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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: It has its limitations, but the Canon PowerShot SX500 IS is a good choice for zoom addicts on a budget. Read review

Specs: Full body, 16 megapixels, 30 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a nice, simple ultracompact for use indoors and out, you'll want to strongly consider the Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: For those who want more camera than their smartphone offers without sacrificing the easy sharing, the Samsung WB250F Smart Camera is a good, affordable choice. Read review

Specs: Long Zoom Smart Camera, 14.2 megapixels, 18 x, 1/2.33", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though nothing extraordinary, the Nikon Coolpix L610 is a decent entry-level compact camera that shoots slightly above its price. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 14 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: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A speedy little camera with a long lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 performs beyond its tiny price tag. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 14.1 megapixels, 10 x, 25 - 250mm F/3.1, 1/2.33", MOS, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

• 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 SX160 IS is a good, inexpensive travel-zoom option for those wanting more control over results or who are just getting into photography and don't want to empty their wallets. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 16 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (Dynamic Image Stabilizer)

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

The Bottom Line: Canon's Elph series is still pretty lean, but the new 330 HS is a necessary piece to stay competitive. Read review

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Nikon concentrates on its Nikon 1 system at CES 2013, keeping its point-and-shoot announcements to just one 12x zoom Coolpix. Read review

Specs: Compact Digital Camera, 16 megapixels, 12 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

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

Specs: Full body, 16 megapixels, 30 x, 1/2.3", CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A nice feature set and a long lens make the Fujifilm FinePix S4200 one of the better megazoom cameras available for those on a budget. Read review

Specs: Full body, 14 megapixels, 24 x, 24 - 576mm F/3.1, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Though Sony's CES 2013 camera announcements aren't showstoppers, its one CMOS-based model shows the features coming when the rest of the lineup gets refreshed. Read review

Specs: Compact zoom digital camera, 16.2 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Through the entire range of its 25-600mm lens, the Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a bright f2.8 maximum aperture. Oh, and Panasonic announced a couple other megazooms, too. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 21 x, 1/2.33", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: A nice feature set and a long lens make the Fujifilm FinePix S4500 one of the better megazoom cameras available for those on a budget. Read review

Specs: Full body, 14 megapixels, 30 x, 24 - 720mm F/3.1, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix L810 offers a lot of specs at a low price. If you need fast shooting performance, though, you'll need to spend more money. Read review

Specs: Full body, 16.1 megapixels, 26 x, 22.5 - 585mm F/3.1, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The compact Nikon Coolpix S9300 is a good choice for anyone after a pure point-and-shoot experience and a long zoom lens. But, depending on needs, you might want to wait for a price drop. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 18 x, 25 - 450mm F/3.5, 1/2.3", BSI-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: In the face of stiff competition, the Nikon Coolpix S6300 is an above average point-and-shoot made slightly better by a low price, simple operation, and nice features. Read review

Specs: Compact, 16 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is a good, inexpensive travel-zoom option for those wanting more control over results or who are just getting into photography and don't want to empty their wallets. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 16 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (Dynamic Image Stabilizer)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're after an inexpensive ultracompact with good low-light photos, the Canon PowerShot Elph 100 HS is one to get. But you'd better act fast. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 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 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The GE X500 megazoom is a very good value as long as you understand its photo and performance limitations. Read review

Specs: Full body, 16 megapixels, 15 x, 27 - 405mm F/3.0, CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The rugged Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a fine choice for shallow water or dry land adventures -- just make sure you have plenty of light. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If a long lens, AA batteries, and some creative control over your photos are what you're after, the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is a good choice. That is, as long as you don't mind it being painfully slow. Read review

Specs: 14.1 megapixels, 12 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is an excellent little camera that doesn't sacrifice features and performance for size. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 18.2 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as you're not in a hurry and your subject is stationary, the Canon PowerShot A1200 is an excellent little camera for the money. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Electronic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The budget-friendly Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a solid, compact megazoom for those who prize creative control and photo quality more than fast shooting performance or a small, lightweight design. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 12 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical