Top 10 Compact Point-and-Shoot Cameras
Pocketable cameras are easy to use, and a great choice for the casual photographer. Here's a look at the ten highest-rated cameras available right now, based on hands-on testing and PC World Test Center evaluations.
Tim Moynihan
Bottom Line:
For value, ease of use, looks, and image quality, the Coolpix L20 is one of the best bargain point-and-shoots we've seen.
PC World Rating:
74.0
- Megapixels: 10.34
- Battery life: 125
- LCD screen size: 3
- Weight: 6.4
- Sensor type: CCD
Bottom Line:
The Optio P70 lacks a few frills, but it represents good value for a stylishly thin point-and-shoot.
PC World Rating:
75.0
- Megapixels: 12
- Battery life: 118.75
- LCD screen size: 2.7
- Weight: 4.5
- Sensor type: CCD
Bottom Line:
The slick DSC-W230 has a great LCD and neat in-camera features, but its image quality and stabilization could be better.
PC World Rating:
75.0
- Megapixels: 12.1
- Battery life: 169
- LCD screen size: 3
- Weight: 5.6
- Sensor type: CCD
Bottom Line:
Unique high-speed features make this a great camera for action shooters, but it's not the best model for normal video.
PC World Rating:
75.0
- Megapixels: 9.1
- Battery life: 173.75
- LCD screen size: 2.7
- Weight: 6.1
- Sensor type: CCD
Bottom Line:
The SD1200 IS has a variety of shooting modes and great image quality, but some design flaws hamper it a bit.
PC World Rating:
78.0
- Megapixels: 10
- Battery life: 193.5
- Maximum video resolution: 640 x 480 (VGA)
- Memory type: MMC,MMCplus,SD Memory Card,SDHC Memory Card
- LCD screen size: 2.5
- Weight: 4.9
- Sensor type: CCD
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