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What are the best point and shoot digital
cameras? There are many excellent models
available so choosing one that is right
for you can be a major headache. But it
shouldn't be.
One could argue that if you could afford
it, then spend a fortune buying the 'bestest
of the best' digital camera and use it on
the Auto mode all the time. The problem
with this reasoning is that many 'prosumer'
digital cameras give worse results
in Auto mode than some of the best point
and shoot digital cameras. This is because
the more advanced digital cameras give you
more options and expect you to set these
yourself. A point-and-shoot digital camera
has most of these options defaulted so as
to give you the best results in most of
the common picture-taking situations.
A good point and shoot digital camera will
take good pictures in Auto mode in most
situations. No need to set shutter speed
or aperture; white balance is automatic,
thus saving you from having to figure out
how to set color balance indoors vs. outdoors;
and even film speed is automatically adjusted
to ensure proper exposure in low-light situations.
The following digital cameras are for those
who desire a point and shoot digital camera.
Our list of the best point and shoot digital
cameras is by no means complete, and we
plan to add to/update it as new models come
along. Click on a camera to view its QuickFact™
Sheet. A separate window will open to
make it easier to navigate back and forth.
So, let this page be the starting point
of your research. Read the QuickFact™
Sheet of each camera for more information
and our Buyer's
Guide to help you narrow
down your choice (Warning: some elbow
grease required).
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Canon
PowerShot SD550 Digital ELPH
7.1 megapixels
3x optical zoom
more...
89.5W × 57.0H ×27.4D
mm /
3.52W × 2.24H × 1.08D
in.
170 g / 6 oz.
MSRP: US$499.95
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Canon
PowerShot SD30
5.0 megapixels
2.4x optical zoom
more...
96.1W × 45.1H ×23.9D mm
/
3.78W × 1.78H × 0.94D in.
105g / 3.7 oz.
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Canon
PowerShot A400
3.2 megapixels
2.2x optical zoom
more...
107 (W) x 53.4 (H) x 36.8 (D) mm
/
4.2 (W) x 2.1 (H) x 1.4 (D) in.
165 g / 5.8 oz.
MSRP: US$179.99 / CAD$350
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Fuji
FinePix F50fd
12.0 megapixels
3.0x optical zoom
more...
92.5W × 59.2H × 22.9D mm /
3.6W × 2.3H × 0.9D in.
155 g
/
5.4 oz.
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Fuji
FinePix F480
8.2 megapixels
4.0x optical zoom
more...
95.6W × 55.4H × 23.0D mm /
3.8W × 2.2H × 0.9D in.
140 g / 4.9 oz
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Kodak
EasyShare LS753 Zoom
5.0 megapixels
2.8x optical zoom
more...
108 (W) x 49 (H) x 30 (D) mm /
4.3 (W) x 1.9 (H) x 1.2 (D) in.
165g / 5.8 oz
MSRP: US$399.95
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Leica
D-Lux
3.2 megapixels
3x optical zoom
more...
121 (W) x 52 (H) x 34 (D) mm
180 g
MSRP: US$
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Minolta
DiMAGE Xg
3.2 megapixels
3x optical zoom
more...
85.5 (W) x 67 (H) x 20 (D) mm /
3.37 (W) x 2.64 (H) x 0.79 (D) in.
120 g / 4.3 oz.
MSRP: US$
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Nikon
Coolpix 5200
5.1 megapixels
3x optical zoom
more...
88 (W) x 50 (H) x 36.5 (D) mm /
3.5 (W) x 2 (H) x 1.4 (D) in.
155 g / 5.5 oz
MSRP: US$499.95
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Nikon
Coolpix 4800
4.0 megapixels
8.3x optical zoom
more...
106W x 66H x 54D mm /
4.2W x 2.6H x 2.2D in.
255 g / 9 oz.
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Nikon
Coolpix 3700
3.2 megapixels
3x optical zoom
more...
95.5W x 50H x 31D mm /
3.8W x 2.0H x 1.2D in.
130 g / 4.6 oz.
MSRP: US$399.95
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Nikon
Coolpix 4100
4.0 megapixels
3x optical zoom
more...
88 (W) x 65 (H) x 38 (D) /
3.5 (W) x 2.6 (H) x 1.5 (D) in.
140g / 4.9 oz.
MSRP: US$299.95
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Olympus
Stylus 410 Digital
4.0 megapixels
3x optical zoom
more...
99 (W) x 56 (H) x 33.5 (D) mm /
3.9 (W) x 2.2 (H) x 1.3 (D) in.
159 g / 5.6 oz.
MSRP: US$399.99 / CAD$499.95
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Olympus
Stylus Verve Digital
4.0 megapixels
zx optical zoom
more...
95 (W) x 55.5 (H) x 27.5 (D) mm /
3.74 (W) x 2.18 (H) x 1.08 (D) in.
115 g / 3.7 oz.
MSRP: US$349.99 / CAD$469.95 / UK£249
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Olympus
D-395 Digital
3.2 megapixels
No optical zoom
more...
110 (W) x 62 (H) x 37.5 (D) mm /
4.3 (W) x 2.4 (H) x 1.5 (D) in.
154 g / 5.4 oz.
MSRP: US$149 / CAD$199.95
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Panasonic
Lumix DMC-FZ5
5.0 megapixels
Leica 12x optical zoom with image
stabilization
more...
108W x 68.4H x 84.8D mm /
4.25W x 2.69H x 3.34D in.
326 g / 0.72 lbs
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Panasonic
Lumix DMC-FX30
- 7.2 MP (1/2.5-inch CCD)
- 3.6x optical zoom with image stabilization
- 28–100 mm f/2.8(W)–f/5.6(T)
- 2.5-in. LCD monitor (207K)
- Movie 640 x 480 (30 fps)
more...
94.9W x 51.9H x 22.0D mm /
3.74W x 2.04H x 0.87D in.
132 g / 0.29 lb
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Pentax
Optio S4
3.2 megapixels
3x optical zoom
more...
83 (W) x 52 (H) x 20 (D) mm /
3.3 (W) x 2.0 (H) x 0.8 (D) in.
115 g / 4.1 oz. (with battery and
SD memory card)
MSRP: US$399.99
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Sony DSC-W55
Cyber-shot
7.2 megapixels
3x optical zoom (38 - 114 mm)
2.5-in. LCD (115K)
Auto, P, Scene Modes
more...
89W x 57H x 23D mm /
3 1/2W x 2 1/4H x 7/8D in.
116g / 4.2 oz.
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Sony DSC-W35
Cyber-shot
7.2 megapixels
3x optical zoom (38 - 114 mm)
2.0-in. LCD (85K)
Auto, P, Scene Modes
more...
89W x 57H x 23D mm /
3 1/2W x 2 1/4H x 7/8D in.
116g / 4.2 oz.
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Sony DSC-S700
Cyber-shot
7.2 megapixels
3x optical zoom (35 - 105 mm)
2.4-in. LCD (112K)
Auto, P, Scene Modes
more...
91W x 61H x 26.5D mm /
3-9/16W x 2-3/8H x 1-1/16D in.
149g / 5.3 oz
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Sony DSC-S650
Cyber-shot
7.2 megapixels
3x optical zoom (35 - 105 mm)
2.0-in. LCD (115K)
Auto, P, Scene Modes
more...
91W x 61H x 26.5D mm /
3-9/16W x 2-3/8H x 1-1/16D in.
130g / 4.6 oz
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Not sure which one to buy? Want a digital
camera that gives you a bit more control?
Check out our Buyer's
Guide.
