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 ...

You can certainly find cameras packed with more features than the $130 Fujifilm FinePix J20, but its combination of price, image quality, stylish looks, and ease of use makes it a great deal.

Slick design and intuitive controls Good software-based image stabilization

Macro mode not always sharp Battery life could be better

The FinePix J20 may not be the most exciting camera around right now, but for $130 it offers a great blend of scene modes, image quality, ease of use, and understated-but-fashionable aesthetics

The $180 (as of May 19, 2009) Fujifilm FinePix Z30 may look like a toy, but this fashion-first point-and-shoot camera takes excellent photos. Still, you're unlikely to gravitate toward this camera unless you're a teenage girl, due to its youthful ...

Surprisingly good image quality Very easy to use

Rubberized controls are very basic No appeal unless you're a teenage girl

The FinePix Z30 uses SD and SDHC cards for storage; the card slot lies hidden behind the battery door. Fujifilm tucked a USB port under the battery door, too, so you'll have to open the battery compartment to perform a number of options with the ...

Canon's PowerShot A480 ($130, as of May 19, 2009) is designed for people who want to shoot pictures without fussing over camera settings. It's a dead-simple, reasonably stylish point-and-shoot camera to have on hand when you're hanging out with ...

Good image quality Very easy to use

No image stabilization whatsoever Very plasticky build

If you're a tripod-shooter, a steady-handed photographer, or just want a bargain-bin camera with good image quality, the PowerShot A480 is worth a look. Its lack of image stabilization and some modes, however, may cause action photographers to pass it ...

In the realm of $200 cameras, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 distinguishes itself from the pack with a beautiful 3-inch LCD screen, a wide-angle lens, great in-camera features, and easy-as-pie access to scene modes.

Excellent 3-inch LCD screen Fun UI and slideshow features

Image stabilization not always effective Proprietary USB connector

As with most Sony point-and-shoots, the camera employs a couple of proprietary formats you'll have to think about. The DSC-W230 uses Sony's MemoryStick cards as a storage medium, and the included USB cable has a proprietary connector on the camera's ...

Hot on the heels of our head-to-head HD pocket camcorder battle, Pure Digital has added another top-notch, high-def model to the mix. In fact, the brand-new Flip UltraHD might be the best HD pocket camcorder of the lot.

Best low-light performance of any pocket camcorder Runs on AA batteries; HDMI-out port

Bulkier than most pocket camcorders HDMI cable not included

They say you can't put a price on design, but Pure Digital appears to be charging $30 for the MinoHD's smaller, slicker looks. For a lower price, the Flip UltraHD is a better performer--and we prefer it, thanks to its doubled storage capacity, sharper ...

Offering a nice feature set, a little bit of style, very good image quality, and a street price of around $200, Canon's PowerShot A1100 IS is a great starter point-and-shoot camera for people who demand better image quality than most similarly priced ...

Very good image quality Sturdy design with simple interface

Mediocre LCD screen Optical viewfinder shows 85% of scene

For $200, the PowerShot A1100 provides strong performance. If you're looking for a good-quality entry-level camera, you should definitely consider this model

If you often find that your friends wander off, birds take flight, or the sun dips below the horizon before you can press the shutter or adjust settings accordingly, the Samsung TL34HD ($300 as of 3/16/09) might be a good point-and-shoot camera option ...

Elegant touch-screen controls Good HDTV features

Needs $70 dock for HDTV features No panorama mode

The Samsung TL34HD has a sturdy metal body that comes in your choice of all-black, silver and black, or an eye-catching silver and red. The touchscreen controls make it a good choice for anyone who wants to adjust quickly for each shot. It's also a ...

The point-and-shoot crowd has been all aflutter about the sleek, 10-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 ($500 as of 3/16/09) ever since its announcement at CES in January. It's the first camera with a built-in Web browser, "one-touch" Wi-Fi photo uploads ...

Full Web browser and easy Wi-Fi uploads 4GB of flash storage; huge touchscreen

Zoom controls difficult to access Expensive

The first-generation implementation of the Wi-Fi feature is a bit rough around the edges, due to the navigation issues. Still, early adopters and casual photographers looking for a whiz-bang gadget may be enticed to plop down the five Benjamins for ...

Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-FZ28 has features that give it a jump on many of its competitors in the advanced point-and-shoot and megazoom categories. Its predecessor (the Lumix DMC-FZ18) was already a good camera, though not without a few flaws: It ...

Powerful 18x optical zoom lens Shoots high-definition movies

Auto white balance acts unpredictably Slow to focus at telephoto end

Given the price (about $400), the Leica lens, the telephoto reach, the wide angle, and the camera's ability to shoot RAW, the Lumix FZ28 is a solid high-zoom point-and-shoot