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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS' wider, longer lens, a few much-needed design tweaks, and excellent photo quality add up to one pretty great compact megazoom. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.3", BSI-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 1 review

The Bottom Line: It has its limitations, but the Canon PowerShot SX500 IS is a good choice for zoom addicts on a budget. Read review

Specs: Full body, 16 megapixels, 30 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you simply must have the longest zoom in the room, the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS satisfies. Read review

Specs: Full body, 12.1 megapixels, 50 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!

The Bottom Line: New processor leads to less noise at higher ISOs and faster performance. Read review

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

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a nice, simple ultracompact for use indoors and out, you'll want to strongly consider the Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is a good, inexpensive travel-zoom option for those wanting more control over results or who are just getting into photography and don't want to empty their wallets. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 16 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (Dynamic Image Stabilizer)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot G15 continues the G-series tradition of solid advanced compacts, but doesn't rank as best in class by any particular measure. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.7", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Nice photo quality, improved autofocus performance, and a very compact design make the Canon PowerShot S110 a solid option if you're looking for something between a point-and-shoot and an enthusiast compact. But if you can find them cheaper, the S100 or S95 are still good alternatives. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.7", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

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, Electronic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're after a wide and long lens and excellent photo quality, the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is a standout. In features, design, and performance, though, it's a bit lacking. Read review

Specs: Full body, 12.1 megapixels, 35 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, 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:
  3.0 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, 1/3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If a long lens, AA batteries, and some creative control over your photos are what you're after, the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is a good choice. That is, as long as you don't mind it being painfully slow. Read review

Specs: 14.1 megapixels, 12 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!

The Bottom Line: At CES 2013, Canon debuts a pocket camera seemingly aimed at stealing back snapshooters lost to smartphones. Read review

Specs: Compact digital camera, 12.1 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS' wider, longer lens, a few much-needed design tweaks, and excellent photo quality add up to one pretty great compact megazoom. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

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

• 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is a good, inexpensive travel-zoom option for those wanting more control over results or who are just getting into photography and don't want to empty their wallets. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 16 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (Dynamic Image Stabilizer)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS' wider, longer lens, a few much-needed design tweaks, and excellent photo quality add up to one pretty great compact megazoom. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot S100 is a generally great little camera for advanced shooters who don't mind slowing down a bit from a dSLR. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.7", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as you're not in a hurry and your subject is stationary, the Canon PowerShot A1200 is an excellent little camera for the money. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Electronic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a point-and-shoot camera with a 35x zoom lens. As long as you're not expecting much more than that, it's a very good megazoom. Read review

Specs: Full body, 14.1 megapixels, 35 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: Ultracompact, 16.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The budget-friendly Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a solid, compact megazoom for those who prize creative control and photo quality more than fast shooting performance or a small, lightweight design. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 16 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