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• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: More point-and-shoot than dSLR in terms of features and performance than some competing high-end megazooms, the Nikon Coolpix P520 is a very good camera for those after a big zoom range, better control over results, and fine picture quality. Read review

Specs: 18.1 megapixels, 42 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: A lot of camera, both in lens and features, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is a solid choice for point-and-shoot users looking to do a little more than that. Read review

Specs: Full body, 18.2 megapixels, 30 x, 27 - 810mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20's 20x zoom lens might be the main attraction, but the camera is all-around excellent. Read review

Specs: 14.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.33", MOS, Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode)

• 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS combines a bright lens, a high-sensitivity, high-speed sensor, and some nice extras to make it a top rugged compact camera. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While it's not the best in any particular aspect, and you probably don't want to use it for video, the Olympus PEN E-PL3 offers an excellent balance of size, features, performance, and photo quality for the money. Read review

Specs: 12.3 megapixels, 34mm F/2.8, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: It's a solid enthusiast "compact" that will please a lot of shooters, but the Nikon Coolpix P7700 doesn't quite deliver at midrange ISO sensitivities and its image-processing overhead might annoy impatient photographers. Read review

Specs: 12.2 megapixels, 7.1 x, 1/1.7", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• 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 Fujifilm XF1 is one of the nicest-looking point-and-shoots available and it performs well, too. But its photos and features might not please some enthusiasts. Read review

Specs: 12 megapixels, 4 x, 2/3", EXR-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though some people may be disappointed by the camera's still relatively small sensor, the fast lens is arguably a more important advantage. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 3.8 x, 1/1.7", MOS, Optical (POWER O.I.S.)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Fujifilm's FinePix HS30EXR is a capable megazoom for those who like the controls of an SLR, but not the expense and weight of one. Read review

Specs: Full body, 16 megapixels, 30 x, 24 - 720mm F/2.8, 1/2", BSI EXR CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: The new Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS is prepared to go down to 50 feet underwater. Read review

Specs: 12 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, 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 Fujifilm XF1 is one of the nicest-looking point-and-shoots available and it performs well, too. But its photos and features might not please some enthusiasts. Read review

Specs: 12 megapixels, 4 x, 2/3", EXR-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: 20.3 megapixels, 2.5 x, 15.7 x 23.5mm, CMOS

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Compact Camera, 18.1 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.3", MOS, Optical (HYBRID O.I.S. +)

• 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: With capable, speedy performance, and a friendly but powerful interface, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 is a good choice for people looking to upgrade from a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3 x, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

• 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix P500 improves on its predecessor's features and shooting performance, but its photos and video quality still aren't as good as the rest of the package. Read review

Specs: Full body, 12.1 megapixels, 36 x, 22.5 - 810mm F/3.4, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• 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: For snapshooters looking to enter the world of connected cameras, the 21x zoom Samsung WB850F is a good place to start. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 21 x, BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Nikon updates its higher-end Coolpix P series with a camera that targets serious shooters a little better than its predecessor. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.2 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.7", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: More point-and-shoot than dSLR in terms of features and performance than some competing high-end megazooms, the Nikon Coolpix P520 is a very good camera for those after a big zoom range, better control over results, and fine picture quality. Read review

Specs: 18.1 megapixels, 42 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its shortcomings, notably its weak JPEG processing, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 delivers an excellent all-around shooting experience--fastest in its class, full featured, and capable of shooting some very nice photos. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 3.8 x, 1/1.63", CCD, Optical (POWER O.I.S.)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Just one feature differentiates Sony's two 20x compact megazooms. Read review

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

• 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 Samsung NX210's raw photos and the shooting experience it provides distinguish it from competitors, but it's slower than it should be and JPEG photos don't match the rest of the field. Read review

Specs: 20.3 megapixels, 3 x, 15.7 x 23.5mm, CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: Nikon updates its higher-end Coolpix P series with a camera that targets serious shooters a little better than its predecessor. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.2 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.7", BSI-CMOS, Optical