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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's SX120 IS pocket megazoom falls behind the competition in every aspect except photo quality. Read review

Specs: 10 megapixels, 10 x, 36 - 360mm 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: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The fast-shooting Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 is a slick, feature-laden ultracompact, but its price doesn't guarantee perfection. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.4", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is a decent budget megazoom that can deliver very nice outdoor shots, but its photo quality falls short in other respects. Read review

Specs: 8.1 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

Specs: Compact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1/2.5", CCD, Electronic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's not as feature-laden as higher-end models, but the Cyber-shot W120 offers plenty of style and substance for the price. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

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, 1/2.4", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 16 reviews

Specs: Compact, 7 megapixels, 3 x, 36 - 108mm F/2.7, 1/2.5", CCD, Electronic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: This camera's low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesn't have many bells or whistles. Read review

Specs: Compact, 7.1 megapixels, 4 x, 35 - 140mm F/2.6, 1/2.5", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Olympus FE 170's price is hard to beat; its performance, not so much. Read review

Specs: Compact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/3.1, 1/2.5", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750 is a convenient, budget-friendly pocket camera that takes pictures--just not very good ones. Read review

Specs: Compact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's not as feature-laden as higher-end models, but the Cyber-shot W120 offers plenty of style and substance for the price. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this sub-$200 shooter a worthwhile pick. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 44 reviews

The Bottom Line: A 6X optical zoom makes this a versatile snapshooter's camera, but its quirks will annoy more-advanced photographers. Read review

Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 6 x, 38 - 228mmmm F/2.8, 1/2.7", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Full body, 8.1 megapixels, 12 x, 36 - 432mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD, Optical

• 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: While it takes good pictures and it's nice to be able to access private Wi-Fi access points, the lack of a browser keeps this camera from rising to the next level. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/3.3, 1/2.5", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Quick shooting and generally good picture quality make the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90 a solid choice. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: This inexpensive, simple HP Photosmart M537 digital camera is easy to use, but its pictures aren't so easy on the eyes. Read review

Specs: Compact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 34 - 102mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.5", CCD

• 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: Loaded with convenience features including a near-ludicrous 37 scene-shooting options, the Casio Exilim EX-Z250 is the auto-lovers' ultracompact. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 9.1 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.5", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: Less expensive than the flagship Cyber Shot DSC-S90 but sharing many of its features and capabilities, the entry-level Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S40 provides a good value in a point-and-shoot camera. Read review

Specs: Compact, 4.1 megapixels, 3 x, 32 - 96mm F/2.8, 1/2.7", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix L5 mixes simple operation with a couple of cool features, but slow performance and iffy image quality make this camera a poor choice. Read review

Specs: Compact, 7.2 megapixels, 5 x, 38 - 190mm F/2.9, 1/2.5", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: Olympus' SP-550UZ has great ergonomics, but disappointingly slow performance and soft, noisy images drag it down. Read review

Specs: Full body, 7.1 megapixels, 18 x, 28 - 504mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• 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, 1/2.4", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T5 features improvements over its T7 sibling, as well as much better value, its image quality still doesn't match the camera's other attributes. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 5.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S200 digital camera looks pretty and will fit almost anywhere, but it just doesn't take very good photos. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.1 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/3.1, 1/2.5", CCD, Electronic