The Stylus 7000 certainly delivers in terms of style, ease of use, and a creative feature set.

Very light ; light-up rear panel controls ; easy-to-navigate menu system ; packed with features

Non-standard USB cable ; jerky zoom ; image detail only average ; no HDMI cable included

For general photography, the automatic camera mode is a good place to start. The Stylus 7000 will set exposure and aperture for you, but you can customize the settings by enabling exposure compensation, white balance adjustment, and a host of other ...

It's the high-speed shooting features that really set the Exilim EX-FC100 from other point-and-shoot cameras. Otherwise, it's a very capable device, offering all of the features you'd expect in a compact, pocket-size camera.

Excellent high-speed shooting features ; dedicated buttons for high-speed features ; very good image quality ; nice design

Regular video shooting plagued by weird motion artifacts ; focusing troubles when shooting video with full zoom

As a point-and-shoot camera, the EX-FC100 is fairly typical: it has a 9-megapixel sensor, allowing you to extract large prints from your images, a 5x optical zoom for extra telephoto reach, a stabilized sensor for sharper handheld shooting, and all of ...

Canon's PowerShot A1100 IS provides a very good price/performance ratio, and it's even available in four fashionable colors. If you're looking for a good entry-level camera, you should consider the A1100.

Sturdy ; simple interface ; good feature set ; very good image quality ; good performance at high ISO settings

Mediocre LCD screen ; optical viewfinder shows only 85 percent of the scene

The A1100 sports a plastic body that is well made, with no creaks or moving seams. The right side bulges a bit to create a hand grip, and the camera's 4x zoom lens retracts to be fairly flush with the camera's body. At 3.7 by 2.5 by 1.2 inches, the ...

If you currently shoot pictures and video with a mobile phone, then Polaroid's t1031 will be a big step forward in image quality. Its overall design is well-implemented, and it’s certainly not lacking for features. However, for about the same price, ...

Compact design ; HD video support ; manual controls, big LCD ; face detection

Low-quality lens makes for poor image detail ; color casts in most images ; no dedicated control for changing modes

The t1031 is not a bad camera if you've never used a digital camera, or if you use your mobile phone for snapshots. The t1031's small, boxy design fits easily into a pocket, thanks to a lens that retracts flush with the camera's body

Canon's PowerShot A470 doesn't have the largest feature set, or the smallest design, or the highest pixel count among cameras in the $100 price range. But the A470 produces top-notch images and is easy to shoot with, and its feature set provides ...

Great image quality ; excellent macro feature ; good design, interface, and feature set ; good high ISO performance

A little bulky ; images have a slight but correctable color cast ; flash is a little strong

The A470 is not a large camera, but it's not the smallest point-and-shoot you'll find, either. It's got kind of an odd shape, and because the lens doesn't retract so it's flush with the body, it can be a little cumbersome to stuff in a pocket or bag

The Coolpix L19 is a good camera for a little over a hundred bucks. If budget is a primary factor, then this is a great alternative to a camera phone.

Nice design ; good interface, good video quality ; excellent macro mode

Detail problems ; slight but correctable color cast ; Easy Auto mode doesn't really work ; weak flash

As with all snapshot cameras, you'll predominantly use the L19 in auto mode. Nikon has actually included two auto modes: a standard auto mode that makes all critical exposure decisions for you, and an Easy Auto mode that attempts to identify your ...

Kodak's EasyShare C913 is a decent snapshot camera. If you're on a limited budget, rest assured that the C913 will give you better results than you’ll get with any mobile phone camera.

Nice design ; easy to hold ; good feature set

Images lack sharp detail ; terrible movie quality

If you normally take pictures with your mobile phone (or with a point-and-shoot film camera), then investing If you normally take pictures with your mobile phone (or with a point-and-shoot film camera), then investing $100 in a digital camera is a ...

Canon€™s EOS 5D Mark II is a great camera that offers exceptional image quality and a great interface. For users who€™ve been wanting a full-frame SLR, there€™s no doubt that the EOS 5D Mark II is a great option.

Great image quality ; expanded ISO range ; HD video ; great interface

New RAW modes have a slight color shift ; cheaper cameras available with larger feature set

With the EOS 5D Mark II, Canon has made some significant interface changes, upped the pixel count from 12 to 21 megapixels, improved the high ISO performance and expanded the ISO range, and added the ability to shoot high definition video. The result ...

Casio's EX-Z250 has a ton of preset modes to make it easier for just about anyone to take a nice-looking picture. If you are easily frustrated by gadget controls and settings, the EX-Z250 is for you. And it takes nice pictures, too.

Easy to use. Lots of shooting modes. Very good color quality. Good movie image quality using H.264 format.

Noisy lens motor. Images lack sharpness. Portions of Auto Shutter feature not reliable.

The EX-Z250 has 34 different preset shooting modes—an intimidating figure at first. Big, intuitive icons represent each mode; for example, the Self-portrait mode features a woman pointing a camera at herself, the Soft Flowing Water mode has an icon of ...

If you're looking for a good quality point-and-shoot camera, consider Canon's PowerShot SD880 IS. It's easy to use and small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, while delivering high-resolution photos with great color and detail.

Optical image stabilization ; very good photo quality ; sturdy and compact design

No optical viewfinder ; flash a little harsh

Easy-as-pie to use, the SD880 IS includes 11 special shooting modes, including Aquarium, Fireworks, and Snow. There's also a high ISO setting for shooting action in low light situations without flash, though noise in the images becomes more noticeable ...