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Introduction
The quality of compact digital cameras is incredibly good these days. It really is possible to take professional quality photographs using a camera that will easily fit into your pocket.
On this page is a brief overview of the top three contenders. All of them take top quality pictures and have more features than most people will ever use. A new model of each of these is released on a regular basis, with small improvements in picture quality, a reduction in shutter lag, or may be a new special effect. If you can afford it, always buy the latest release.
Canon IXUS and PowerShot
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Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS - Digital camera - compact - 6.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 4 x - supported memory: MMC, SD
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Canon Digital IXUS V - Digital camera - 2.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 2 x - supported memory: CF - metallic silver
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Canon PowerShot SD870 IS 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera + 1gb Pro Accessory Kit
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Amazon Price: $359.95 (as of 10/11/2008)
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Canon PowerShot S500 5MP Digital Elph with 3x Optical Zoom
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UNDERWATER WATERPROOF CASE FOR CANON IXUS 30 40 50 55 60 65 300A COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERAS
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Sony Cybershot
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Sony Cybershot DSCW120/B 7.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)
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Sony 2 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (MSX-M2GS) (Retail Package)
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Amazon Price: $15.72 (as of 10/11/2008)
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Sony Cybershot DSCT300/B 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)
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Amazon Price: $274.95 (as of 10/11/2008)
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Sony Cybershot DSCW170/B 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)
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Sony Cybershot DSCW120/P 7.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Pink)
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Fujifilm Finepix S1000fd 10MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom
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Amazon Price: $179.99 (as of 10/11/2008)
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Fujifilm Finepix Z20fd 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Ice Blue)
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Fujifilm Finepix J10 8.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Matte Black)
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Amazon Price: $102.25 (as of 10/11/2008)
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Fujifilm Finepix Z20fd 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Hot Pink)
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Amazon Price: $133.05 (as of 10/11/2008)
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Fujifilm Finepix Z20fd 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Jet Black)
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Amazon Price: $130.72 (as of 10/11/2008)
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happy-jack
I am looking for a good 10 zoom camera and Posted September 23, 2008 |
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merriweather
Nice job covering some of the top consumer camera models! Posted February 28, 2008 |
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Timewarp
I have a Canon S2 IS with the 10x optical zoom is great but wouldn't mind another smaller cam that is easier to carry. Posted August 27, 2007 |
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Janet21
Since you didn't have guestbook on your boat cover lens, I decided to write here instead. :)Congratulations, your lens as been selected as the Featured Lens of the Week in the Got Something to Sell? group! Posted May 21, 2007 |
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JayShaffstall
I swear by my Canon with image stabilization. At high zoom, it's invaluable! Posted May 15, 2007 |
