(Sep 04, 2008)
Lori Grunin
Senior Editor
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.
Price: $439.99 - $500.11 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 11, 2007
Excellent
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (silver)
Part smart-looking snapshot camera, part 4GB portable digital photo album, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 will satisfy those who like showing off their pictures as much as they like taking them.
Price: $399.99 - $399.99 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 18, 2008
Excellent
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Canon PowerShot SD790 IS
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.
Price: $249.99 - $349.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 8, 2008
Very good
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Canon PowerShot SD950 IS
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.
Price: $259.95 - $399.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 19, 2007
Very good
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Canon PowerShot A650 IS
Performance issues aside, the Canon PowerShot A650 IS combines large, good-looking photos and a generous feature set into a fine midrange shooter.
Price: $328.90 - $419.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 17, 2007
Very good
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Fujifilm FinePix F50fd
The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd should please most snapshooters and its above-average exposure controls should appeal to advanced photographers, too.
Price: $185.95 - $293.87 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 9, 2007
Very good
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50K (black)
If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
Price: $552.25 - $552.25 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 20, 2006
Very good
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Canon PowerShot SD890 IS
A solid compact snapshooter, the Canon PowerShot SD890 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared with its predecessors and line-mates.
Price: $294.95 - $408.68 (check prices)
Review date: May 13, 2008
Very good
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Samsung NV11
The Samsung NV11 can produce some very nice-looking pictures, but its unique interface isn't for everyone.
Price: $189.95 - $239.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 2, 2007
Very good
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 (silver)
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.
Price: $288.81 - $319.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 12, 2007
Very good
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