and its 60fps still shooting ability. Whether by accident or design, Canon's recipe must work as the company claims to have moved over 22 million units worldwide in the first 10 years since the ELPH nameplate reached the market in May 1996

Small and sleek ; Many color options ; Great Autofocus performance ; Good megapixel-to-CCD range ; ISO settings perform well

Still has an optical viewfinder, sacrificing space ; Mode picking is hard to find within interface ; LCD screen does not repel scratches and smudges as advertised ; Magnified images show graininess and noise

This digital ELPH camera comes in a variety of colors for the fashion-savvy, and has plenty of options available for the serious shutterbug. While it is a relatively simple camera when compared to a DSLR, the unit is well-equipped to handle everyday ...

Casio has found a niche in the market with their High Speed EXILIM family. The Casio Exilim EX-FS10 is one of the newest members of this clan, and it captures high speed movies at up to 1000 fps. Given the FS10's relatively low price considering its ...

Extremely fast burst rate that catches the action ; High Speed Video Capture ; Compact size ; HD Video ; Shutter lag correction

Poor low-light performance ; Zoom power limited ; Limited battery life

at 9 fps). However, making that comparison is like comparing apples and oranges. These two DSLRs are pro models that aren't meant to be combo slow-motion video cameras with burst modes like the EX-FS10 or EX-F1, and they also have much larger sensors ...

While Canon may have taken their time getting a 20x ultrazoom into service with the SX10 IS, they haven't waited all that long in producing a follow up model to share the spotlight in this market niche: the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS. A larger screen, a ...

The SX1 IS sports a CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) sensor in place of the usual CCD (charge-coupled device) found in virtually all compact digitals. CMOS technology is generally credited with high noise immunity and low static power ...

Accurate, colorful images ; Sharp and powerful 12x zoom ; Excellent design and construction ; 720p HD video capture ; Highly effective iA mode

Images get noisy above ISO 200 ; AVCHD Lite video format not widely supported ; AF speed lags behind competitors

A 10.1 megapixel, 12x zoom update to Panasonic's extremely popular TZ models, the ZS3 (which retains its former badging as the TZ7 in some markets) combines the versatility of a long-zoom compact camera with the option to capture 720p high-def video ...

Warm, generally neutral colors ; Flashy 3.0 inch touch screen ; Attractive build and design ; Reliably speedy performance

Images are noisy from low ISOs on up ; Some corner softness and fringing in shots ; Only packs a 3x zoom ; Some weirdness with the Scene Auto Selector

Assuming the above, we'll judge the S230 on its ability to deliver adequate image quality and offer a little fun without losing functionality. After spending a few weeks' worth of quality time with the S230, I can say it measured up to these basic ...

Amazing, and unique, high speed still and movie capture ; Full complement of manual and automatic features ; Image adjustment, including white balance, available in playback ; Generally good shooting performance ; High-resolution, 3.0 inch LCD ; ...

Images are relatively soft and image noise creeps in even at mid-ISOs ; Purple fringing is noticeable along high contrast edges ; Lens distortion at telephoto ; Image stabilization offers only slight benefit at full telephoto

At its core, the 9.1 megapixel, CMOS-sensor equipped EX-FH20 meets or exceeds the definition of an ultrazoom camera. Its 20x optical zoom lens starts at what is becoming the wide-angle norm of 26mm and extends to 520mm (35mm-equivalent). Sensor-shift ...

The 12 megapixel, 5x zoom Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR isn't your typical point-and-shoot digital camera. It offers a new Super CCD EXR sensor that boasts a higher dynamic range because of its unique design and capacity to change how it captures available ...

Trail-blazing EXR sensor technology ; Dynamic range never seen before in this class ; Very little noise through ISO range ; Easy operation ; Film simulation modes work quite well

No HD video capture ; Noisy operation ; Telephoto length images show distortion and soft edges ; Spotty image stabilization system

With this new sensor technology, the FinePix F200EXR offers the casual photographer a serious point-and-shoot camera at a reasonable price

Slimmest PowerShot SX yet ; Speedy, reliable performance ; Smooth interface and great auto modes ; Excellent zoom range ; 720p video capture

Several mildly irritating optical concerns ; Noisy images above ISO 400 ; Manual controls could be easier to use ; Pop-up flash is flimsy

. And while the folks in our office have yet to reach consensus on the camera's styling, its build quality, its redesigned interface - even its image quality - no one around here has yet to knock the SX200 for a lack of versatility. With a new Smart ...

At first glance, the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS is your typical point-and-shoot, featuring the easy-to-use controls, smooth navigation, and basic operations most casual shooters expect. Although the SD960 is not your stepping-stone into DSLR photography ...

Well-built and very stylish ; Exposure settings work accurately and well ; Active Display technology ; HD video ; Consistent and fast autofocus ; Proficient ISO performance ; High-res 2.8 inch LCD

Overly saturated default picture settings ; Image quality when magnified shows considerable grain and noise ; Smudge Proof" LCD attracts lots of smudges ; HD video quality isn't great

ELPH to have a 16:9 widescreen display and feature a unique user interface that uses a control dial like an iPod, allowing you to scroll through the basic operations of the Function Menu by twisting the dial in a circular fashion. Other standout ...