Most popular compact digital cameras

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  • Konica Minolta Dimage X31

    30 Dec 2004 11:15 AM

    One of the more stylish and portable bargain cameras.

    Specs: Digital compact , 3 megapixels, 2 inch, 3 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card

  • 10

    Canon Powershot A520

    09 Feb 2005 1:57 PM

    The overhauled successor to the highly successful A85.

    Specs: Digital compact , 4 megapixels, 1.8 inch, 4 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card

  • Kinoca Minolta Dimage G600

    01 Jul 2005 3:20 PM

    An above-average choice for both novices and photo buffs.

    Specs: Digital compact , 6.4 megapixels, 1.5 inch, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card

  • Ricoh Caplio 500SE

    30 Aug 2006 3:31 PM

    Ricoh boasts Bluetooth connectivity and GPS tracking technology on its 8 megapixel Caplio 500SE.

    Specs: Prosumer , 8 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 3 x, Secure Digital Card

  • 10

    Kodak EasyShare Z700

    06 Mar 2006 5:25 PM

    A 5x zoom lens, aperture- and shutter-priority modes, and plenty of automatic features give the economical 4-megapixel Kodak EasyShare Z700 appeal for budding shutterbugs.

    Specs: Digital compact , 4 megapixels, 1.6 inch, 5 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card

  • 8.3

    Ricoh Caplio R30

    14 Feb 2006 1:43 PM

    While it may not have a single standout feature, the R30 is a solid performer in a crowded 5 megapixel digital camera market.

    Specs: Digital compact , 5 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 5.7 x, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3

    11 Apr 2006 11:17 AM

    Lacklustre image quality and poor performance make the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 a disappointment.

    Specs: Digital compact , 5 megapixels, 2 inch, 6 x, Internal Memory, Secure Digital Card

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5

    29 Mar 2006 1:03 PM

    Poor low-light performance hinders the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5's useful features.

    Specs: Digital compact , 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 6 x, Internal Memory, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card

  • 8.5

    Pentax Optio S6

    07 Mar 2006 12:07 PM

    The Pentax Optio S6 is a well-built, compact and attractive camera that is a pleasure to use for snapshots but won't dazzle with its photo quality.

    Specs: Digital compact , 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 3 x, Secure Digital Card

  • 10

    Pentax Optio S45

    06 Mar 2006 5:09 PM

    The Pentax Optio S45 produces decent snaps, but its sluggish performance puts a damper on an otherwise useful little camera.

    Specs: Digital compact , 4 megapixels, 2.5 inch, 3 x, Secure Digital Card

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