Editors' Top Cameras
updated June 5, 2006

Want to go digital and still have some cash left over to pay the rent? All of these cameras are widely available for less than $300, and they're not the subpar bargain models of yesteryear either. -- Lori Grunin, senior editor

Editors' Top Cameras:

Budget cameras

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Budget cameras

Cameras	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Canon PowerShot A610 Released: 09/15/2005	7.4 Very good	$599	The Canon PowerShot A610 puts a great feature set in an affordable camera that produces above-average image quality, making it an excellent option for a wide variety of photographers. Specs: 5 megapixels, 4 x, 2 in LCD display , 16 MB - SD Memory Card

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600 Released: 12/06/2005	7.0 Very good	Email me when product is available	Solid high-ISO performance and a relatively wide-angle view are among the features that make the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600 a versatile budget-priced 6-megapixel camera for casual snapshooters. Specs: Compact , 6 megapixels, 3 x, 2 in LCD display , 30 MB - Integrated

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W50 (silver) Released: 02/13/2006	6.8 Good	$499	It's not very flexible, and it's not for low light shots, but the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W50 is still a solid ultracompact camera. Specs: Ultracompact , 6 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 (silver) Released: 02/15/2006	6.8 Good	$349	Want an ultracompact that doesn't sacrifice image quality? This little gem may meet your needs. But don't count on the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W30's ISO 1,000 sensitivity. Specs: Ultracompact , 6 megapixels, 3 x, 2 in LCD display

Canon PowerShot A530 Released: 03/07/2006	6.8 Good	$299	The Canon PowerShot A530 is a solid budget camera that could use a shot of adrenaline. Specs: Compact , 5 megapixels, 4 x, 1.8 in LCD display

Canon PowerShot A520 Released: 03/15/2005	6.8 Good	$359	Strong image quality and a good mixture of manual and automated exposure controls make the Canon PowerShot A520 a low-cost option for snapshooters and enthusiasts alike. Specs: Compact , 4 megapixels, 4 x, 1.8 in LCD display , 16 MB - MultiMediaCard