The 12.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P5100 is a high-end digital camera that aims to incorporate DSLR features into a compact body. It combines DSLR-like elements such as a hot shoe and manual exposure modes and controls with point-and-shoot automation ...

The Nikon P5100 is designed to woo DSLR users who want a more-portable camera, but we don't think this camera has the guts to impress this picky market. The P5100 is plagued by slow processing times, a pedestrian burst mode, and an auto focus system ...

High definition (HD) is a buzz term circling the consumer electronics industry for televisions, camcorders, and now digital still cameras. Following in the footsteps of powerhouse Canon's first still camera to capture HD video, the PowerShot TX1, is ...

Recommendations for the Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS depend on what customers are looking for and their willingness to invest the extra $100 in the accessory HDTV dock. The camera does not score as well as the competing Panasonic Lumix FZ18, Canon ...

We put the Fujifilm FinePix A920 through our rigorous imaging tests. It is a budget camera, so we didn't expect its image quality to be suitable for the walls of the Smithsonian. However, there's always an expectation that pictures from a family ...

There are other budget cameras with fancier components and features, but the A920 has better image quality than its competitors. Add in its ease of use, and it's a strong contender in the budget market

The latest Olympus ultra-zoom camera comes with great components and its 18x optical zoom lens tops most ultra-zoom models. The Olympus SP-560UZ packs in 8.1 megapixels, optical image stabilization, and a TruePic Turbo III image processor with face ...

The Olympus SP-560UZ has a lot of great features, exposure modes, and components packed into a comfortable body, but its pictures don't turn out as well as they should. The autofocus system is slow, so fleeting moments are missed. Many captured images ...

A number of digital camera manufacturers are offering 12-megapixel models, currently the highest resolution available for point-and-shoots. Olympus entered the 12-megapixel FE-300 into the megapixel race in August 2007. The entry-level Olympus FE-300, ...

The Olympus FE-300 has some things going for it, including its flat design, which lends to portability. Geared strictly toward beginners, the FE camera has a helpful built-in Shooting Guide and Perfect Shot Preview, which displays thumbnail previews ...

The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, the first model in a new series launched in August 2007, pushes its way into the growing market of 10x optical zoom cameras with small bodies. It's not quite a slim-bodied point-and-shoot, nor is it a chunkier mid-range ...

The Canon PowerShot SX100 supplies impressive image quality and an admirable feature set, including a 10x optically stabilized zoom lens. Its sub-$300 price tag and Face Select tool set the camera apart from competitors and provides a strong value for ...

Most digital camera manufacturers upgrade a model by improving a component, adding a megapixel or two, or throwing in a trendy new feature. Panasonic included all three upgrades in the Lumix DMC-FZ18. It has 8.1 megapixels, an 18x optical zoom lens, ...

In the end, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is worth the $399 price. It performs extremely well in our lab testing and supplies impressive components paired with useful and trendy features

We evaluate a camera's image quality using a series of scientific tests. The PowerShot A720 IS is one in a series of Canon cameras this year that take great-looking images. Our tests show the Canon A720 IS has extremely accurate color reproduction, ...

An optically stabilized lens, face detection, and strong performance, combined with good handling and a logical layout, make it easy to take nice-looking images with the A720 IS. Priced at less than $250, this PowerShot model offers proof that a ...

has a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.7-inch LCD screen for a relatively inexpensive $299 price

's Super CCD has the best resolution we've seen on a compact digital camera. That's no small feat, as we've tested hundreds of digital cameras

The Pentax Optio M40 joins the dense market of sub-$200 digital cameras. The 8-megapixel Optio M40 carries the standard specifications that characterize this popular category: a 2.5-inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. The camera boasts high ISO ...

Unfortunately, the M40's lengthy list of cons outweigh its pros. The Pentax Optio M40's poor image quality, limited Movie mode, and lack of manual control leave it lagging behind the curve. The Pentax Optio M40 is ultimately a lackluster camera in an ...