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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.8 x 23.6mm, CCD, 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:
  0.0 stars

  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: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon EOS Rebel XS is a good entry-level dSLR, but only its photo quality stands out among the competition. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 14.8 x 22.2mm, CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 115 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur digital SLR photographers, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model. Read review

Specs: SLR, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 14.8 x 22.2mm, CMOS

• 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:
  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: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 84 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon D40 is a great transition camera for going from point-and-shoot to your first dSLR. Read review

Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.6 x 23.7mm, CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon 1 J1 is a fine camera, but there's nothing here that screams out "buy it" over similar competitors. It's also on the expensive side for a point-and-shoot upgrader, but has drawbacks for the more advanced user. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 81mm F/3.5, 13.2 x 8.8mm, High Speed AF CMOS

• 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: This addition to the Nikon 1 ILC line features a few tweaks over the J1. Plus, a new lens and dive housing. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 13.2 x 8.8mm, High Speed AF CMOS, Optical

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The new digital camera has a built-in Zink printer for instant 2x3-inch prints. Read review

Specs: 10 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: Relatively unchanged from its predecessor, save the addition of 720p video, the Canon PowerShot G12 remains a very good, more-or-less compact model, designed to please photo enthusiasts. Read review

Specs: 10 megapixels, 5 x, 28 - 140mm F/2.8, 1/1.7", 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 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon EOS Rebel XTi remains a very good first dSLR, but ultimately a disappointing followup to the XT, which cedes its lead to the Nikon D80. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.1 megapixels, 14.8 x 22.2mm, CMOS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Enjoyable to shoot and relatively fast, the Olympus XZ-1 only stumbles when it comes to photo quality, which is very good, but not uniformly excellent as one would expect from this class of camera. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 4 x, 1/1.63", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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

The Bottom Line: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, and it's a better deal than its slightly higher-end sibling, the A330. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.8 x 23.6mm, CCD, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

• 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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 12 x, 1/3", 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: 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: 10.1 megapixels, 2.7 x, 13.2 x 8.8mm, CMOS

• 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: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 57 reviews

The Bottom Line: A nice evolution of the megazoom, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS delivers some improvements over its predecessor and provides an attractive option for megazoom shooters. Read review

Specs: Full body, 10 megapixels, 20 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Yes, the Coolpix S01 is small, and really, that's about all it has going for it. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1/2.9", CCD, Electronic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: There's a lot to like about the Nikon Coolpix P100, but you'll need to keep your photo quality expectations in check to really enjoy it. Read review

Specs: Full body, 10 megapixels, 26 x, 26 - 678mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V has shooting options for solving common snapshot camera issues, but some users still won't be thrilled with the results. Read review

Specs: 10.2 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.4", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite modest improvements in performance and a couple of new features, Nikon's D60 fails to impress and costs more than some competing models. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 15.8 x 23.6mm, CCD, Optical