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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100's compact, elegant design, generally excellent photo quality, bright, fast lens, and speedy performance make a great package if you don't mind spending a little more money. Read review

Specs: Compact, 20.2 megapixels, 3.6 x, 1.0", Exmor CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• 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

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

The Bottom Line: CES sees the introduction of two new entries in the Nikon 1 series, at a new low price, plus a couple of lenses. Read review

Specs: Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lenses, 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 13.2 x 8.8mm, CMOS, Optical

• 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: Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The rugged Nikon Coolpix S30 is a simple, inexpensive point-and-shoot to keep poolside, and doesn't try to be anything more. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1/3", CCD, Electronic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: An especially good option for people who want a relatively inexpensive ILC for shooting video, the Sony Alpha NEX-5N's photo quality's about the same as its cheaper sibling's. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• 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 (POWER 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: It's a great camera choice for high-quality stills and a streamlined shooting design under $800, but the Sony Alpha NEX-5R falls short when it comes to sharing your shots online. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

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

The Bottom Line: Some first impressions of the company's new compact, least expensive interchangeable-lens camera. Read review

Specs: Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera, 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The rugged Nikon Coolpix S30 is a simple, inexpensive point-and-shoot to keep poolside, and doesn't try to be anything more. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1/3", CCD, Electronic

• 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a step-up model that's still pretty compact, the Olympus PEN E-PM1 is a solid, affordable choice. Read review

Specs: 12.3 megapixels, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• 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: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M2 takes quality stills and videos, if you can get past its awkward design. Read review

Specs: Compact, 5.1 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/3.5, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a step-up model that's still pretty compact, the Olympus PEN E-PM1 is a solid, affordable choice. Read review

Specs: 12.3 megapixels, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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

The Bottom Line: Despite a sensor and LCD upgrade, this doesn't seem like a major change from its predecessor. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, 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: It's a great camera choice for high-quality stills and a streamlined shooting design under $800, but the Sony Alpha NEX-5R falls short when it comes to sharing your shots online. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• 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 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: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Samsung NX200's photo quality stands out from the crowd, but its performance and features -- while good -- don't merit its relatively high price. Read review

Specs: 20.3 megapixels, 3 x, 27.7 - 84.7mm F/3.5, 15.7 x 23.5mm, CMOS, 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:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Do a lower price and claimed performance improvements enhance the small-sensored ILC's appeal? Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.4 megapixels, 3 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)