Editors' choice compact digital cameras

  • 8.4 6.8

    Canon IXUS 120 IS

    18 Sep 2009 3:43 PM

    This is a great little compact camera equipped with pretty much everything you could ask for, like HD video and a stylish body, so we've awarded it our Editors' Choice award.

    Specs: Digital compact , 12.1 megapixels, 2.7 inch, 4 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 8.0 8.4

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

    02 Sep 2008 3:12 PM

    The LX3 is a good camera with an excellent feature set that positions it way beyond any conventional point-and-shoot on the retail shelves today.

    Specs: Digital compact , 11.3 megapixels, 3 inch, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 9.0 8.5

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20

    28 Mar 2008 3:12 PM

    If you just want a camera that takes good shots without having to understand photographic jargon, buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20.

    Specs: Digital compact , 10.1 megapixels, 3 inch, 4 x, Internal Memory, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

  • 8.0 7.8

    Fujifilm FinePix F31fd

    02 Jan 2007 10:05 AM

    The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd carries on the leading high ISO performance from the F30 and is a solid all-round compact camera for general photography and low-light shooting.

    Specs: Digital compact , 6.3 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 3 x

  • 8.7

    Canon PowerShot S80

    04 Nov 2005 2:23 PM

    The PowerShot S80 is an 8 megapixel compact camera that should appeal to the professional photographer as well as the enthusiast.

    Specs: Digital compact , 8 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 3.6 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card

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