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Best Canon Digital Camera Under $200
“When fashion is your goal without sacrificing quality in a point and shoot camera, the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS is my top pick for Best…”
“If pocketability is a priority, the diminutive Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS leads the pack…”
“The Canon Powershot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH is an inexpensive–without being cheap–auto-only (with some manual overrides) ultra…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
Best Nikon Digital Camera Under $200
“At the very budget end of Nikon’s S-series is the S600. While most of its specs and performance are so-so, it’s one of the few…”
Best Sony Digital Camera Under $200
“At the extreme budget end of the ultracompact range, there isn’t quite a perfect option available, but Sony’s W150 comes…”
“When you want a decent point and shoot camera close at hand for a decent price you can handle, the Sony W150 is my Best in Class choice…”
“The Sony Cybershot DSC-W150 with its 8.1 megapixel sensor and 30mm-150mm (equivalent) 5X zoom lens is an easy to operate camera that…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 8.1MP
Best Compact Digital Camera Under $200
“The Samsung TL320 (AKA outside the U.S. as the WB100) with a 24-120mm (35 equivalent) 5X zoom lens, 12.2 megapixel image sensor, dual…”
“In an effort to stay right with the competition in the wide angle, low light feature race, Samsung has designed a camera that is easy to…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 12.2MP
Best Digital Camera for Action Photos Under $200
“When searching for a reasonably priced point and shoot camera designed to capture action shots, look no further than the Fuji S1500. Fuji…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.8 sec
- Burst Speed: 1.6 fps
Best Digital Camera for Interior Photos Under $200
“If most ultra-compact cameras are too small for you, and all you really want is an inexpensive basic camera that’s just a little…”
“The Olypus FE-350 is equipped with a 5x wide-angle zoom lens in a stylish metal body. It lacks an AF Assist lamp and image-stabilization…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 4.0x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 28mm (25% wider)
- Resolution: 8.0MP
Best Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets Under $200
“Taking photos of kids and pets has always been one of any photographers biggest challenges. You never know where they’re going to be…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 10.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.8 - 0.9s
Best Digital Camera for Wildlife Photos Under $200
“One of the things I learned early on about shooting wildlife is, you may not want to get too close. Or in the case of capturing beautiful…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 10.1MP



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