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Little cameras, big zoom

With a growing number of compact cameras in the 3x to 12x zoom range that combine portability with distant-shooting goodness, we select the cream of the crop in our round-up.

Fujifilm FinePix S1500

Even for a full-featured megazoom camera at a low price, the Fujifilm FinePix S1500 delivers average photo quality and mixed performance.

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Reviews

  • Olympus SP-590 UZ

    Aside from a debatable, but useful, 26x zoom lens, there's little that's notable about the Olympus SP-590 UZ.

  • Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

    A lot of cameras get called "unique", but the 12-megapixel S1000pj aptly lives up to this tag as it hosts a built-in projector that can be used to display images on any flat surface.

  • Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

    Don't let its new sensor technology scare you off: the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR is an excellent compact camera with shooting features for just about every type of user.

  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

    Plentiful features with all manner of adjustable options, entertaining gimmicks and rock-solid shooting make us like this camera a lot. If you could stick an SD card slot in there, it'd be one of the best superzooms we've seen. Sadly, it loses marks for the proprietary connections.

  • Fujifilm FinePix J50

    The J50 is strictly for beginners who want a simple shooter to start exploring the world of photography. While the extensive modes make up for the lack of fancy features, little has been done to salvage the less-than-desired image quality.

  • Nikon Coolpix P80

    One of the better 18x megazooms, nevertheless you should consider the Nikon Coolpix P80's sluggish performance before you commit to it.

  • Nikon Coolpix S600

    The Nikon Coolpix S600 is one of the fastest cameras we've tested, and it doesn't compromise on features or image quality.

  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90

    Quick shooting and generally good picture quality make the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90 a solid choice.

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