The Nikon Coolpix S630 is a small 12-megapixel point-and-shoot that offers a 7x zoom. It is an easy-to-use camera with a good control scheme, and very strong overall still image quality. However, it struggled in our video testing.

The Nikon Coolpix S630 is an eminently respectable point-and-shoot camera. While not heavy on controls, its still image quality was excellent, with low noise, above average color accuracy, and minimal lens distortion. Where the camera faltered was its ...

Casio has managed to squeeze the extremely high-speed photography and slow-motion video into the EX-FC100, which takes 9-megapixel images (or 6 megapixels at 30 frames per second) and records video at up to 1000 frames per second. While it had some ...

The Casio Exilim EX-FC100 is an utter speed demon of a camera, to the extent we're tempted to put chrome rims and a spoiler on it. The ability to capture still photographs at 30 frames per second, and slow-motion video at up to 1000 fps, in a far more ...

The Canon PowerShot SD970 IS is a capable 12.1-megapixel point and shoot with a 5x zoom. We found image quality was consistently very good, and movies shot at 720p were impressive.

when shooting videos. The combination of a fast-scrolling control dial and a traditional four-way controller offers a winning combination of speedy navigation when you want it and precision.movement when you need it

The Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR is a camera with a new generation of image sensor that offers special modes for reducing image noise or improving dynamic range.We found the camera produced attractive images, but struggled in burst-mode speed and video ...

The Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR is a camera that offers a tantalizing hint at a possible future technology. The new EXR sensor has the potential to be very useful, as many current cameras keep adding megapixels to the detriment of image quality. The ...

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900, priced at $379.99 captures 12-megapixel images and HD video. However, photos tended to be noisy, and the small lens produced major distortion and chromatic aberration problems.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 is a gorgeous camera with some strong points, but also a number of glaring flaws. The camera's most obvious strength is its size and design. At only 2/3 of an inch thick, and with a sleek sliding cover, it's very easy on ...

Introduction The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900, priced at $379.99, is a new entry in the stylish and slim T line of cameras. It has a 4x optical zoom lens, records 12-megapixel images, and HD video at 1280x720 resolution. The primary interface is a 3.5 ...

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 is a gorgeous camera with some strong points, but also a number of glaring flaws. The camera's most obvious strength is its size and design. At only 2/3 of an inch thick, and with a sleek sliding cover, it's very easy on ...

The Olympus E-30 is a new 12-megapixel, mid-range SLR that introduces Art filters to modify your photographs in interesting ways. While we were impressed by the sharpness and good image stabilization of this $1200 camera, it did poorly in our lab tests.

, though performance in these areas is still problematic. Ther E-30 had some decent results with resolution and image stabilization, and has potential for very specific situations. For example, its good performance under bright natural light, ...

The Sony A900 is the company's powerful attempt to compete with the big boys with a full-frame $2999, 24.6-megapixel resolution SLR. There are some features notably absent, though, and our lab testing turned up problems with color accuracy and image ...

The 24.6-megapixel Sony A900 is a high-res, high-performance and high-priced camera, selling for $2999 for the body alone. There are several impressive specs, including maximum 5 frame per second burst shooting at full resolution and an excellent ...

Introduction For the first time, Pentax has dipped its toes into the ultra-zoom category with the X70, which offers an impressive 24x zoom, shoots at 12-megapixel resolution and uses CCD-shfit stabilization to help prevent camera shake. The ...

• Fast lens with massive zoom • Good manual controls • Easy modes for beginners • Wide variety of editing controls • HD video at only 15fps • Possibly short battery life • Low quality EVF

Introduction Panasonic's DMC-FS25 is an entry level 12.1-megapixel point-and-shoot with a 5x zoom lens and 3-inch LCD. The camera looks professional, if a bit generic. The simple design might make it a good pick for beginners, especially with the very ...

• jWell constructed body • Portability • Easily accessible demo modes • Plain aesthetics • Lack of manual controls • Button placement makes setting difficult while shooting