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Best Point and Shoot Digital Camera for Child, Action, and Low Light Photos Under $750
Canon PowerShot S5 IS
“Though it won't come close to producing professional-quality shots like an SLR camera, the Canon S5 is about as close as it gets, with a…”
“With more features than most will ever use and a gentle learning curve, the Canon S5 leads the pack above a host of competitors in…”
“This camera is the latest upgrade in Canon’s highly successful "S" series of super-zooms with a unique swivel LCD. It has an 8 megapixel…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 sec
- Burst Speed: 1.5 fps
- Max ISO: 1600
- Easy to Use: Yes
Where to buy
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Best Price:
$389
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- Price Range: $389 - $593 Compare Prices »
Canon PowerShot G9
“Equipped with amazing resolution (12MP), a sharp 6x super-zoom lens and fast image capture times, the Canon G9 will freeze action at the…”
“Face detection technology combined with a "Kids & Pets" shooting mode, 12.1 megapixel resolution, and optical image stabilization makes…”
“The G9 is Canon's top-of-the-line G-series camera, featuring a versatile 35-210mm (6x) zoom lens in a small 1.7 in body that covers the…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 6.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.6 sec
- Burst Speed: 1.5 fps
- Max ISO: 3200
- Easy to Use: Yes
Where to buy
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Best Price:
$599
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- Price Range: $599 - $899 Compare Prices »
Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd
“With a 28-300mm (10.7x) zoom that covers both the portrait and fast action range, and low shutter lag that won't get in the way of your…”
“Equipped with 10.7x super-zoom, class leading low light performance and fast response, the Fujifilm S6000fd will freeze action at the…”
“The top-rated Fuji S6000fd delivers plenty of performance-oriented features, with enough panache to make a hard-nosed camera enthusiast…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 10.7x
- Image Stabilization: No
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 - 0.6s
- Burst Speed: 2.3 fps
- Max ISO: 3200
- Easy to Use: Yes
Where to buy
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Best Price:
$599
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- Price Range: $599 - $769 Compare Prices »
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 features some of the latest technology in digital imagery and was created primarily as an easy-to-use and…”
“The Lumix DMC-TZ3 is the latest big zoom compact (1.5” thick) from Panasonic. This camera has a 7 megapixel resolution sensor and a 10x…”
“The Panasonic TZ-3 is a sharp looking compact camera with some wonderful features. Boasting a wide-angle lens and optical image…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 10.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.4 - 0.8s
- Burst Speed: 3.0 fps
- Max ISO: 3200
- Easy to Use: Yes




