Best budget digital cameras
Canon PowerShot A1200 (silver)
As long as you're not in a hurry and your subject is stationary, the Canon PowerShot A1200 is an excellent little camera for the money.
Price: $85.09 - $112.94 (check prices)
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Samsung SH100
If you like all the photo apps for your smartphone camera but miss having an optical zoom, the Samsung SH100 is the point-and-shoot for you.
Price: $98.99 - $179.00 (check prices)
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS (Silver)
The Canon PowerShot A3300 IS offers up nice features and excellent photos while staying simple and affordable.
Price: $99.00 - $179.99 (check prices)
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS (silver)
If you're after an inexpensive ultracompact with good low-light photos, the Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS is one to get. But you'd better act fast.
Price: $108.95 - $179.99 (check prices)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 (Black)
Simple and satisfying, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FH25 is an excellent point-and-shoot value.
Price: $128.95 - $185.20 (check prices)
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 (Black)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 is a tiny and light ultracompact capable of taking nice photos with little to no effort.
Price: $129.00 - $159.99 (check prices)
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ300 (Silver)
Fujifilm offers a very good value with the compact megazoom FinePix JZ300, but you'll have to be a little forgiving of its photos.
Price: $121.12 (check prices)
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Nikon Coolpix S570 (black)
The Nikon Coolpix S570 is a respectable ultracompact camera, despite average point-and-shoot performance and some high-ISO overpromising.
Price: $124.98 - $199.95 (check prices)
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Canon PowerShot A800 (Black)
Considering its bargain price, you'll get excellent photos from the Canon PowerShot A800. Just don't expect anything more than that and you'll be fine.
Price: $67.99 - $92.94 (check prices)
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Canon PowerShot A2200 (Red)
The Canon PowerShot A2200 is a solid point-and-shoot for basic snapshot needs with just enough extras to make it worth its price.
Price: $79.00 - $141.94 (check prices)
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Kodak EasyShare M580 (blue)
The Kodak EasyShare M580 is a solid value for snapshooters in need of a versatile lens in a pocketable package.
Price: $79.99 - $99.99 (check prices)
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