs: Compact, 5 megapixels, 3 x, 36 - 108mm F/2.8, 1/1.8", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The TX1's unique design is sure to turn heads, but it's also quite awkward to use, and its still image quality isn't up to Canon's usual standards. Read review

Specs: Compact, 7.1 megapixels, 10 x, 39 - 390mm F/3.5, 1/2.5", CCD, Optical