2 to 3 megapixels Digital cameras

The Bottom Line: The GoPro Digital Hero 3 is a cool idea that could be fun if you're swimming, but it's not useful for much else.

Specs: Compact, 3 megapixels, None., 32 MB - Integrated

Editors' Take: The Canon PowerShot A410 is the PowerShot A400 with a new body and a slightly longer zoom.

Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 16 MB - MultiMediaCard

The Bottom Line: Very good image quality for a 3.2-megapixel camera along with a full complement of manual and automated exposure controls make this a bargain purchase for the ambitious photographer.

Specs: Compact, 3.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1.8 in LCD display, 16 MB - MultiMediaCard

The Bottom Line: It's ultracompact and equipped with highly versatile scene modes, but the Casio Exilim EX-S100's average image quality and limited LCD are significant flaws.

Specs: Ultracompact, 3.2 megapixels, 2.8 x, 2 in LCD display, - Integrated

The Bottom Line: This very simple, inexpensive little camera does an acceptable job, but don't get too excited about its Bluetooth abilities.

Specs: Compact, 2 megapixels, 1.6 in LCD display, - Integrated

The Bottom Line: This affordable and easy-to-use digital camera will make picture-taking and picture-sharing simple, even for entry-level users.

Specs: 3.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1.6 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: This svelte snapshot camera's extended continuous-shooting ability sets a high performance standard, although its image quality is average.

Specs: Ultracompact, 3 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 16 MB - SD Memory Card

The Bottom Line: This uniquely styled Konica Minolta Dimage Z10 megazoom isn't tops in any single category, but it offers pretty good bang for the buck.

Specs: Full body, 3.2 megapixels, 8 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 16 MB - SD Memory Card

The Bottom Line: The appeal of this budget-priced snapshot camera is diminished by its lack of an optical zoom.

Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 1.5 in LCD display, 1 x 16 MB - XD-Picture Card

The Bottom Line: With few bells and whistles and good image quality, this point-and-shoot camera meets the basic needs of novice photographers.

Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 16 MB - XD-Picture Card