Top 5 Advanced Digital Cameras
These cameras typically offer more manual controls and more powerful features than point-and-shoot models. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes so check back frequently for the latest info.
Edited by Eric Butterfield
Bottom Line: Many control buttons, a 12X zoom, and swiveling LCD make the S3 IS a pleasure to use--plus it offers image stabilization.
PC World Rating: 86 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- Max. Megapixels: 6
- Optical Zoom: 12X
- Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36
- Zoom Range Max. (mm): 432
- Weight (ounces): 14.5
- Media Slots: SD Card
- Price When Reviewed: $349
- Rated on: May 09, 2007
Bottom Line: A long zoom lens and strong image quality make this a good pick for beginners who need to get close to the action.
PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Superior
- Max. Megapixels: 6.1
- Optical Zoom: 10X
- Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
- Zoom Range Max. (mm): 380
- Weight (ounces): 14
- Media Slots: xD Picture Card
- Price When Reviewed: $380
- Rated on: November 28, 2005
Bottom Line: The compact SP-350 delivers top-notch image quality and long battery life, but has few control buttons.
PC World Rating: 84 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Superior
- Max. Megapixels: 8
- Optical Zoom: 3X
- Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
- Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114
- Weight (ounces): 8.2
- Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
- Price When Reviewed: $325
- Rated on: November 06, 2006
Bottom Line: Pro815 lives up to its name, with many controls, a huge 3.5-inch LCD, and massive 15X zoom. No image stabilization, though.
PC World Rating: 87 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Superior
- Max. Megapixels: 8
- Optical Zoom: 15X
- Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28
- Zoom Range Max. (mm): 420
- Weight (ounces): 30
- Media Slots: CompactFlash
- Price When Reviewed: $699
- Rated on: May 09, 2007
Bottom Line: A snappy autofocus and top-notch image quality make the S5200 hard to beat. It shoots at ISO 1600, but images looked noisy.
PC World Rating: 86 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Superior
- Max. Megapixels: 5
- Optical Zoom: 10X
- Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
- Zoom Range Max. (mm): 380
- Weight (ounces): 16.8
- Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
- Price When Reviewed: $285
- Rated on: November 06, 2006
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