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The Bottom Line: The ultracompact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 packs impressive performance and image quality into a sexy little camera body, but its touchy touch screen left us a tad teed.

Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display, 31 MB - Integrated

The Bottom Line: The ultracompact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 packs impressive performance and image quality into a sexy little camera body, but its touchy touch screen left us a tad teed.

Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display, 31 MB - Integrated

The Bottom Line: Though still a solid camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200's touch-sensitive LCD and lower image quality present a step back from its excellent predecessor.

Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in LCD display, 31 MB - Integrated

The Bottom Line: Nikon's S10 has some decent features, including a really nice lens, but it doesn't live up to its potential and can't compete with similarly priced superzooms.

Specs: 6 megapixels, 10 x, 2.5 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: Sony's Cyber Shot DSC-T10 delivers an attractive pocket camera with decent image quality, this time in multiple colors, too.

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 56 MB - Integrated

The Bottom Line: With a big 10X zoom lens and optical image stabilization, Panasonic's DMC-TZ1 looks enticing, but image-quality issues keep it from making the grade.

Specs: 5 megapixels, 10 x, 2.5 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: Low-light shooters will love that the Fujifilm FinePix F30's screen actually lets you see through the darkness and that its high ISOs produce usable photos with acceptable levels of noise.

Specs: Compact, 6.3 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: Serious shooters who don't mind the Fujifilm FinePix S7000's heft will get a powerful zoom, a smorgasbord of features, and good photos.

Specs: 6.3 megapixels, 6 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - XD-Picture Card

The Bottom Line: A 6X optical zoom makes this a versatile snapshooter's camera, but its quirks will annoy more-advanced photographers.

Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 6 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - XD-Picture Card

The Bottom Line: Outdoor enthusiasts and snorkelers looking for a rugged yet stylish point-and-shoot will appreciate the U60's take-anywhere, waterproof design.

Specs: Compact, 2 megapixels, 1 x, 1 in LCD display, 1 x 8 MB - Memory Stick