Packed with several new technologies, this 12-megapixel point-and-shoot is a strong choice for amateurs looking to upgrade.

Good image stabilization, Strong ISO performance, Excellent face detection, Portrait Enhancer Mode smooths out skin tones

Wide Dynamic Range shooting unavailable in Auto mode, On-screen menus could use streamlining, Poorly located flash, Heavy

The camera also has Portrait Enhancer Mode, which minimizes fine lines and blemishes for more flattering photos. We were amazed by the dramatic results: Our coworker's ruddy face took on a dewy glow and looked brighter, too.

This easy-to-use 5X zoom camera can select the scene mode for you.

Optical image stabilization, Simple interface, Gorgeous colors, Records 720p video

Low-light shooting not always reliable, Small LCD isn't bright enough outdoors

Our resulting shots showed vibrant, frame-worthy color. And more often than not, they emphasized the appropriate subjects: flowers in a Macro shot and faces in portraits. This feature works especially well in harshly lit situations: Our backlit shot ...

A fast and attractive camera that offers pretty good image quality for the price.

Classy, stylish design, Fast start-up and shot-to-shot, Good image stabilization

Slightly dull colors, Couldn't keep up with fast action shots, Some softness at corners of images

Like the many Canon Digital ELPH's before it, the SD1100 is an attractive pocket camera that's easy to use and feels great in your hand. Though its image quality was only slightly above average, the SD1100 consistently produced appealing images on our ...

Casio offers a big display in a sleek package, but the image quality isn't quite up to snuff.

Slim and stylish design, Generally fast performance, Nice 2.7-inch LCD

Many shots were soft or out of focus, Unable to capture fast action, Poor Macro mode, Herky-jerky video clips

If slimness, style, and portability were the only important aspects of digital cameras, then the Casio Exilim Card EX-S10 would win hands down. Unfortunately, while it has some nice features-including an excellent LCD and fast overall performance-the ...

Thanks to its fast startup, superior image quality, and handy scroll wheel, the Coolpix S600 is our favorite bang-for-your-buck digicam.

Excellent sharpness in Macro mode, Good life-like color, Very fast start-up time, Easy-to-use scroll wheel

Slow shot-to-shot speed, So-so movie mode

After a week of vigorously rubbing the icons on the second unit and traveling with the camera in a full purse, we saw minimal wear and tear on the S600. Just a tiny spec of the trashcan icon was missing, which we consider acceptable. Therefore, we've ...

Tasteful, solid design, Versatile wide-angle lens, Helpful Intelligent Scene Selector, Tasteful, solid design

Erratic Macro mode, Noisy images at higher ISOs, Fixed focus and zoom in Movie mode

Panasonic crams a lot into the Lumix DMC-FX35, including an expansive zoom range that's perfect for landscape photos and an innovative Intelligent Scene Selector. However, its overall picture quality was inconsistent, keeping the FX35 from being a top ...

It has a head-turning touchscreen and a big 5X optical zoom, but Sony needs to do better with the basics.

Slim design, Large display, Very fast overall performance

Poor image quality, Confusing touchscreen navigation, Very noisy images at high ISOs, Uneven results with iSCN mode

Althought the Sony Cyber-shot T300 has a snazzy, slim design and an innovative 3.5-inch touchscreen, the camera's designers might want to go back to the drawing board and improve image quality and overall ease of use. For a camera with as many ...

This fast and durable camera can take a pounding in all sorts of conditions and can snap good-looking pictures.

Rugged yet sleek design, Simple interface, Speedy performance, Records smooth video

Flash sometimes overwhelms low-light shots, No optical image stabilization, Reds and pinks sometimes appear muted, Flash sometimes overwhelms low-light shots

You don't have to climb Mt. Olympus to appreciate the 1030 SW. Its durability and ability to capture sharp photos in a wide variety of shooting conditions makes it a versatile camera for travelers and thrill-seekers alike.

Dell's new projector has a fresh look and even fresher specs.

Low price, Full-featured remote control, Carrying case included, 3,000-hour lamp

Hard to read labels on remote control, Lacks USB cable

One nice feature (though we couldn't test it) was the lamp life. Dell claims that the lamp will last 3,000 hours in standard lamp mode and a startling 5,000 hours in low-power mode. The lamps in most other projectors are rated at 2,000 hours in ...

Panasonic's latest digicam boasts a whopping 18X zoom and backs it up with sharp and steady shots.

Strong 18X zoom, Optical image stabilizer, Fast image processor

Noisy photos at ISO 800 and higher, Zoom doesn't work while capturing video, Display: 2.6 inches (114,960 pixels), Size: 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches, , , , , , , , , , With this fantastic wide-angle camera, you no longer need a digital SLR to capture ...