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Best Cheap Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
“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 Photos of Children or Pets Under $400
“While tracking down young kids or pets isn't quite as intense as tracking down say, fast action sports, the challenges are the same - with…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 20.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 - 0.6s
Best Nikon Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
“With the Nikon D5000, you don't need to worry about harming a baby's eyes with a bright flash as it is the only entry-level DSLR camera…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.0x
- Resolution: 12.3MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.3 sec
Best Canon Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
“This is the Canon's entry level DSLR model which offers movie mode too. **The resolution at 15 Mega pixel is best in class. So is the…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.0x
- Resolution: 15.1MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.2 sec
Best Cheap Canon Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
“The Canon PowerShot A560 has a 7 megapixel resolution sensor with a 4x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 35-140mm on a 35mm camera) and has…”
Website Reviews
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 4.0x
- Resolution: 7.1MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.4 - 0.8s
Best Sony Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
“This camera is the latest entry level DSLR camera with live view mode from Sony. Like Pentax, Sony also makes all DSLRs with a built-in…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.1x
- Resolution: 10.2MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.3 sec
Best Nikon Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets Under $400
“A good all-around compact camera, the P60 offers most of the basics you'd need for portraits of kids and pets - moderate 5x zoom, fast…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 8.1MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.4 sec
Best Compact Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets Under $400
“A mini-version of Sony's full-featured H50 ultrazoom, the H10 packs many of the same useful portrait features - versatile 10x zoom, good…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 10.0x
- Resolution: 8.1MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 - 1.1s
Best Compact Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
“Equipped with class-leading resolution and a sharp 5x zoom lens, the Canon PowerShot G10 captures the delicate skin tones of kids and…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 14.7MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.6 - 0.7s
Best Ultra Compact Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
“Equipped with a stupendous 14.7 Megapixels resolution sensor, a sharp lens and the latest DIGIC IV image processing engine, the Canon…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.7x
- Resolution: 14.7MP


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