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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 close, with a…”
“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…”
“Sony is one of the leading manufacturer of compact cameras. This is their model in the W series of cameras, which come with an optical…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 8.1MP
Best Nikon Digital Camera Under $200
“The Nikon Coolpix S610 packs a host of features into its slim (22.5mm) body including a 10.1 megapixel sensor with sensor-shift image…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 4.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
Best Compact 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…”
“The Canon Powershot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH is an inexpensive--without being cheap--auto-only (with some manual overrides) ultra compact…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
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…”
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 bigger…”
“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
“There are few ultracompacts offering the zoom range needed for portraits in the sub-$300 range, but the Canon SD890 IS fits the bill…”
“This camera packs in a 5x zoom lens in an ultra compact body. This camera also offers good resolution and has a sharp lens with more…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.7 - 0.8s
Best Digital Camera for Low Light Photos Under $200
“Equipped with Fujifilm’s renowned SuperCCD sensor, the Fuji F50fd boasts some of the cleanest high-ISO images in a non-SLR camera…”
“It's surprising that even after stuffing so many pixels on its tiny sensor, the Fuji F50fd has still managed to retain the low light…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 12.0MP
- Max ISO: 6400


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