Best 10 megapixel (or greater) digital cameras
For most people, high-resolution cameras like these are overkill; a 7-megapixel model generally provides more than enough pixels for most snapshot photographers. With a resolution of 10, 12, or who-knows-how-many-more megapixels, though, you get a lot of leeway for cropping and enlarging your prints, which comes in handy if you take a really good shot, or a really bad one.
Canon PowerShot G9
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
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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.
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Canon's SD950 IS looks great and can take very nice images, but the digital camera's whopping 12 megapixels will leave you waiting between shots.
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Performance issues aside, the Canon PowerShot A650 IS combines large, good-looking photos and a generous feature set into a fine midrange shooter.
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The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd should please most snapshooters and its above-average exposure controls should appeal to advanced photographers, too.
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The Canon PowerShot G7 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who've ruled out a budget dSLR.
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If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
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A solid compact snapshooter, the Canon PowerShot SD890 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared with its predecessors and line-mates.
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The Samsung NV11 can produce some very nice-looking pictures, but its unique interface isn't for everyone.
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If you absolutely must have a 12-megapixel compact camera, the DMC-FX100 isn't a bad choice, but you can find better performing cameras with lower pixel counts for the same money.
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