Tags: 12 megapixels, noise, samples

Fujifilm FinePix F60fd

It may not be brimming with new features and the controls are all over the shop, but the Fujifilm FinePix F60fd looks great and so do the pictures. Capable automatic settings make this a true point-and-shoot, with clever face detection helping it stand out from the crowd. We just wish it weren't so confusing.

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Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS

Canon's Digital IXUS 960 IS looks great and can take very nice images, but the digital camera's whopping 12 megapixels will leave you waiting between shots.

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Canon PowerShot G9

The Canon PowerShot G9 is a solid enthusiast camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.

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Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom

The Olympus SP-550UZ would be a great travel camera, or a second camera with a wide focal range, at a competitive price.

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