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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:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 61 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SD750 has an attractive design, large LCD, and excellent photo quality for an ultracompact. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.1 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 97 reviews

The Bottom Line: Small size, excellent image quality, and a solid, though not extensive, feature set make the SD1000 a great choice for a compact camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.1 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: A bright, wide-angle lens and a high-sensitivity sensor add up to very good low-light photos and fast performance for the Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3.8 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though its feature set is light, the Canon PowerShot A490 is a very good choice for anyone on a tight budget who still wants excellent photo quality. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 3.3 x, 1/2.3", CCD

• 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:
  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: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 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: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 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, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot A495 is a bargain for anyone concerned more with photo quality than features. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 3.3 x, 1/2.3", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 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, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot A480 may be a basic low-priced compact camera, but at least it takes good photos. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 3.3 x, 1/2.3", CCD

• 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 162 reviews

The Bottom Line: The high-speed capture, very good image quality, and manual exposure controls of this low-cost Canon will appeal to snapshot photographers who like to get creative. Read review

Specs: Compact, 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1/2.7", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: Decent image quality and a well-rounded snapshot feature set make the high-performance ultracompact Canon PowerShot SD450 one of the better choices in the current Digital Elph lineup. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 5 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD

• 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 85 reviews

The Bottom Line: The SD400's improved image quality makes this high-performance ultracompact one of the better choices in the current Canon Digital Elph lineup. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 5 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: For the money, you'd have a hard time finding a better snapshot camera. Read review

Specs: 7.1 megapixels, 3.4 x, 1/2.5", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 95 reviews

The Bottom Line: A very well-designed, 7-megapixel snapshot camera. Just don't look for advanced controls. Read review

Specs: Compact, 7.1 megapixels, 3 x, 37 - 111mm F/2.8, 1/1.8", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot A480 may be a basic low-priced compact camera, but at least it takes good photos. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 3.3 x, 1/2.3", CCD

• 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: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot A495 is a bargain for anyone concerned more with photo quality than features. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 3.3 x, 1/2.3", CCD

• 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: A solid ultracompact, the SD770 IS nevertheless faces stiff competition from its closely priced line mates, the cheaper SD1100 IS and the better SD790 IS. Read review

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