When the 10-megapixel Kodak EasyShare Z915 was announced at this year's PMA show, one feature stood out on its spec sheet: its 10X optical zoom, rarely found on compact cameras, and definitely never seen on a camera of this price ($200 as of July 28, ...

10x zoom lens with optical stabilization ; Superb range of features for the price

Battery life is disappointing ; A bit chunky and unfashionable

The EasyShare Z915 is designed for people who care more about how their camera performs than how it looks. It's not a fashion accessory, but it's extremely versatile and offers buyers an inexpensive way to learn how to master different aperture ...

When the 10-megapixel Kodak EasyShare Z915 was announced at this year's PMA show, one feature stood out on its spec sheet: its 10X optical zoom, rarely found on compact cameras, and definitely never seen on a camera of this price ($200 as of July 28, ...

10x zoom lens with optical stabilization ; Superb range of features for the price

Battery life is disappointing ; A bit chunky and unfashionable

The EasyShare Z915 is designed for people who care more about how their camera performs than how it looks. It's not a fashion accessory, but it's extremely versatile and offers buyers an inexpensive way to learn how to master different aperture ...

As a fan of Canon's Digital Elph cameras, I was a bit disappointed by the current flagship model of the series, the 14.7-megapixel PowerShot SD990 IS. That may be surprising, given that this camera dominates most other point-and-shoot cameras in terms ...

Extensive manual controls ; Optical viewfinder in addition to LCD

Lacks a true wide-angle lens ; Expensive

Despite the improvements on its predecessor, I can't help but feel that Canon dropped the ball a bit with the SD990, especially when price is factored in. Unless you simply can't live without an optical viewfinder or extensive manual controls, I see ...

What's not to love about a $150 camera? The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 is a bare-bones but well-designed pocket camera that offers some nice-looking specs for the price: a 12-megapixel sensor, a 4X-optical-zoom lens ranging from 33mm to 132mm, digital ...

Very good battery life Well-designed interface and controls

Subpar image quality Uneven flash exposure

Of course, image quality is very important in a camera, which is why we can't wholeheartedly recommend the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. Nevertheless, it is a nice, cheap option for an aspiring younger photographer, and it has basic, intuitive controls ...

For $350, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS serves up a heaping helping of camera. The marquee feature in this recent addition to Canon's point-and-shoot line is its 12X-optical-zoom lens, which reaches from 28mm on the wide-angle end to 336mm on the ...

Excellent zoom lens and image quality ; HD video and fun in-camera features

HDMI/AV port door is a bit flimsy ; Bulky, with no AA battery compatibility

The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is one of those rare point-and-shoots that are as easy to use as they are versatile, thanks to its intuitive controls, its big-time zoom lens, its addictive in-camera features, and its stellar image quality. We can't find ...

With its real wood, double-matted, and glassed frame (interchangeable mats are included), HP's DF820A4 ($150 as of 5/7/2009) looks about as close to a traditional picture frame as you can get. The only giveaway is the telltale dangling AC power cord ...

Excellent image quality ; Easy to use

No wireless feature ; Some may not like reflective glass on frame

My biggest gripe: You can't change the order of your pictures, nor can you shuffle them. They stubbornly appear in the order of loading. Additionally, the only way to power on the unit is via a switch on the frame itself; this function is absent on ...

Editor's note: Since this review was written, the retail price for the T-Mobile Cameo has dropped to about $40; the vendor explains that a recurring monthly charge that is now $2 allows the frame to receive unlimited messaging and that the charge does ...

Can receive pictures sent via text Small and cute with leather frame

Only 64MB internal memory Has very limited functionality

Text-messaging junkies will appreciate this frame

GiiNii's GN-711W picture frame ($60 as of 5/7/09) is a bit of a curiosity because of its wedge shape. Its design is very minimalist, with card slots and four unlabeled buttons on the right side of the frame. I found myself constantly consulting the ...

Cool-looking design Reasonably good picture quality

Buttons extremely frustrating to operate Hard to see from many angles

Audio was not as difficult to wrangle, and will play automatically during slide shows through the unit's built-in speakers. The sound is about what you would expect from a small digital picture frame, but not terrible. After my struggles with the menu ...

eStarling promises that you'll get a lot from its frame, but it's unclear how you should go about it. The ImpactV 8-inch frame ($200 as of 5/7/09) came without a manual, but with a quick-start guide for getting the Wi-Fi connected. The company's Web ...

Includes Wi-Fi Can e-mail photos to frame via eSterling's site

Accessing e-mailed photos is time-consuming Cannot shuffle slide shows

Because of these flaws and the fact that your photos may sometimes end up in limbo somewhere mean that I cannot recommend this frame

The Sony DPF-D80 ($130 as of 5/8/2009) rocks Sony's sleek design sense. This 8-inch picture frame is shiny and black, while the screen is matte, and button labels and the Sony logo are backlit. (If you want to, you can disable the light behind the ...

Good picture quality Can handle very large files (up to 100MB)

Very fingerprint-prone A little pricey

I especially liked the fact that this frame can handle large image files (up to 100MB) and, incidentally, is equipped to deal with 48-bit color--whenever that standard hits the mass market, that is. My only quibbles were with the price, which feels ...