Max. Megapixels: 8, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114, Media Slots: SD Card,
Bottom Line: Sleek design, superb image capability and intuitive controls make the SD1100 IS a solid buy.
2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
Max. Megapixels: 10, Optical Zoom: 4X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 112, Weight (ounces): 7.8, Media Slots: SD Card, 
Bottom Line: High image quality and widescreen format are this camera's best attributes, though some controls could be easier to use.
3. Kodak EasyShare C653
Max. Megapixels: 6.1, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 108, Weight (ounces): 6.9, Media Slots: SD Card, 
Bottom Line: The C653 is easy to use, delivers high-quality photos, and offers in-camera panorama stitching. But battery life is low.
4. Nikon Coolpix L10
Max. Megapixels: 5, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37.5, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 112.5, Weight (ounces): 6, Media Slots: SD Card, 
Bottom Line: The L10 is sleek and offers custom white balance, panorama mode, and face recognition auto focus. But the LCD is small.
5. Nikon Coolpix S500
Max. Megapixels: 7.1, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105, Weight (ounces): 4.8, Media Slots: SD Card, 
Bottom Line: The S500's face detection and optical image stabilization help it deliver top-quality shots.
6. Fujifilm FinePix A610
Max. Megapixels: 6.3, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 39, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 117, Weight (ounces): 6.8, Media Slots: xD-Picture Card, SD Card, 
Bottom Line: Offers limited controls, such as exposure compensation and white balance presets, but for low light reaches only ISO 400.
7. Fujifilm FinePix F50fd
Max. Megapixels: 12, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105, Weight (ounces): 6.3, Media Slots: xD-Picture Card, 
Bottom Line: Though it looks dull compared to some of the flasher models we tested, it has all the latest features and takes great shots.
8. Canon Powershot A460
Max. Megapixels: 5, Optical Zoom: 4X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 152, Weight (ounces): 7.5, Media Slots: SD Card, 
Bottom Line: Offers controls such as exposure compensation, and has a super macro mode, though you're limited to ISO 400.
9. HP Photosmart R937
Max. Megapixels: 8, Optical Zoom: 3X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 39, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 118, Weight (ounces): 7.8, Media Slots: SD Card, 
Bottom Line: The enormous touch-screen display looks spectacular and makes the R937 a cinch to use.
10. Canon A470
Max. Megapixels: 7.1, Optical Zoom: 3.4X, Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38, Zoom Range Max. (mm): 132, Weight (ounces): 5.82, Media Slots: SD Card, 
Bottom Line: For just $130, the PowerShot A470 is a good option for your kids or as a no-frills point-and-shoot.
