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Best Cheap Sony Digital Camera
“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 Cheap Nikon Digital Camera
“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 Cheap Compact Digital Camera
“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 Cheap Digital Camera for Action Photos
“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 Cheap Digital Camera for Interior Photos
“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 Cheap Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
“Nikon, one of the top DSLR camera makers, is quickly emerging as a serious challenger among leading compact camera manufacturers. The S (S…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.6x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
Best Cheap Digital Camera for Low Light Photos
“Canon has consistently matched rivals at increasing resolution while not compromising as much on low light image quality. The Canon A1000…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 4.0x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 10.0MP
- Max ISO: 3200
Best Cheap Digital Camera for Travel Photos
“The Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd is the most affordable best in class digital camera for taking travel photos. It's a superzoom (12x) camera…”
“When taking travel photographs, it’s often not possible to “zoom with your feet.” So you’ll need a camera lens that can do the…”
“When it comes to travel, versatility is the key, and there aren't many budget cameras on the market with the capabilities of the Fuji…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
- Size: 4.0 x 2.9 x 2.7 in.
- Battery Life: 300 shots



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